Keynote speaker
Publishing Keynote SpeakerAni Attamian
Ani Attamian is a publishing keynote speaker who led EMEA publishing product partnerships at Google for 11 years. She has worked alongside publishers through every recent platform shift, and now helps the book industry decide what AI really means for the business.
Her keynotes are built for publishing audiences: specific, current, and honest about where the value is and where it is not.
Based between London and Boston, Ani speaks worldwide, in person and virtually.
Who books Ani
Publishers, book industry associations, festival and conference organisers book Ani for a view of publishing that is grounded in both the technology and the trade.
What Ani speaks about
Proven on stage
Ani has spoken at the London Book Fair, The Bookseller FutureBook Conference, the Bologna Audio Forum and the Digital Publishing Report.
“Ani has the rare ability to take complex issues and translate them for the masses without dumbing down the detail. The perfect intersection of tech, consumer and publisher knowledge.”
“Ani was insightful, thoughtful and inspiring on our AI publishing panel. Her breadth of experience and wealth of new ideas really shone through, and she was a real pleasure to work with.”
Recent talks
Jun 2025
Between Protection and Utilization: The Future of Publishing Content in the AI Era
Frequently asked questions
What does a publishing keynote speaker talk about?
A publishing keynote speaker helps the book industry understand how technology is changing publishing and what to do about it. Ani covers AI in publishing, digital transformation and audience discovery, drawing on 11 years leading publishing partnerships at Google.
How is AI affecting the publishing industry?
AI is reshaping discovery, production and the economics of publishing. Ani helps publishers separate the genuine shifts from the hype and sequence the changes worth funding.
Has Ani spoken at publishing events?
Yes. Ani has spoken at the London Book Fair, The Bookseller FutureBook Conference, the Bologna Audio Forum, the Digital Publishing Report and the International Congress ACI in Abu Dhabi.
Is this talk suitable for a bookseller audience?
Yes. Ani tailors the talk to the audience, including booksellers, publishers and the wider trade.
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