As the industry transforms, Publishing Intelligence is about making smarter decisions through data-driven insights, AI-powered automation, and emerging digital tools. Yet, with these advancements come urgent ethical concerns – AI and copyright, content authenticity, and information integrity— alongside the quieter threat of diminishing creativity and human touch that defines publishing. Publishers must guide this conversation, ensuring we uphold
the industry’s values and precious human connections.

Sustaining Forward speaks to the future-proofing of publishing—embracing change while upholding sustainability, inclusivity, and freedom to publish. As AI disrupts traditional models, publishers must navigate evolving copyright frameworks, champion diverse voices, and adopt eco-conscious practices. The industry’s future depends on balancing profitability with purpose, progress with responsibility.

The 35th International Publishers Congress is more than a conference; it is a global forum to reaffirm publishing’s enduring human impact. By coming together to exchange bold ideas and practical solutions, we ensure that publishing continues to thrive as an industry powered by intelligence, driven by purpose, and sustained by people.