Since its launch in 2023, PLS Conference has become an established fixture on the publishing calendar.
What does the PLS Conference 2025 have to offer?
Whether you’re from a large, medium or small publisher, PLS Conference provides attendees with practical advice and expert insights on rights and licensing, fantastic networking opportunities, and the chance to enjoy knowledge sharing from across the publishing industry.
It’s your opportunity to:
- Learn the latest: Hear from experts about rights and licensing developments and learn more about potential changes to copyright and its impacts on publishing.
- Build on your understanding: Whether you want to know more about the fundamentals of copyright or you’re look for a permissions masterclass, we have a day tailored for all levels of knowledge.
- Gain practical skills: Attend informative speaker sessions and workshops that will help you make the most of licensing opportunities and maximise the value of your content.
- Network: Whether you are working in magazines, trade books or journals, the day offers the chance to connect with rights professionals and build valuable relationships with colleagues from across publishing.
Who should attend:
PLS Conference welcomes anyone with an interest in copyright, rights and licensing, from all levels of seniority, from publishers of all sizes regardless of industry sector.
Stay tuned for future announcements on exhibitor organisations, speakers, and session topics.
Last year's PLS Conference 2024 comprised of fifteen sessions, covering a diverse array of subjects such as policy, content protection, and copyright law in the age of AI. The conference’s exhibitors included: Book Industry Communication (BIC); Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA); EDItEUR; Independent Publishers Guild (IPG); NLA Media Access; Publishers Association (PA); Professional Publishers Association (PPA); RightsZone; Society of Young Publishers (SYP) and finally Access to Research, our library service which celebrated its 10 year anniversary in 2024.
Read more about the PLS Conference 2024 here, or, head to our YouTube playlist to catch up on last year's sessions.
Please note there will be a photographer in attendance and photographs taken at the event may be used on PLS' social media channels, website and/or in print. Please contact us if you would prefer not to be photographed: comms@pls.org.uk.
