Sharjah Booksellers Conference concludes on a successful note

The event brought together over 75O participants from 92 countries, underscoring its growing prominence as a global platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange

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The 4th International Booksellers Conference in Sharjah concluded on a successful note, as attendees applied and equipped with innovative strategies to navigate the evolving industry of bookselling.

Over two days, the event brought together over 750 participants from 92 countries, including booksellers, publishers, and industry experts, underscoring its growing prominence as a global platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange.

The annual conference, organised by Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has successfully reinforced its mission of serving the independent sector of booksellers as cultural custodians and intermediaries between authors and readers while addressing the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.

Commenting on the success of the 4th edition of the conference, Mansour Al Hassani, General Coordinator of Professional Conferences at SBA, stated, “Guided by the leadership and patronage of our Chairperson, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, SBA is deeply committed to building a globally connected and data-driven bookselling industry. Our annual conference provides a valuable forum for sharing best practices and innovative strategies, and has facilitated the forging of connections which are integral to the future of the sector.