Professional Programme - Fellowship

The 4th International Professional Program of the 22nd Thessaloniki International Book Fair brings together publishers, authors, literary agents, translators, representatives of organizations involved in the promotion of reading from all over the world and publishing professionals from all over the world, with the aim of exchanging ideas, creating partnerships and exploring new opportunities in the global publishing landscape.

It is organized in the DIALOGOS Hall (Pavilion 15, HELEXPO Exhibition Center). This year, 40 participants from around the world (USA, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Armenia, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovenia, Egypt, Poland, Sweden, Turkey and of course Bulgaria, as an honored country) will contribute with their ideas and knowledge in the field of buying and selling rights, Artificial Intelligence, the development of Philanthropy, translation projects.

Designed for professionals in the field, the International Professional Program offers a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and meaningful connections that enhance cross-border collaboration and support the global circulation of books and ideas.

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Sunday 10 May 2026

1 event
13:00–14:00
13:00–14:00

“Libraries for Children! Why Today?’’

Irini Vokotopoulou (Velvendo Library), Petroula Voltsi (Library of Karabournaki, Kalamaria), Elena Korovila (Journalist, Book Press)
GeneReaders, New Generation of Readers, Cultivation of ReadingProfessional Programme — FellowshipTHE NETWORK OF 8 / BOOK PRESS

Fellows

Meet the publishing professionals participating in the TBF Fellowship 2026 Program, coming from all over the book world.