“The Reinvention of Species” is the theme of the 3rd edition, taking place at the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon on 3 and 4 September;
The event will promote in-depth reflection on literacy and unveil the latest edition of the national study on Portuguese book buying and reading habits;
Lisbon, 30 june 2025 – Registration is now officially open for Book 2.0, the leading event in Portugal dedicated to reading, literacy and the future of books. The third edition will take place on September 3 and 4, 2025, for the first time at the Champalimaud Foundation in Lisbon, under the theme ‘The Reinvention of Species’. This year’s edition invites participants to reflect on the challenges and evolution of reading in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Promoted by APEL – the Portuguese Publishers and Booksellers Association, BOOK 2.0 is a strategic initiative aimed at fostering Portugal’s cultural and educational development. The event brings together national and international experts, authors, educators, researchers, policymakers, and opinion leaders for a pluralistic and cross-sectoral debate.
BOOK 2.0 aims to be a meeting ground for diverse perspectives, open to the book industry and the general public, in a dynamic, accessible and inspiring environment. With activities designed for all audiences, the event reinforces its commitment to bringing books closer to society and to sparking new ways of thinking and accessing knowledge. The programme features talks by national and international voices, live performances and inspiring moments that celebrate culture and the transformative power of books.
Rooted in the pillars of knowledge and literacy, BOOK 2.0 2025 explores how books, technology and human thought intersect to shape a more informed, critical and conscious society. At the heart of the event is the belief that books are essential tools for accessing knowledge and unlocking human potential, placing reading and education at the centre of our shared future.
BOOK 2.0 returns for the third consecutive year with the presentation of the study “Purchasing and Reading Habits in Portugal”, a current and in-depth portrait of Portuguese reading behaviours and the evolution of the national book market, aimed at supporting strategic planning within the sector. In 2024, seven in ten Portuguese (73%) reported having reading habits, with an average of 5.6 books read per person per year. First launched in 2023, the study already revealed promising trends: 65% of respondents said they had purchased books, with an average of 7.9 books read per reader. Despite this progress, data confirms that a significant portion of the population still does not read regularly. The 2025 edition will allow for continued monitoring of these developments and the identification of new trends with potential impact on education, libraries, the publishing market and public literacy policies.
This is an issue that invites critical thinking, imagination and dialogue, a moment to reflect on what transforms us and how we can collectively rethink the future of reading. We believe that this future must be built through inclusive participation, in a shared effort to debate and reinvent the role of reading and books in our lives and in society.
Registration for BOOK 2.0 is now open. Sign up HERE.
The full programme and list of speakers will be announced soon.
For updates and more information, visit the official website: www.book.apel.pt.
Promo Vídeo 2025
Partners 2025: A collective mission for the future of books, reading, and literacy
The 2025 edition of BOOK 2.0 has the High Patronage of His Excellency the Presidente da República Portuguesa, with the support of Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, Turismo de Lisboa, Plano Nacional de Leitura, DGLAB, Rede de Bibliotecas de Lisboa – BLX, Junta de Freguesia de Belém, Teresa e Alexandre Soares dos Santos Iniciativa Educação, International Publishers Association, World Literacy Foundation, Federation of European Publishers, European and International Booksellers Federation, Publishing Perspectives, Clube das Mulheres Escritoras, Núvem Vitória, Tale House, C. Santos VP, e Altis Belém, Its strategic partner and producer is Vanilla Project – Inspiring Change.
Registration Now Open
Participation in BOOK 2.0 is free, but prior registration via the official website is required ign up HERE.
BOOK 2.0 Website and Social Media
Site - https://book.apel.pt/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/book2.0_apel/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/book20apel/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/book20apel/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Book2.0_APEL
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@apel_book
For more information, contact:
Tânia Miguel – tania.miguel@lift.com.pt +351 918 270 387
Raquel Campos – raquel.campos@lift.com.pt +351 918 654 931
