Sharjah Publishers Conference Boosts Excitement for 35th IPA International Publishers Congress 2026

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.