Month: November 2025

November 15, 2025 (Shanghai, China) – The International Publishers Congress (IP Congress) 2026 received an enthusiastic reception at the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF), where organisers actively promoted the upcoming event at stand 3A01.

Hosted on-stand by Elena Pasoli, Congress and IPA partner, the booth attracted strong interest from attendees. IPA President Gvantsa Jobava joined the team to lend her support and help raise awareness of the Congress.

A highlight of the fair was the appointment of Mr Rashid Mohamed Alkous, Executive Director of the Emirates Publishers Association, as the newest IP Congress Ambassador. The appointment was celebrated with a photo alongside the Congress’s first appointed Ambassador, Mr Mingzhou Zhang from China, a prominent figure in the Chinese publishing industry, and also former President of International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).

The impact was immediate: following the announcement, five publishing houses from the United Arab Emirates registered for the 2026 Congress on the spot.

Many of the event’s photos were provided by Emma House, representing Publishers Without Borders, another key partner of the Congress.
With registrations now open and early-bird pricing still available for a limited time, publishers worldwide are encouraged to secure their places at www.publisherscongress.com.

November 4, 2025 (Sharjah, UAE) – The Sharjah Publishers Conference, held from November 2–4, 2025, at Expo Centre Sharjah ahead of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), drew global publishing leaders and delivered a major push for next year’s flagship industry event.

A standout moment came on November 4 with the dedicated Roundtable Session on the IP Congress with the Publishers Without Borders (PWB). IPA President, Gvantsa Jobava took center stage, rallying attendees for the 35th International Publishers Congress, set for Kuala Lumpur from 5–9 July 2026.

Mr. Sheikh Faisal Sheikh Mansor, President of the Malaysian Book Publishers Association (MABOPA), was also on the ground throughout the conference, actively promoting the Kuala Lumpur gathering and encouraging regional participation.

An exclusive 50% discount on the IP Congress 2026 tickets were made available ONLY to Sharjah Publishers Conference attendees during the three-day event. Industry professionals who acted fast locked in the lowest rates ever offered for the global summit. Full details and registration are available at publisherscongress.com.

Stay connected for more updates on the International Publishers Congress 2026 as Kuala Lumpur prepares to host the world’s publishing leaders next July.