08:00-09:00
Registration and reception
Register online. Free admission. Registration will be open throughout the day.
09:00-09:15
Welcome remarks
- Anna Ioannidou, Co-founder, Limassol International Book Fair; Founder, Apotipomata.com; poet
- Michalis Kalamaras, Co-curator, Limassol International Book Fair Conference; publishing consultant; Head of Marketing and Content, Thinking; founder, eAnagnostis.gr
09:15-13:00
The role of Cypriot libraries today
Co-organised with Cyprus Association of Librarians – Information Scientists (CALIS) and University of Nicosia Library
Welcome remarks: Theodora Petrou, President, Cyprus Association of Librarians – Information Scientists (CALIS); Librarian, University of Cyprus Library
09:15-10:15
The role of Cypriot libraries today
- The role of National Libraries today and the example of the National Library of Greece
- Planning, challenges and perspectives for the Cyprus Library
- Perspectives of cooperation and synergies for the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage of Greece and Cyprus
Panel discussion
- Lina Kassianidou, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus
- Andreas Apostolou, Member of Parliament, Committee on Education, House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus
- Chrysa Nikolaou, Director General, National Library of Greece
- Andreas K. Andreou (Kapandreou), Ηead of the Library's Information Systems and Technologies Department, University of Cyprus Library; Member of the Advisory Committee of the Cyprus Library
- Moderator: Giorgos Savvinidis, Journalist
10:15-11:15
The role of libraries in promoting Digital Skills
Co-organised with CARDET (Centre for the Advancement of Research and Development Technology)
- Emerging digital skills in the age of Artificial Intelligence
- The renewed role of libraries in fostering modern skills
- Partnerships and inclusive policies to promote the necessary skills for people of all ages.
Speech: Dr Charalambos Vrasidas, Executive Director, CARDET; Professor, University of Nicosia: "Artificial Intelligence, Literacy and Life Skills"
Panel discussion
- Dr Christos Anagiotos, Director, e-Learning Pedagogical Support Unit (ePSU), University of Nicosia
- Christos Christofides, Member of Parliament, Committee on Education, House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus
- George Glossiotis, Librarian; Member, IFLA Regional Division Committee Europe; National Coordinator in Greece, Knowledge Rights 21
- Moderator: Andreas K. Andreou (Kapandreou), Ηead of the Library's Information Systems and Technologies Department, University of Cyprus Library; Member of the Advisory Committee of the Cyprus Library
11:15-11:45
Break
11:45-12:45
Libraries and Sustainable Development
- Libraries as effective and economic partners in promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Sustainable development actions in Cypriot libraries and their connection with national and international strategies and initiatives
- International library best practices for the implementation of SDGs
Ομιλία: George Glossiotis, Librarian; Member, IFLA Regional Division Committee Europe; National Coordinator in Greece, Knowledge Rights 21: “Οι Βιβλιοθήκες ως μοχλοί επίτευξης των Στόχων Βιώσιμης Ανάπτυξης των Ηνωμένων Εθνών”
Panel discussion
- Ioanna Panayiotou, Board Member, CSR Cyprus; Executive Director, University of Limassol
- Mina Charalambous, Director, University of Nicosia Library
- Chrysanthi Stavrou, Librarian, Cyprus University of Technology
- Moderator: Eleni Singou, Senior Collection Management and Development Librarian, University of Nicosia Library
12:45-13:00
Award ceremony: “Cypriot Libraries”
In memory of Filippos Tsimpoglou (1956-2023), Director of University of Cyprus Library (1999-2014), General Director of National Library of Greece (2014-2023)
13:00-14:00
Lunch break & networking
14:00-15:30
Digital marketing for publishers, booksellers and authors
Co-organised with Creative Europe Desk Cyprus
Welcome remarks: Elias Epiphaniou, President, Cyprus Publishers Association; Publisher, Elias Epiphaniou Publications
14:00-14:15
How to excel in digital marketing - without spending a fortune
- Talk by Giannis Pliotas, Marketing Director, Dioptra Publications
14:15-14:30
