May 26-27 2010 - Digital Book 2010 at BEA Announces Conference Workshops & Sessions

International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF), in partnership with BookExpo America (BEA), today announced educational workshops and sessions for Digital Book 2010 at BEA (www.idpf.org/digitalbook2010). This digital publishing industry conference will take place on May 25 in New York City's Javits Center as the publishing world descends on New York for BEA (May 25-27). IDPF will also sponsor the Digital Book Zone on the BEA show floor from May 26-27. Platinum sponsors for Digital Book 2010 and IDPF Digital Book Zone include OverDrive (www.overdrive.com), Ingram Content Group (www.ingramdigital.com), and Innodata Isogen (www.innodata-isogen.com).

Digital Book 2010 will be an efficient one-day conference that gives attendees the opportunity to network with global leaders in publishing and technology. Digital content publishers and device manufacturers will learn the latest trends in the digital publishing industry through expert panels and in-depth demonstrations and case studies. Workshops on the EPUB standard and eBook production and workflow, as well as best practices for digital newspapers, magazines, and interactive content, will be highlighted throughout the conference.

Digital Book 2010 conference sessions include:

Welcome to the eBook Revolution

Digital Magazines & Newspapers: New Models for Ad-Supported Publications

Taking the "Agency Model" Out for a Spin: New eBook Rules of the Road for Publishers

The Global Digital Book Community: Success Stories from Around the World

Predictions for IDPF Digital Book 2011 and Beyond (devices, apps, and platforms)

Digital Books & the Darknet: Investigating eBook Piracy

EPUB Enhanced, Interactive & Connected

Digital Book 2010 workshops include:

EPUB Boot Camp: Learn How to Produce eBooks in the Industry Standard

Advanced EPUB Best Practices: Updates from the eBook Frontlines

Promote & Sell Your Digital Books: Analyzing Retail & Institutional Channels

The New Editor/Author Relationship: Think Digital First & Create Powerful eBooks

Digital Book 2010 is tightly integrated with BEA, where IDPF will host the Digital Book Zone (May 26-27). Featured exhibitors include: AppFoundry, Aptara, Easypress Technologies, Endless Ideas BV, Entourage Systems, Hanwang Technology Co. Ltd, Impelsys, International Digital Publishing Forum, iScroll, Kiwi Media, LibreDigital, Live Ink, North Plains Systems Corp., Onyx International Inc., OverDrive, PreMedia Global, Ripple, Shenzhen Million-e Culture Industrial Co. Ltd., Shenzhen Switek Co. Ltd., Slate Press LLC, Sony Reader, TutorPro Ltd., Xplana, and Zinio LLC.

IDPF Digital Book 2010 is co-chaired by Steve Potash, CEO of OverDrive, and Michael Smith, executive director of the IDPF. Early bird registration ($179 for IDPF members/$279 for non-members) is now open at www.idpf.org/digitalbook2010. Registration includes conference and workshop sessions, networking, refreshments, and lunch on May 25th, as well as admission to BookExpo America on May 26-27, 2010.