Indian Publishers Conference 2024 unlocks digital frontiers in publishing

  The Indian Publishers Conference (IPC) 2024 received great appreciation with over 130 participants from across the nation. The auspicious occasion was inaugurated by Honourable Bansuri Swaraj and the occasion was graced in the evening by Honorable Harsh Malhotra, Hon’ble Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways, Government of India.

The conference poised to address the urgent needs and opportunities emerging in today’s digital publishing landscape. As digital technologies rapidly transform how content is created, distributed, and consumed, publishers face unprecedented challenges and possibilities. IPC’24 was strategically designed to foster dialogue and collaboration among global stakeholders, enabling participants to gain actionable insights, share best practices, and forge partnerships to drive innovation and sustainability in the publishing industry.

Pranav Gupta, General Secretary, FIP, said,”As we stand on the cusp of a new era in publishing, the Indian Publishers Conference 2024 serves as a crucial platform for addressing the dynamic challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation. The theme ‘Unleashing Digital Potential’ resonates deeply with the ongoing evolution in our industry, where digital technologies are reshaping how we create, distribute, and engage with content.”

“All the 8 sessions during the conference delved on various aspects of ‘Digital’ in today’s Publishing Ecocsystem with a special eye on topics such as AI & Ecommerce. The sessions on School Book’s & Copyright held special relevance from a digital standpoint for delegates. The eminent speakers were felicitated on the dias and 8 Distinguished Awards were awarded to people for their invaluable contribution to the industry in different aspects. The conference presented itself as a flagship event in the Indian Publishing Industry and offered opportunity for networking besides offering invaluable insights about Digital Publishing,” shares Sahil Gupta, Founder V&S Publishers & Conference Director Indian Publishers Conference 2024.

Diverse sessions…

The conference featured diverse sessions, from ‘E-Commerce: Opportunities and Challenges’ to ‘The Power of Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights in the Digital Ecosystem’. Sessions explored innovative approaches to maximising revenue amidst evolving consumer behaviours and delved into pivotal discussions on shaping the future of copyright protection. Additionally, experts examined AI’s role in enhancing content creation, distribution, and reader engagement while emphasising the importance of standardised metadata for improving the discoverability and accessibility of content across digital platforms.

Speakers lineup…

The conference featured a stellar lineup of speakers renowned for their expertise and contributions to the publishing landscape.These included Kartik Sharma,Co-Founder – Dcode AI, Agnitio AI, Scoobies AI; Ranjeet Pratap Singh, Co-Founder & CEO – Pratilipi; Ankit Sahni,Partner at Ajay Sahni & Associates; Vikrant Mathur, Executive Director, Nielsen BookData; Prof.(Dr.) Unnat P. Pandit, CGPDTM &RoC& GI; Pragya Chaturvedi, Intellectual Property Attaché, South Asia Trade Policy Team, British High Commission, New Delhi; Gaurav Sabharwal, Managing Director, Prakash Books; and Ajay Setia, Founder and CEO Invincible Ocean | InvincibleMeta.AI.

Industry reacts…

Dr Ashok Gupta, Chairman, IRRO, shares, “Congratulations, Federation of Indian Publishers for organising such a beautiful Publishers’ Conference 2024. All the sessions were worth attending and provided new insights on coping with new digital technologies and surviving and growing in the new environment.IRRO will continue to extend its full support to all the future endeavours of the FIP.”

While, Harshil Gala, CEO Navneet Toptech, shares, “Attending the IPC was an enriching experience. I gained valuable insights into the publishing industry’s latest trends and innovations. The conference brought together renowned publishers, authors, and industry experts, offering a platform for meaningful discussions and networking opportunities. I was fascinated by the diverse perspectives on the future of publishing, digital transformation, and the importance of storytelling. The conclave was a great learning experience, and I left with new connections, ideas, and a renewed passion for the world of publishing.”

Ranjeet Pratap Singh, CEO,Pratilipi, shares, “It was a pleasure to be at the Indian Publishers Conference 2024. I got to share my thoughts on monetization of content in the digital arena alongside my co-panelist Harshil and our moderator Trisha. More importantly, I also met some of my old network from across the publishing spectrum as well as many new people with whom I hope to both build relationships and learn from in the future. I congratulate and thank the organizing team for hosting such a successful event with a wide variety of stakeholders from across the publishing ecosystem.”

Awards conferred…

Prof (Dr.) Unnat Pandit was honoured with the Pioneer in Intellectual Property and Innovation Award for his contribution to the creative industry. While, Dr. MA Sikander, Prof Baldeo Bhai Sharma and Ankit Sahni, were awarded with the Friends of Publishing Award for their invaluable contribution to the Federation and Indian publishing industry. Navneet Education (India) Ltd, Mahavir Publishing Company and VK Global Publications were conferred with Outstanding Publisher Awards. FDA Logistics was conferred with Outstanding Logistics Company Award for their contribution for promoting e-commerce in the Indian publishing industry.