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The International Publishers Association serves national publisher associations and the wider global publishing industry. www.internationalpublishers.org

Who's who at the IPA:

Secretary General, José Borghino
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Director, Communications & Freedom to Publish, James Taylor [email protected]

Office and Program Manager, Olivier Borie
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18/08/2026

📍 At the 90th IFLA World Library Information Congress in Busan, IPA President Gvantsa Jobava participated in the session "Powering Transformation on Information & Knowledge."

During the panel, Gvantsa Jobava addressed the shared responsibility publishers and libraries hold in an era defined by rapid technological change. She focused on the vital role both sectors play in safeguarding information integrity and ensuring access to reliable, human-authored content in the age of AI.

Jobava also stressed the importance of closer cooperation between publishers and libraries, pointing to the “Trinity of Freedoms” as a positive example of how working together around shared principles can unite both communities and strengthen their collective impact. She emphasized that protecting the freedom to read, freedom to publish, freedom of expression, and academic freedom requires collaboration rather than division.

The IPA remains committed to strengthening these cross-sector partnerships and advancing shared efforts to protect access to trustworthy information and support readers worldwide.

17/08/2026

📚 Women in Publishing: Female Leadership

What does it take to build more inclusive pathways to leadership in publishing?

On 27 August, the Frankfurter Buchmesse is bringing together publishing professionals from around the world for a new edition of The Hof - an open conversation about women’s paths into leadership, the career crossroads they encounter, and the role that networks, mentorship and sponsorship can play along the way.

International Publishers Association President Gvantsa Jobava will join Urvashi Butalia, Founder and CEO of Zubaan Books; Charlie Mundy, Literary Scout at Lansdowne Literary; and Lara Hertz, Manager Events & Programming at Frankfurter Buchmesse, to share perspectives and experiences from across the publishing world.

Read more about the event: https://shorturl.at/xGE3I
Register to join the conversation: https://shorturl.at/LzM3g

📅 27 August 2026 | 16:00-17:00
🌐 Online via Zoom
📍 English

The event is organized by Frankfurter Buchmesse as part of The Hof.

05/08/2026

📌 IPA Condemns Devastating Attacks on Ukrainian Publishing

Ukrainian publishing has come under concerted attack from Russian forces during July and early August with warehouses, printers, and publishing houses targeted across multiple regions including Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kherson. IPA understands six people were killed with reports suggesting more than 8 million books, including school books, were destroyed.

See the full statement here 🔗 https://shorturl.at/hlbRm

28/07/2026

📍 The IPA July 2026 Newsletter is out!

Explore the latest highlights, updates, and developments from across the IPA’s work and the global publishing community 🔗
https://shorturl.at/7ALNY

13/07/2026

The 35th International Publishers Congress concluded following discussions and breakout sessions, reaching its official close with a formal Gala Dinner.

A major milestone of the Congress was the public announcement of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration. This document serves as a package of recommendations intended to guide the future development of the global publishing industry.

The full declaration is available here 🔗 https://shorturl.at/5ZU4d

🎖 During the closing Gala Dinner, the award laureates were announced. The IPA Innovation in Publishing Award laureates were Shimmr, represented by Director Nadim Sadek, and Ailaysa, represented by Head Senthil Nathan. Additionally, the prestigious IPA Champion Award was presented to Brazilian publisher Alfredo Weiszflog, with IPA Past President Karine Pansa accepting the award on his behalf.

The evening also provided an opportunity to mark the 130th anniversary of the International Publishers Association, with a ceremonial cake shared by past and incoming presidents.

The Congress culminated with the announcement of Sharjah as the host for the 36th International Publishers Congress. In keeping with tradition, the local organizer, Sheikh Faisal Sheikh Mansor, President of the Malaysian Book Publishers Association, officially transferred the IPA flag to IPA Past President Bodour Al Qasimi and the Emirates Publishers Association.

The momentum continues as we look toward Sharjah 🇦🇪

Photo Credits 📷 IPC35, Nabs Ahmadi

13/07/2026

The International Publishers Association (IPA) Executive Committee convened in Kuala Lumpur alongside the 35th International Publishers Congress.

The board meeting welcomed several distinguished guests who addressed the EC members: Melissa Fleming, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications; Mr. Khair Ngadiron, former Director of the National Book Council of Malaysia and MABOPA’s advisor for the 2026 IPA Congress; and Adibah Omar, Chief Executive Officer of Kota Buku.

Discussions focused on the Association's ongoing strategic initiatives and future objectives. The EC also reviewed updates from Sheikh Faisal Sheikh Mansor, President of the Malaysian Book Publishers Association, regarding the 35th Congress, followed by a presentation from the delegation representing Sharjah, UAE, regarding their preparations to host the 36th International Publishers Congress in 2028.

Photo Credits 📷 Emirates Publishers Association

07/07/2026

Day 2 | 35th International Publishers Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾

07/07/2026

🎖 Ailaysa and Shimmr are officially announced as the laureates of The IPA Innovation in Publishing Award! The announcement was made today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the 35th International Publishers Congress.

The IPA Innovation in Publishing Award seeks to strengthen and unite the publishing industry to move forward together and seize new opportunities for publishing practices and environments, adapting to new circumstances and challenges. Specifically, the award recognizes groups or individuals whose work implements innovative publishing practices that can be replicated by others and benefit the industry.

Both of this year's laureates bring groundbreaking technological advancements to the sector:

▪️ Ailaysa Technologies: A multilingual AI company with dedicated solutions for publishers, and the creator of Chai Reader, an innovative reading and book-discovery platform.

▪️ Shimmr: Creator of the world’s first Advertising as a Service (AaaS) platform - an autonomous, subscription-based AI system that makes continuous book marketing economically viable for entire catalogues.

The International Publishers Association (IPA) extends its deepest congratulations to the companies on their outstanding achievements.

07/07/2026

🎖️ Alfredo Weiszflog, a linchpin in the Brazilian and international publishing market, is officially announced as the laureate of the 2026 IPA Champion Award! The announcement was made today in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the 35th International Publishers Congress.

The IPA Champion Award celebrates an individual who has, during their career, gone above and beyond the norm to help the IPA achieve its goals on behalf of the publishing industry. Over a career spanning five decades, Alfredo Weiszflog has significantly contributed to the evolution of the publishing market. He modernized Editora Melhoramentos into one of Brazil's most significant publishing houses, served as president of the Brazilian Book Chamber (CBL) where he orchestrated Brazil's first participation as Guest of Honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 1994, and contributed deeply to copyright protection as president of the Associação Brasileira de Direitos Reprográficos (ABDR). His exceptional efforts include leading fundamental industry commissions and spearheading innovative projects for the blind at the Dorina Nowill Foundation, perfectly embodying the spirit of an industry champion.

The International Publishers Association (IPA) extends its deepest congratulations to the laureate on this well-deserved lifetime recognition.

07/07/2026

Looking back at Day 1 at the 35th International Publishers Congress in Kuala Lumpur! 🇲🇾

It was a day of meaningful dialogues, inspiring panel discussions, and interactive breakout sessions, bringing together global voices to explore the future of our industry.

The Day 1 program also included the official announcement of the IPA Prix Voltaire Laureate and the IPA Prix Voltaire Special Award, honoring outstanding bravery in upholding the freedom to publish.

Publishing Intelligence, Sustaining Forward.

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