Reaching Readers Across Boundaries

June 4-6, 2007 • Washington, DC

Publishing for Impact is the only event of its kind that speaks specifically to the concerns of non-profit publishers. Now in its third year, the event will focus on publishing across boundaries—both geographic and technological. In a rapidly transforming publishing environment, how institutional and scholarly publishers choose to reach their audiences can depend on many factors—the type of content, distribution options, costs, organizational mission, and the audience itself. Non-profit publishers confront an array of options for distributing their content—in print and electronically. Many are under pressure from their institutions to make content available for free online to further the organizational mission. However, when end-users in developing countries are unable to access the Internet, reaching them can be more complicated. Understanding how the end-user prefers to obtain this content can be challenging, and providing it in the preferred format might not be the most cost-effective solution for the institution.

Publishing for Impact 2007 addresses:

• Print-on-Demand and Internet Distribution 
• The True Cost of Internet Dissemination
• Reaching New Audiences
• New Tools for Presenting Statistical Data
• Library Acquisitions in a Changing Environment
• Increasing Publishing Capacity in Africa and the Middle East
• The Translation Process 
• Textbook Delivery in Developing Countries

REGISTER NOW — Early Bird Rates end May 1, 2007

Conference News and Information

Presentations
Video recordings of all sessions at this years conference are now posted and available for you to view on B-Span's website: http://realserver.worldbank.org/wbimm/bspan/EventView.asp?EID=960

Sponsorship Opportunities
Several sponsorship opportunities are available to vendors serving the publishing industry. Act now to be sure to maximize the exposure your sponsorship buys you!

Presentation Submissions
If you are a registered attendee and are also interested in presenting, please send an e-mail with your proposed topic and a short description to PublishingForImpact@worldbank.org

Conference Site
2350 M Street N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20037, United States