Reader Engagement in the Digital Age - Thinkpub Conference
Wed Jun 10, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Timezone : Europe/Paris
Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, 17. listopadu, Vieille Ville, Tchéquie
In the constantly evolving world of publishing, it is paramount to understand how people read, what audiences expect, and the fundamental nature of the “book” in the digital age. It is furthermore crucial to gain access to the technical aspects that underpin the reading experience.
This ThinkPub conference offer a comprehensive and high-level overview of the key intellectual and technical components that define and shape the digital reading ecosystem today.
- 9:00 Opening
- 9:45 Forewords
- 10:00 We need to talk about reading - Virginie Clayssen
- 11:00 The mindful machine: designing digital reading for deeper engagement - Michael Tamblyn
- 12:00 LUNCH BREAK
- 13:00 Beyond free and piracy: delivering value in legal Manga platforms - Yun J. Inada
- 14:00 The reading experience from an academic perspective: a brief overview and some takeaways for publishing - Elena Prat
- 15:00 Taking care of reading in the digital age - Roundtable
- 16:00 Closing remarks
PLAN YOUR TRIP
The ThinkPub Conference is scheduled just before the Digital Publishing Summit 2026, taking place June 8-9 in Prague. Attendees who register for the ThinkPub Conference will receive a preferential registration rate to attend the full two-day Digital Publishing Summit.
This is a great opportunity to maximise your professional development and networking on a single trip to Prague.
You can already register to secure your spot and receive further updates regarding the detailed program.
Note: We encourage attendees to book their travel and accommodation early. EDRLab has secured a special 22% discount for attendees at the Hotel Metropolitan Prague, a conveniently located hotel where our team and speakers will be staying.
The discount is valid for any stay between June 1 and June 12, 2026. The discount code will be included in the confirmation email after registering on the ticketing platform.
Date and place
Wed Jun 10, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Timezone : Europe/Paris
