Bookselling Ireland

Booking is now open for the Irish Book Trade Conference 2026, hosted by Bookselling Ireland & Publishing Ireland. It will be taking place on 9 and 10 February at The Tower Hotel, Waterford, Ireland.

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Please click here for ticket packages.

The last conference saw more than 150 booksellers, publishers and other book industry professionals come together to learn, share ideas and connect, and this year’s 2-day event promises to build on that success.
 

Alongside the business sessions there will be lunches both days, plus drinks and dinner on the first night - all perfect opportunities to network with your book trade peers and enjoy good company.

Sessions will include:
 

Monday 9 February, from 11am

·        Bookshop Tour of Waterford

·        Sponsored Lunch

·        Trade Show with Irish Publishers and other service providers

·        New Title Presentations and Speed Pitches from publishers and other exhibitors

·        Bookselling Ireland AGM

·        Drinks Reception

·        Conference Dinner

Tuesday 10 February

·        Opening Keynote from Katriona O’Sullivan

·        Introductions from Bookselling Ireland, Publishing Ireland and the Booksellers Association

·        Market Report from NielsenIQ BookData

·        Sponsored Lunch

·        Panels and talks on Audience & Innovation

·        Dedicated Sessions for Publishers and Booksellers

Conference close: 4pm