Webinar Archive

Accessibility Metadata and Export II

08/02/2024. Building on the information provided in our November webinar, this session provides further guidance on more detailed technical aspects of accessibility metadata.

International Library Lending Practices for Digital Titles

14/12/2023. As library e-book lending practices come under greater scrutiny by large multinational publishers, this webinar explores how international libraries are balancing increasing demand for e-books from library patrons with the needs of small- and medium-size publishers

Accessibility Metadata and Export

16/11/2023. Building on the latest industry developments, the webinar will equip English- and French-language exporter publishers of all sizes with additional competencies to efficiently use accessibility metadata.

Exporting to Slovenia

17/08/2023. Despite its relatively small size, Slovenia ranks second globally in terms of books published per million residents. And, like many other small, multilingual book industries, the Slovenian book market relies heavily on translations. Take this opportunity to hear what Slovenia has to offer as a potential export market for your titles.

Mentoring Program—Colombia Webinar

1/03/2023. Led by expert consultant Luis Fernando Páez, this webinar is tailored for new and emerging exporters and aims to develop export expertise in the Colombian market.

Discussion on the Trade Mission to Mexico for Scholarly Publishers

15/02/2023. Livres Canada Books organized a Trade Mission to Mexico from August 30 to September 4, 2022. In this video, delegation members discuss the opportunities and market intelligence gathered during their presence at the Feria Internacional del Libro de las Universitarias y los Universitarios (FILUNI) and share some of their major insights and experiences.

Exporting to the United Kingdom

28/02/2023. The United Kingdom has undergone a series of significant upheavals in the last five years that have impacted the publishing industry and book market. Take this opportunity to hear about these latest developments and about what the UK has to offer as a potential export market for your books.

Audiobook Streaming and Subscription Models for International Distribution

1/12/2022. The explosion in audiobooks popularity has led to (and been facilitated by) the proliferation of platforms for their distribution. Building on the latest industry developments, this webinar provides an overview of key platforms, best practices in international audiobook distribution and monetization in selected markets, and the opportunities and challenges these present for exporting Canadian publishers of all sizes and across both languages.

Exporting to Spain

08/09/2022. The Spanish book industry is one of the country’s largest cultural sectors and home to a group of large, internationally well-known and respected publishing houses and literary agencies, as well as an abundance of small presses and newly established publishers. Take this opportunity to hear what Spain has to offer as a potential export market for your titles.

Discussion on the Virtual Trade Mission to Singapore

31/03/2022. Join us as members of the delegation that led the virtual trade mission discuss the opportunities and market intelligence gathered during the mission.

Selling Digital Books to International University Libraries

01/03/2022. This webinar will provide a complete overview of best practices in selling digital books to international university libraries in the German, French, Belgian, Swiss, Spanish, and Italian book markets, as well as of the opportunities and challenges that this presents to French-language and English-language Canadian publishers of all sizes.

Exporting to Brazil

07/02/2022. This webinar is tailored for new and emerging exporters that want to develop their export expertise in the Brazilian market. It is hosted by the Câmara Brasileira do Livro, as part of the Mentoring Program – Coaching component.

The Catalan Book Market

27/01/2022. With an open and vibrant culture, Catalonia’s writers and readers are familiar with numerous international literary and cultural traditions, and Catalan publishers are increasingly making inroads into other markets through translation and the spread of Catalan music and film.

Exporting to Mexico

01/11/2021. As an established strategic trade partner, Mexico has become an ever-important market for Canadian businesses, including publishers looking for opportunities to export their books abroad.

FBM 2021 China Market Briefing

24/09/2021. Join the trade commissioner in Shanghai and two industry experts to learn the latest trend of children’s books market in a mobile Internet era – what sells and how to sell? 

Rights Trade Between Germany and Canada

22/09/2021. A look at recent economic figures regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the German publishing industry and advice from local experts in the area of children's publishing, fiction and non-fiction. 

TCS: Exporting to France

15/09/2021. Providing key insights to increase your export knowledge and help you properly evaluate the efforts needed to export your titles into the French market. 

Discussion on the Virtual Trade Mission to Spain 

31/03/2021. The hosts will share their experiences and will suggest ways of maximizing the opportunities available in this market. How should we build on the professional networking initiated during this mission? How to increase the presence of the Canadian books in Spain?

Exporting to the Middle East 

30/03/2021. A region with an exciting book market and a growing literacy rate, the Middle East provides various inroads for Canadian publishers to create meaningful cross-cultural networks while growing their book exports.

Exporting to France

29/01/2021. Whether your goal is to build your export potential by learning about promotional opportunities or distribution mechanisms, this webinar will provide key insights to increase your export knowledge and to help you properly evaluate the efforts needed to export your titles into this market.

Accessible Digital Books and Export

15/12/2020. This practical, hands-on webinar will provide Canadian publishers with the knowledge needed to navigate the opportunities and challenges presented by the European Accessibility Act.

Print-on-Demand as an Export Tool

17/11/2020. Print-on-demand offers publishers the flexibility and control to print just-in-time inventory books on an as-needed basis to fulfill orders, reducing warehousing and shipping costs. With POD, publishers can take advantages of print-local options all over the world, saving on expensive shipping, warehousing and frustrating time delays, not to mention reducing their carbon footprint.

Exporting to Colombia

23/09/2020. The Colombian publishing industry represents one of Latin America’s most exciting emerging book markets. Home to established and emerging literary presses, as well as a rich network of national and local book fairs, libraries and bookstores, Colombia boasts a dynamic publishing industry. With strong export relationships in other Latin American book markets, Colombian publishers are poised to build bridges with other international markets.

Discussion on the Trade Mission to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

22/01/2020. The hosts share their experiences and suggest ways of maximizing the opportunities available in this market. How should we build on the professional networking initiated during this mission? How to increase the presence of the Canadian books in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East?

Exporting to the United States

15/01/2020. Whether your goal is to build your export potential by learning about promotional opportunities or distribution mechanisms, this webinar will provide key insights to increase your export knowledge and to help you properly evaluate the efforts needed to export your titles into this market.