We are pleased to announce that ThinkPub will be joining Readmagine 2025 in Madrid, one of Europe’s most prominent events dedicated to innovation in the book industry. Hosted by Fundación Germán Sánchez Ruipérez (FGSR), Readmagine takes place annually at Casa del Lector, the cultural and innovation hub located in Matadero Madrid. This year’s conference will take place from 27–29 May 2025 under the theme:
“Alive and Kicking: Innovation in the Book Industry”.
📍 Monday, 26 May — ThinkPub Partner Meeting
Location: Casa del Lector, Matadero Madrid
Closed event – for ThinkPub members and special guests only.
This internal meeting of ThinkPub project partners will feature presentations, strategic planning sessions, and a dedicated introduction to the local host institution, the FGSR and Casa del Lector. The gathering will conclude with a cocktail and networking evening in Madrid’s city centre.
🎓 Tuesday, 27 May — ThinkPub at Readmagine: Learning from the Innovation Leaders
Open to a professional audience (free registration required)
As part of its outward-facing activities, ThinkPub will host a special public session within the official Readmagine programme, inviting professionals and innovators from across Europe to explore current trends and future visions for the publishing sector. This event is designed to spark discussion, inspire transformation, and promote cross-sector learning among publishing professionals, creative technologists, and cultural institutions.
Programme for Tuesday:
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09:00 – 09:30 Accreditations and welcome
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09:30 – 10:15 Managing Digital Transformation in Small and Midsize Publishing Houses
Michalis Kalamaras (Thinking) -
10:15 – 11:00 The Role and Advantages of the Employee Experience (EX)
Ainoa Zalabardo (Xplane) -
11:00 – 11:45 Strategies in Innovative Workflows in Publishing
Aurora Payá (Tandem Collective) -
11:45 – 12:15 Coffee break
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12:15 – 13:00 Organising Hybrid Productions Between Print and Digital
Raúl Pérez (Planeta) -
13:00 – 13:45 Final round table discussion
with Kalamaras, Zalabardo, Payá, Pérez
Moderated by Nathan Hull -
13:45 – onward Cocktail at Espacio SOLO and networking with Readmagine speakers
🌍 Readmagine 2025: Full Programme
The broader Readmagine 2025 conference, running from 26–29 May, will feature keynote presentations, expert panels, networking events, and showcases by key players in the publishing, education, and digital innovation sectors. Some of the highlights include sessions with:
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Michael Tamblyn (Kobo Rakuten) and Jens Klingelhöfer (Bookwire) on the future of the book ecosystem
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María José Galvez, Sonia Draga, and Giovanni Hoepli on public policy and publishing
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Anna Lemp (Hachette Livre) and Sarah Arbuthnot (Supadu) on strategic innovation
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Deep dives into accessibility, hybrid publishing, and talent development across Europe and Latin America
The full programme of Readmagine 2025 is available at:
👉 https://readmagine.org/
We warmly invite professionals across the book value chain to join us in Madrid and be part of this future-focused exchange of ideas.