South Asia B2B publishing platform Jaipur BookMark (JBM) is set to return for its 13th edition alongside the Jaipur Literature Festival from January 15 - 19. 

The platform brings together publishers, authors, translators, literary agents, booksellers, and industry leaders from India and across the globe, to explore emerging trends, international collaborations, and innovative practices shaping the world of publishing today.
 
Speaking about the upcoming edition, Manisha Chaudhry, director of Jaipur BookMark, said, "The thoughtfully curated programme of JBM 2026 reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of the publishing industry. From exploring emerging trends and new narrative forms to celebrating the vibrancy of Indian language publishing and understanding the impact of technology, this year’s edition is designed to inspire, inform, and foster collaboration among all participants".
 
Namita Gokhale, co-founder and co-director of the Jaipur Literature Festival and director of Jaipur BookMark, added, "Jaipur BookMark was set up in 2014 to celebrate the core values of publishing and to engage with professional aspects of the book trade. As custodians of narratives and culture, the publishing industry remains foundational to literature and to the expression and dissemination of ideas. We are building a diverse community of book creators across languages and platforms, sharing our stories through both new and traditional technologies".
 
Jaipur BookMark will present a rich and wide-ranging programme that reflects the shifting global publishing landscape, opening with a keynote address by acclaimed poet, cultural theorist, and curator, Ranjit Hoskote, setting the intellectual tone for the conclave.

The session `Illuminating Translations` brings together Kanishka Gupta, award-winning translator Deepa Bhasthi, and editor Moutushi Mukherjee, in a conversation on the promise of translations and bibliodiversity in the context of Banu Mushtaq’s Booker Prize winning collection, `Heart Lamp`, translated by Deepa Bhasthi.

Another session, `In Futurescape: Spotting Trends in the Publishing Industry`, features Samir Patil and Emma House in conversation with Meru Gokhale, as they discuss the impact of generative AI and other emerging technologies on publishing.

`Hindi Literary Podcasts: Sahitya ke Naye Khojdeep` features Anjum Sharma, Arti Jain, and Anurag Minus Verma in conversation with Jai Prakash Pandey, and is centred on how digital platforms are energising Hindi literature.