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  • Abu Dhabi Publishing Forum 2019

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  • The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is set to launch the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Publishing Forum (ADPF) which will feature panel discussions, workshops and a tailored exhibition showcasing the most advanced technologies in the field of digital publishing, from the 28th – 30th January 2019, at Manarat Al Saadiyat.

    Held under the theme “The Future of Digital Publishing: Technologies & Challenges –  the Global Experience”, this year’s edition will focus on the significance of digital publishing in the era of the internet and technological advancement, and its vital role in spreading knowledge and ease of access to information across the globe.

    The 2019 Forum will gather representatives from all over the book industry – whether print or digital – to connect and discuss major trends and topics related to digital publishing, its challenges and what the future holds. Additionally, the forum will present experiences from around the world that have succeeded in overcoming the challenges of electronic publishing and have become effective in communicating thought and culture to wider audiences.

    The first edition of ADPF witnessed the participation of more than 80 specialists in the publishing industry from the Arab region and the world, who discussed the current issues in the publishing field and solutions that help overcome the challenges of printing, publishing and the distribution of books.

     

    ONLINE REGISTRATION

    The online registration service aims to facilitate the process of counting visitors, in accordance with DCT Abu Dhabi’s quality and service standards. Launched towards developing the publishing industry in the UAE and the region, it provides insights on the reality of the local and international publishing markets, as well as the different segments and ages of readers.

     

    REGISTRATION FEES

    Workshops - AED 1000 for public/ AED500 for students

    Once registration is completed, the forum team will contact you for payment coordination.

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    WORKSHOPS:

    Workshop 1: Publishing on Amazon – Methods and Potentials

    Topics:

    • How to open an account on Amazon for writers & publishing houses
    • How to upload a book on Amazon
    • Supporting technologies
    • How to promote a book on Amazon

     

     

    Workshop 2: How to summaries a book

    Topics:

    • The difference between summarizing and reviewing
    • Written and audio summaries
    • How to publish summaries and where

     

     

    Workshop 3: How to protect your ebook

    • How to protect your ebook before publishing
    • How to protect after publishing
    • Choosing the right DRM (Digital Rights Management) software
    • Laws and regulations protecting copyrights of ebooks in the world and the Middle East

     

     

    Workshop 4: Ebooks in schools

    Topics:

    • Embedding ebooks in the school curriculum
    • How to encourage students to use ebooks
    • Teachers handling ebooks

     

     

    Workshop 5: The Future of Books Workshop - Reading in 2050

    Topics:

    • The fast pace of technology (‘smart’ sound systems and ‘smart’ screens) and its effect on the publishing industry.
    • The ME Publishing Industry, from adopting to change, into leading and pioneering.
    • What comes after ebooks and audio books (FeelBook?).
    • Robot reading and artificial intelligence reading
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