A New Chapter for ai@media
For the first time, ai@media goes global. In partnership with Publishing Perspectives, we’re bringing together international publishing leaders to explore how AI is reshaping our industry – from the way we create and distribute content to how readers discover and consume it.
This isn’t about future predictions or theoretical frameworks. It’s about the conversations publishers need to have right now: How are readers responding to AI-generated content? What role does metadata play in an AI-driven discovery ecosystem? How can audio transform reader engagement? And who’s building the technology that will define publishing’s next decade?
Moderated by Erin Cox (Publishing Perspectives), this half-day conference delivers global perspectives, strategic insights, and the kind of honest discussions that happen when practitioners share what’s actually working – and what isn’t.
Some Highlights:
- AI & Audio Innovation
Javier Celaya (Dosdoce) on how AI-driven publishing solutions and audiobook production are opening new markets and revenue streams for publishers worldwide. - Metadata Intelligence
Sarah Arbuthnot (Supadu) explores how smart metadata powers discovery, drives direct-to-consumer growth, and makes content accessible across platforms and formats. - Women in AI & Publishing
A round-table conversation moderated by Emma House with leading experts shaping AI strategy in publishing, discussing implementation challenges and why diverse perspectives matter in building publishing’s technological future.
Why This Conference Matters:
- Global Expertise: International speakers from Europe, the Americas, and beyond
- Strategic Focus: Real implementation challenges, not vendor pitches
- Cross-Industry Insights: Learn from markets and models different from your own
- Action-Oriented: Leave with frameworks you can apply immediately
Complete Access: Full recordings available for your team
Content
Metadata is no longer just a back-office task; it’s a commercial tool that drives discoverability, sales, and reader engagement. Sarah Arbuthnot explores how AI can be used to transform metadata into a dynamic asset that can be optimised in real time. Improving visibility across retail, search, social, and AI-driven discovery platforms. It covers key opportunities for publishers and practical recommendations for ensuring high-impact metadata, especially for smaller teams with limited resources.
Speaker
Sarah Arbuthnot is President of Supadu, a leading metadata-driven website and eCommerce platform serving more than 300 publishers worldwide. With a background in digital strategy and global eCommerce for major brands, she now works closely with publishers to drive direct-to-consumer growth, strengthen digital presence, and ensure books in any format are accessible to readers everywhere. A senior leader at the intersection of publishing and technology, Sarah is a regular speaker on the practical and strategic challenges facing publishers today, with a particular focus on data, metadata, eCommerce, and building sustainable, reader-centric digital platforms.
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24.03.2026
