The flagship PPA conference aims to help specialist content providers devise new strategies and explore solutions for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Agenda themes will cover all areas of B2B and B2C publishing, including product strategy and development, content creation, audience growth and engagement, data, sales excellence, talent management, and leadership insights.

Stuart Forrest, Global SEO Director, Bauer Media Group said: “The PPA Festival is one of the few genuinely unmissable dates for people in our industry. Really useful and insightful talks, and the chance to catch up with anyone who is anyone in the publishing sector.”

Ridhi Radia, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Immediate Media added: ”The PPA Festival fosters an environment where collaborative ideas and innovative strategies can flourish. This event stands as a testament to the dynamic and evolving nature of media and publishing, offering a unique platform for sharing insights and shaping the future of our industry.”

Robin Booth, Managing Director, emap commented: “It is always an invaluable opportunity to share opportunities, challenges, and experiences with past colleagues you may not have seen for some time. It provides a refreshing sanity check, as well as inspiration to keep innovating and remaining ambitious. The knowledge to be gained in conversations with highly experienced media professionals is very powerful. You always get a pleasant surprise meeting someone you weren’t expecting to see and learning something new.”

More than 70 expert speakers will deliver thought leadership and actionable takeaways across four stages:

• The Big Picture Stage: strategic insights from industry figureheads and thought leaders

• Audience Stage: exploring the customer journey, from audience identification and growth to subscription acquisition and retention

• Product Stage: cultivating and engaging new and existing audiences by leveraging the latest developments in tech and digital strategy

• Content Stage: editorial leaders will explore creative excellence, resilience, and reinvention
  

The first-look agenda is coming soon. Book tickets before 9 February to enjoy pre-agenda rates. Find out more and book here.