
5th October 2023 – Edinburgh
Welcome to Magazine Street, the International Magazine Centre’s annual one-day conference, celebrating the wonderful world of magazine publishing
Speakers
Magazine Street has an incredible line-up of international magazine publishing speakers, workshops and opportunities to connect with other publishers and freelancers, with loads to see and do across the day.
Doni Aldine
Founder and CEO of Culturs Global Multicultural MagazineTalkThinking Differently for Publishing Success
Rory Brown
Co-founder and CEO of AgriBriefingTalkBuilding long-term value in your media company
Kirstie Beaven
Founder and editor of Sonshine MagazineTalkThe Positive Power of Getting Pissed Off
Marcia Degia
Publishing Editor of KOL SocialTalkRevolutionising No – The Freedom of Independent Publishing
Lewis Blackwell
Director of Lürzer’s ArchiveTalkThe Future of Magazine Design
Lulu Skantze
Founder and creative director of Storytime magazineTalkChanging the world – one little reader at a time
Elaine dela Cruz
Co-Founder of Project 23 and Coaches of ColourWorkshopDEI: Face Your Fear – There’s Safety In Numbers with Project 23
Gary Rayneau
Co-founder of Project 23WorkshopDEI: Face Your Fear – There’s Safety In Numbers with Project 23
David Riddell
Founder and CEO of International Media SalesWorkshopJust get up off your arse and do it yourself – lessons from a publisher and media sales entrepreneur
Sajeeda Merali
CEO of PPATalkRound table mentoring session for ethnically diverse students
Lindsey Stephens
Sales Director and Group Lifestyle Magazines Publisher at NewsquestWorkshopFeature ideas for increased revenue
Eryk Sawicki
Founder of Filmmakers Without CamerasTalkTaking your audience with you
Dan Collins
Chief Hero at Magazine HeroesTalkDistribution Dynamite
Sarah Lesting
Head of Sustainable Solutions Consulting & Managing Director at LEIPA UKWorkshopPapercraft – fall deeper in love with print – over and over again
Joanna Cummings
Writer and magazine editorTalkWord on the Street – making a magazine in a day, with Simon Esterson
Simon Esterson
Art director of Eye magazineTalkWord on the Street – making a magazine in a day, with Joanna Cummings
Peter Houston
Publishing consultant and co-host of the Media Voices PodcastTalkYou’re the most interesting person in the room
Susan Crichton
Owner of SJC+0 Accountants and Cashflow Lifestyle CoachWorkshop90 Day Cashflow Lifestyle Launchpad
Olivia Crellin
CEO at PressPadTalkSocial mobility in media
Kerin O’Connor
CEO of AtlasTalkKerin is our Host for the day