National Editors' Conferences

Every two years, the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) supports national conferences for editors. Each conference is hosted and organised in turn by one of the state/territory societies of editors.

2011 Conference - New Horizons in Editing and Publishing

Australia's biennial national editors conference is held under the aegis of IPEd (Institute of Professional Editors). The 2011 conference will celebrate the art of editing and the profession of editor.

The Society of Editors (NSW) Inc. will host the 5th National Editors Conference at Sydney's Dockside Conference Centre.

The theme 'New Horizons for Editing and Publishing' encompasses traditional and electronic publishing, with streams covering: trade (fiction and nonfiction); academic, education and technical; and government and corporate publishing. Keynote speakers include Linda Shopes, supported by the CAL Cultural Fund, on editing oral history and Alexandra Nahlous on 'New Horizons for the Editor'.

The exciting program of workshops, presentations and social events will cover trends, innovations and new markets across all genres of editing. It offers editors a fabulous opportunity to upskill, network and discuss where the profession is heading.

Conference events will take place from 7 to 9 September. A gala dinner, sponsored by John Wiley & Sons, will take place on 9 September. On Saturday, 10 September, the Style Council will host a one‐day conference and dinner. Optional excursions and social events take place between 7 and 11 September.

Online conference registgrations are now open. Book by 20 June to take advantage of the earlybird rate of just $320 for members of Australian Societies of Editors! It includes the main conference (2 days) and the cocktail party reception.

New CAL National Editors Conference Bursaries are available for eligible applicants.

.For more details, visit the Conference website.

Past conferences

2009 - Getting the Message Across, hosted by the South Australian Society of Editors

2007 - From Inspiration to Publication, hosted by the Tasmanian Society of Editors

2005 - Editing in Context, hosted by the Society of Editors (Victoria)

2003 - Brisbane, Qld