Coronavirus – BA Events
 
The Booksellers Association is postponing Spring conferences and events for members due to the spread of the Coronavirus and the concerns surrounding large gatherings.
 
The following events have been affected:
 
The Irish Book Trade Conference, due to take place on the 20^th March, will be moved to the Autumn, most likely early October.
The Scottish Book Trade conference, due to take place on the 21^st April, will take place towards the end of September.
The Academic Book Trade Conference, due to take place on the 14^th and 15^th May, will be held in November.
The Bookshop Social at Drakes due to take place on the 25^th March will also be postponed.
For updates on other BA Bookshop Socials please contact naomi.gane@booksellers.org.uk
 
We will keep members and delegates up to date with our plans and confirm revised event dates as soon as we can, whilst monitoring the coronavirus situation very closely over the coming weeks and months.
 
For advice and resources please visit http://booksellers.org.uk/industryinfo/industryinfo/Coronavirus-Resources-for-Booksellers
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The wide-ranging BA event programme on offer to booksellers is a key member benefit. We host a number of events throughout the year including annual conferences, regional bookshop evenings, exhibitions and author dinners. Our conferences offer both informative business programmes and entertaining social programmes with valuable networking opportunities. We attract a variety of speakers from the book trade and beyond. From high profile author speakers to workshops for booksellers to exchange ideas and share skills, there is something for everyone.