London Book Fair
The London Book Fair (LBF), now in its 50th year, has become a pivotal event in the international book trade, marking the start of the publishing year each spring. From its modest beginnings at the Berners Hotel in Westminster, it has grown into a major event held at the historic Olympia in the heart of London. With excellent transport links, visitors can enjoy both the fair and the city's iconic sights.
LBF serves as an ideal platform for exhibitors to connect with customers, raise brand awareness, and conduct face-to-face business, offering cost-effective, all-inclusive packages with in-house stand design and build services. For professionals and authors, the event provides curated seminars on key publishing themes like sustainability, diversity and inclusion, literary translation, emerging trends, and how to get published. While LBF is a trade show and does not facilitate direct pitching to agents, it offers a wealth of opportunities to engage with the industry.
Central to the event is the International Trade Centre (IRC), where rights professionals can build meaningful relationships and meet new contacts. Over 100 seminars take place across various stages, including the Main Stage, Author HQ, and the Literary Translation Centre, as well as specialized areas such as the Tech Theatre. The event also celebrates industry leaders through the Trailblazer and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
For authors, the Writers’ Summit provides guidance on how to get noticed by agents, publishers, and readers, while the three-day Academic and Professional Publishing Conference explores trends in business, professional, and academic publishing. Above all, LBF promotes a culture of inclusion, where diversity is celebrated, making the event a richer experience for all its exhibitors, attendees, and partners.