Best practices for social media marketing: from big to small
- Talk by Felicia Hofmann, social media team leader, dtv Publishing Company
14:30-15:30
The opportunity of digital marketing for small and midsize publishing and booksellers
- The key role of digital marketing for branding, reaching readers and sales
- Best practices for organising and implementing a digital marketing strategy
- Expanding digital marketing channels: TikTok, email marketing
- How AI is changing marketing
Panel discussion
- Felicia Hofmann, social media team leader, dtv Publishing Company
- Giannis Pliotas, Marketing Director, Dioptra Publications
- Dimitris Papapolyviou, publisher, Rizes Books
- Sofia-Stella Christou, Boss the Third, Digital Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager, Soloneion Book Centre
- Moderator: Michalis Kalamaras, Co-curator, Limassol International Book Fair Conference; publishing consultant; Head of Marketing and Content, Thinking; Founder, eAnagnostis.gr
15:30-16:00
Break
16:00-17:00
Women in the book industry: Impact and empowerment
Co-organised with Creative Europe Desk Cyprus
- The impact of female professionals in the book industry in Cyprus and Europe
- Empowerment and challenges for women participation and leadership in the book industry
- Women publishers and women booksellers for women authors and women readers
Panel discussion
- Andry Chairalla, Publisher, Evgnomon Publications; author
- Tatiana Fragkouli, Director, KOMPOT bookstore
- Anna Ioannidou, Co-founder, Limassol International Book Fair; Founder, Apotipomata.com; poet
- Hanife İçten, Key Account Manager for English-Language World, Cyprus, Greece, Türkiye & Azerbaijan, Frankfurt Book Fair
- Moderator: Emma House, Publishing consultant, Orenham Group; ex-Board Member, PubisHer; Publishing lead, Shimmr AI
17:00-18:15
Literary exchanges and translation in Europe and in the Arab world
Co-organised with Creative Europe Desk Cyprus
17:00-17:15
"Current EU funding calls for publishers, writers and translators"
- Presentation by Nenad Bogdanovic, Planning and Development Coordinator, Head of Creative Europe Desk Cyprus, Organization for European Programmes and Cultural Relations (OEPCR)
17:15-18:15
Translation of Greek and Arabic literature: intercultural exchange and opportunities for growth
- Emerging literary exchanges between the Greek speaking and the Arabic speaking cultures
- Discoverability of upcoming literary genres, works and authors in Greek and Arabic
- Networking and funding opportunities for publishers and authors
Panel discussion
- Persa Koumoutsi, translator of Arabic literature; Director, initiative Center of Greek and Arabic Literature and Culture (K.EL.A.L.P.); author
- Haris Ioannides, Co-founder, Limassol International Book Fair; publisher, Armida Books; Board member, Cyprus Publishers Association
- Nenad Bogdanovic, Planning and Development Coordinator, Head of Creative Europe Desk Cyprus, Organization for European Programmes and Cultural Relations (OEPCR)
- Moderator: Abdel-Wahab Khalifa, Associate Professor in Translation and Interpreting, Queen’s University Belfast
18:15-18:45
Break
18:45 – 20:00
Book publishing and Artificial Intelligence
Co-organised with Creative Europe Desk Cyprus
18:45 – 19:00
Publishing in the era of AI: An orientation
- Talk by Fatimah Abbas, Publishing consultant, FALA Agency
19:00-20:00
Artificial Intelligence as a tool for publishing today
- The breakthrough of generative AI, like ChatGPT, for publishing
- Current AI use cases for publishers and booksellers
- Opportunities and challenges for small and medium scale publishers and booksellers
- The new regulatory framework of 2024 EU AI Act
Panel discussion
- Fatimah Abbas, publishing consultant, FALA Agency
- Emma House, Publishing consultant, Orenham Group; ex-Board Member, PubisHer; Publishing lead, Shimmr AI
- Andrey Mishenev, CEO and co-founder, ABP Publishing and Booka
- Anne Bergman-Tahon, Director, Federation of European Publishers (FEP)
- Moderator: Michalis Kalamaras, Co-curator, Limassol International Book Fair Conference; publishing consultant; Head of Marketing and Content, Thinking; Founder, eAnagnostis.gr
20:00
Cocktail reception & networking
Free admission for Limassol International Book Fair Conference attendees.