Bodour opens 4th Sharjah Booksellers Conference

Inspiring participants, Bodour Al Qasimi set the tone with a keynote address celebrating booksellers as guardians of knowledge’ and vital bridges between authors and readers

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In the presence of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the 4th edition of the Sharjah International Booksellers Conference opened on Monday, uniting over 750 booksellers, publishers, and literary professionals from 92 countries under the vision of innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration.

The two-day conference, organised by SBA, is strategically designed to reaffirm and enhance Sharjah's position as a cultural leader while addressing the evolving challenges and opportunities in the bookselling industry.

From navigating digital disruption to leveraging artificial intelligence for enhanced discoverability, participants are able to engage in forward-thinking discussions and exclusive roundtable sessions aimed at empowering the sector.

The event also emphasises innovative marketing strategies, including 60 booths to give a platform for publishers and distributors to connect and network with attendees.

Inspiring participants, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi set the tone with a keynote address celebrating booksellers as "guardians of knowledge" and vital bridges between authors and readers.