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This year's Professional Programme at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair stands out for its support for Arab and international publishers, as well as its inclusion of artificial intelligence and the digital field, and their impact on the publishing and creative industries.
The Professional Programme includes keynote talks that host leading industry professionals, specialists, and officials from the publishing industry, as well as training workshops on artificial intelligence in publishing, as well as spotlight sessions on key initiatives in the fields of translation, accessibility for people of determination, libraries, awards, academic publishing, and other areas that serve the publishing industry and the Arabic language.
This is in addition to a number of professional meetings that include the Rights Exchange Forum, and the launch of the Abu Dhabi Fellowship Programme (Abu Dhabi Connect).
Featured Sessions
Arabic Poetry and AI
Artificial Intelligence in International Publishing
This session will discuss the latest developments, laws, and regulations of artificial intelligence in international publishing
Audio Publishing: Different Perspectives
Over the last few years, audiobooks have emerged as a product of the publishing industry, with its own audience, producers, and details.
Beyond Borders: Enhancing Access to Arabic Literature through Translation and Indexing
This session discusses two initiatives for translating from Arabic and providing easy access to comprehensive information about Arabic literature translation.
Bridging Continents: Publishing as an Industry of Peace
Publishing experts from 3 continents have gathered in Abu Dhabi to discuss the profound role of publishing as a noble profession dedicated to fostering human understanding, dialogue, knowledge exchange, and chronicling the human experience.
Content + AI: The Future Is Now
A discussion of the future of publishing: humans vs. machines, and the convergence of creativity and technology.
Creating a Talking Book to Serve People with Determination
This workshop aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create talking digital books using DAISY
Cultural Adventures: Two Years of Arab Cultural Diplomacy
This session sheds light on the achievements and projects that have been accomplished during
Digital Distribution with Artificial Intelligence
New Arab publishers, take note! This workshop delves into the global publishing landscape, exploring the latest technology used in the industry.
Digital Technologies and Statistics: Developing Global Publishing Industry and Creating Mutual Opportunities
Detailed statistics demonstrating tremendous growth and advanced digital technologies are driving a fundamental transformation in the publishing industry
Digitization: A Gateway to Cognitive Empowerment (Bibliotheca Alexandrina as a Model)
This session discusses how digitization can help people with disabilities read printed materials and gain access to knowledge by employing technology and the latest artificial intelligence techniques
Editing and Proofreading with Artificial Intelligence
Aside from Arabic, a number of languages have begun to utilise AI in the editing and proofreading process, serving as reviewers, proofreaders, and even editors when needed.
Environmental Justice and Publishing: Towards a Better Future for All
The world is prioritising environmental justice, as evidenced by the United Nations' recommendations and the recent hosting of COP28 in the UAE.
Publishing in Research Centres: What’s Different?
Rising research centres in the UAE are publishing their own books, raising questions regarding their role in the industry.
The International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF)
Introductory Session
The Rise of AI in Book Marketing
With algorithms ruling the digital advertising world, even influencing which ads appear based on our digital behaviours, the question arises
The Rise of AI in Book Cover Design
With AI image creation taking the world by storm, everyone is wondering whether AI can design book covers.
Translation with Artificial Intelligence
Some say that translation is both an art and a science, and that in order to capture the essence of the target language's original meaning, the translator must tap into their emotions.