The International Authors Forum invites you to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Where: Maison de la Poesie (157 rue Saint-Martin, 75003, Paris) Venue changed
On 11 March, we are pleased to invite you to join us for a networking lunch and reception, which will provide a fantastic opportunity to connect with IAF members. See below for the full schedule:
- 12:00-13:45 CET: networking lunch at the Maison de la Poesie kindly offered by our host La Sofia
- 14:00-16:00 CET: IAF AGM
- 16:30-18:00 CET: drink reception at the Maison de la Poesie
On Wednesday, 12 March, we’re delighted to invite you at the Maison de la Poesie to join a series of engaging panels exploring Artificial Intelligence and the second-hand book market. Below is the schedule for the day:
9:00-9:45 CET: Coffee and croissant
09:45-10:45 CET: Resale and Royalties: Rethinking Author Rights in the Second-Hand book Market:
- Geoffroy Pelletier – Director, SOFIA (Moderator & Speaker),
- Richard Combers – DCEO, Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society & IAF)
10:45-12:00 CET: Global Perspectives on AI Regulations and Copyright:
- John Degen – IAF Chair & CEO, The Writers’ Union of Canada (Moderator & Speaker),
- Arnaud Robert – President, SOFIA,
- Anthi Akritidou – Head of Legal and EU Affairs, IFRRO,
- Christian Zimmermann – CEO, DACS
12:00-12:15 CET: Coffee Break
12:15-13:00 CET: AI Rights and Licensing: Ownership and Control in the Digital Age:
- Kevin Fitzgerald – Secretary General, IAF (Moderator),
- Richard Combes – DCEO, Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society & IAF,
- Umair Kazi – Director of Advocacy and Policy, The Authors’ Guild
- Kurt Van Damme, Head of Licensing, Legal & Int – REPROBEL
After the panels, we’re pleased to invite you to a Networking Session lasting one hour. This will provide an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow IAF members, share opinions, and discuss the key topics of the day.
Please contact Thanasis Venitsanopoulos at: athanasios.venitsanopoulos@internationalauthors.org to confirm attendance for the AGM either in person or request a zoom link to attend virtually.
If you are unable to attend, please let us know and return your proxy to us.