October 17, 2025 (Messe, Frankfurt): The 35th International Publishers Congress (IPC 2026) was highlighted at a special reception during the Frankfurt Book Fair, announcing its upcoming edition to be held 5-9 July 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Set to bring together publishing leaders, innovators, and visionaries from across the globe, IPC 2026 will serve as a vital platform to exchange ideas, address shared challenges, and chart the course for the future of global publishing.
October 16, 2025 (Messe, Frankfurt): At the Asia Stage of the Frankfurt Book Fair, IPA Secretary General José Borghino joined a distinguished panel featuring Sheikh Faisal (IPA Executive Committee Member), Trasvin Jittidecharak (former EC Member), and Dominador Buhain (President Emeritus, Philippines Education Publishers Association).
The discussion focused on how the International Publishers Association (IPA) supports and advocates for Asian publishers, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and growth across the region.
The panel also encouraged publishers and industry leaders to take part in the next IPA Congress, happening in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 5-7 July 2026 – an exciting gathering for the global publishing community.
October 10, 2025 (Menara Matrade, Kuala Lumpur): Sheikh Faisal Sheikh Mansor, President of MABOPA, had a meeting with Mr Jai Shankar and his team from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). They discussed how MATRADE would explore working together with MABOPA for the International Publishers Congress next year. They also covered organizing a meeting with industry players to assess the marketability of their work, make full use of available resources, and, of course, utilize the incentives from the government through MATRADE.
