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Visiting International Publishers Program 2027

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Closes

November 10, 2026

Effort

About 5 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A week-long program from 17-21 May 2027 in Sydney for international publishers, literary agents and scouts to participate in intensive business meetings, networking events, industry forums, bookstore visits, and panel discussions with Australian publishers and agents.

Who it is for

International publishers, editors, rights managers, literary agents and scouts who actively acquire titles, are interested in Australian writing, and can offer insights into their own markets.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

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Where

Australia

When

November 10, 2026

Runs May 17, 2027 to May 21, 2027

What you get

Six nights of accommodation, meals at official program events, and travel support of AUD $3,000 for attendees from Europe and North America or AUD $2,000 for attendees from the Asia Pacific region, plus participation in an intensive week-long schedule of business meetings, networking events, industry forums, and panel discussions in Sydney.

What you need to apply

  • Provide name and job title
  • Provide name of publishing house or literary agency
  • Provide link to organisation's website listing titles
  • List top three genre specialities or principal areas of interest
  • Provide biography and work history including key writers published or represented, up to 300 words
  • Outline current links with Australian market and explain what you hope to gain from participation
  • Confirm availability to travel to Sydney from 17-21 May 2027
  • Confirm attendance dates have been granted by employer
  • Confirm confident English speaker status and provide two examples of public speaking experience at industry-facing events
  • Detail whether you have participated in VIPs previously and in which years
  • Letters of support from Australian publishing contacts or VIPs alumni, 3 required

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 11 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/visiting-international-publishers-program-2027