Professions in Publishing Project Workshop Opening Speech by Richard Charkin, Former President of the IPA

Within the framework of Professions in Publishing Project, a Workshop was held on 1-2 October 2016 at Best Western Şile Gardens Hotel in Istanbul. Among the 60 participants including publishing house owners and executives, senior professionals, officers from related NGOs and public institutions, academics gathered to define professions in publishing sector in Turkey, make the first step towards defining the professional standards and qualifications.

At the opening, Former President of the International Publishers Association and Bloomsbury CEO Richard Charkin made an impressive speech, moving from his own personal career to the meaning of education for him and his tips for publishers and publishing professionals for a successful career. You can reach the speech text via the link on the side.