16-18 September Barcelona 2026
International Convention of Books and Ideas
READ 2025, a successful first edition
With more than 250 publishers from over 40 countries, 2,000 participants, inspiring speakers, and intellectually engaging debates, READ 2025 marked an extraordinary beginning. The event has established itself as one of the leading global gatherings dedicated to non-fiction publishing.
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Registration and Fellowship
Register now for READ Convention to connect with non fiction publishers and critical voices around the world. Need travel or accomodation support? Apply for the READ Fellowship to access funding for international exchange.
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Ideas festival
READ was also a festival of ideas where we shared the reflections of some of the most relevant voices of our time on the hottest topics of today: feminism, climate change, technocapitalism, and imperialism.