4ᵗʰ Istanbul Publishing Fellowship
26-28 February 2019
Eurasia Performance and Art Center
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300
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The fourth edition of the "International Istanbul Copyright Summit (Istanbul Fellowship Program)", which was designed by the Turkish Press and Publishers Professional Association and organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, was held on 26-27-28 February 2019 at the Eurasia Show and Art Center.
The program, which aims to make Istanbul a brand in the publishing sector, increasing the number of participants every year, achieved record participation this year. The Turkish Press and Publishers Professional Association hosted publishing house representatives, agencies and editors from all over the world for 3 days.
The 4th İstanbul Publishing Fellowship Program hosted 95 participants from Turkey and 200 participants from 72 countries.
At the end of the application process that was available between 1st October and 30th November, 134 applications from Turkey and 575 applications from 103 countries were made. As a result of the Evaluation Process in December 2018, 200 applicants from 72 countries and 95 applicants from Turkey were accepted to the program.
A team of 40 people of interpreters and 12 people of hosts was assigned during the program. In addition, the transportation service was provided for three days to provide access to the meetings and the hotel.
The 4th İstanbul Publishing Fellowship Program started with the opening speech on February 26, Tuesday. After opening speeches, seminars were held in order to present the publishing world of different countries.
Seminars were held in 8 sessions for three days. The main themes included “Professional Business Meetings Rising as a New Trend in the Publishing World”, “Crime Novels”, “Children Books in the World”, “Latin America Publishing Market Insights”, “Publishing Market in the World”, “Turkish as a Translation Language”, “Being an Independent Publisher”, and “Regional Publishing Industry”.
After the seminars, all participants had bilateral meetings which had been set beforehand through the online appointment system. 2778 bilateral meetings took place at the end of the 3-day program, and more than 1000 preliminary agreements signed.
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Participant Comments
Pablo RendinaUnited States of America / Pearson
The program was excellent. From planning to execution, I was impressed with the efficiency of the organization. For me it was a unique way to meet new people and build business relationships with publishers who normally don't attend the international book fairs.
Pranav JohriIndia / Rajpal & Sons
The Istanbul Fellowship Program provided a good platform to meet publishers, literary agents and publishing professionals from around the world.
Rangsima TunsakulThailand / Library House
Warm hospitality, nice arrangement, an effective opportunity to explore new literary markets.
Rebecca BengoecheaBritain / Princeton University Press
It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with people and publishers that I wouldn't usually have the opportunity to connect with.
Sikstas RidzeviciusLithuania / Flintas Publishing
Dynamic platform for the professional meetings, well organized event.
Germán Gacio BaquiolaEcuador / Corredor Sur Editores
I think this program should be an example for others countries around the world. It was amazing the possibility of making contacts with publishers all around the world. The book market needs this kind of programs.
Ioanna KatsarouGreece / Psichogios Publications
A very well organized event! A great opportunity to meet publishers from around the world and exchange views. A very useful insight into Turkish market, and all this in an amazing city, with great hospitality!
Katja KacSlovenia / Kud Sodobnost International
The fellowship program was organized perfectly. Having the opportunity to meet so many people from different countries with the same passion for literature is the way to build a bridge between us and our future cooperation.
Magda Szpyrko-AnkiewiczPoland / Gdanskie Wydawnictwo Oswiatowe Sp.
A perfectly and professionally organized event, which gives opportunity to meet so many publishers, sitting under one roof, all interested in book licenses trade.
Muhammad Fakhruddin Arrazi MisniMalaysia / Blue-T International Sdn.
I really enjoyed joining İstanbul Fellowship Program since my first participation in year 2018. Lots of professionals at one place; time and cost effective where your time and money spent are focused with better potentials within 3 days. It is more convenient than attending book fairs.
Asimina GiannopoulouGreece / Klidarithmos Publications S.A.
It was a great experience for book professionals.
Becken JörgGermany / Klak Verlag
Wonderful opportunity to establishment contacts with Turkish and international partners, very good atmosphere and good connection to book fair.
Benas BerantasLithuania / Book Smugglers
It has been an unforgettable experience to take part in the 4th Istanbul Fellowship Program. Everything was organized to the highest standard and it has been a perfect opportunity to meet both Turkish publishers and international professionals from all over the world.
Caroline GaoChina / Beijing Xiron Books
Highly efficient, and very helpful for expanding international connection.
Daniel MesinoMexico / Harper Collins Mexico
It has been one of the greatest professional experiences. There are many aspects that we have learned from our partners in Turkey.
Edward NawotkaUnites States of America / Publishers Weekly
Very well organized. There was a good spread of large and small publishers from across the world.
