FUTURES PUBLISHING
Events
Book launches, literary festivals, author talks, workshops & more
| Where Books Come to Life Futures Publishing events bring authors and readers together — in bookshops, festival tents, lecture halls, and living rooms. Whether you are attending a launch, joining a workshop, or watching a conversation unfold on screen, every event is an invitation to go deeper into the world of books. |
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Upcoming Events
Our events calendar spans the year — from intimate author readings in independent bookshops to headline sessions at India’s largest literary festivals. All dates and venues are subject to change; please check futurespublishing.com/events for the latest updates.
| BOOK LAUNCH In-Person | Free Entry The Geometry of Forgetting — Launch Night |
| 📅 14 June 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM IST 📍 Bahrisons Booksellers, Khan Market, New Delhi |
| Join us for the official launch of Nila Arun’s debut novel The Geometry of Forgetting, a luminous story of memory, mathematics, and the women who map what others choose to forget. The evening features a reading by the author, a conversation with literary critic Siddharth Mago, and a book signing. Light refreshments served. Books available for purchase on the night. Tickets / Registration: Free entry — RSVP required at futurespublishing.com/events or events@futurespublishing.com | Limited capacity — first come, first served |
| AUTHOR TALK In-Person | Ticketed Writing History That Breathes — An Evening with Dr. Vikram Anand |
| 📅 21 June 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM IST 📍 The Quorum Club, Connaught Place, New Delhi |
| Dr. Vikram Anand, author of The Last Monsoon Engineers, speaks about the craft of writing narrative non-fiction — how to bring archival history to life without sacrificing rigour, and why the stories we tell about infrastructure are really stories about power. Followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. A must-attend for writers, historians, and readers of narrative non-fiction. Tickets / Registration: INR 350 per person — book at futurespublishing.com/events | Includes a signed bookplate for The Last Monsoon Engineers |
| WORKSHOP In-Person | Paid Workshop Finding Your Voice: A One-Day Fiction Writing Workshop |
| 📅 5 July 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST 📍 India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi |
| A full-day intensive workshop led by Futures Publishing author Ananya Krishnamurthy and our Senior Commissioning Editor. Covering character, scene-building, point of view, and submission readiness. Limited to 20 participants to ensure personal feedback. Participants will workshop a 500-word extract in the afternoon session. Suitable for writers at any stage — beginners welcome. Lunch and materials included. Tickets / Registration: INR 3,500 per person — register at futurespublishing.com/events | Send a 100-word bio with your registration |
| PANEL DISCUSSION Hybrid (In-Person + Online) | Free The Future of Indian Publishing — A Conversation |
| 📅 19 July 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST 📍 Kitab Ghar & Live Online, Mumbai |
| An open conversation with three leading voices in Indian publishing — a debut author, a literary agent, and the Publisher of Futures Publishing — on the state of the industry: what is being published, who is reading it, what gets left out, and what the next decade could look like. Broadcast live on our YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person. Questions from the online audience taken via live chat. Tickets / Registration: In-person: Free — RSVP required. Online: Free — register for the stream link at futurespublishing.com/events | Recording available on our YouTube channel after the event |
| BOOK LAUNCH In-Person | Free Entry Oil & Salt: A Family History of Migration — London Launch |
| 📅 3 August 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM BST 📍 Daunt Books, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom |
| Darius Mistry reads from and discusses Oil & Salt, his sweeping memoir tracing four generations of migration from Gujarat to East Africa to Britain. A book about belonging, food, memory, and what we carry across oceans. Introduced by bestselling author Kamila Shamsie. Wine and snacks provided. This event is co-hosted with Daunt Books and Futures Publishing UK. Tickets / Registration: Free entry — RSVP via Daunt Books website or events@futurespublishing.com | UK edition available for purchase on the night |
| FESTIVAL APPEARANCE Festival | Multiple Sessions Futures Publishing at the Kolkata Literary Meet |
| 📅 12–14 September 2026 ⏰ Various — see festival schedule 📍 Victoria Memorial Grounds, Kolkata |
| Futures Publishing returns to the Kolkata Literary Meet with four author sessions across the weekend. Authors Ananya Krishnamurthy, Rohan Iyer, Shreya Kapoor, and Aisha Desai will each appear in conversation on the Futures Stage. Full session schedules, times, and co-panellists will be confirmed on the festival website and at futurespublishing.com/events six weeks before the event. Tickets / Registration: Festival passes available at kolkataliterarymeet.com — Futures Stage sessions included in all pass tiers | Meet our editors at the Futures Publishing stand in the Publishers’ Pavilion |
| ONLINE EVENT Online Only | Free Ask a Publisher — Live Q&A for Aspiring Authors |
| 📅 27 September 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM IST 📍 Futures Publishing YouTube & Instagram Live, Online |
| Have questions about getting published? Our Commissioning Editor hosts a live, unscripted Q&A open to any writer with questions about the submission process, manuscript preparation, query letters, what publishers are looking for, and what to expect if you are offered a deal. Submit your questions in advance at futurespublishing.com/events or post them live in the comments during the broadcast. Tickets / Registration: Free — no registration required. Watch at youtube.com/futurespublishing or @futurespublishing on Instagram | Submit questions in advance for priority |
| SCHOOL VISIT School Visit | By Invitation Reading with Aisha Desai — YA Author School Tour |
| 📅 October 2026 — Multiple Dates ⏰ As arranged with school 📍 Schools across Delhi NCR, Delhi NCR |
| YA author Aisha Desai visits schools across Delhi NCR in October for readings and conversations about her novel Thirteen Reasons Why the Stars Moved, and about astronomy, storytelling, and finding your voice. Visits are free for schools and include a Q&A, writing activity, and a signed copy for the school library. Suitable for students aged 13–18. Tickets / Registration: Free for schools — contact events@futurespublishing.com to request a visit. Dates are limited. | Bring a copy of the book for a personalised signing |
Past Events — 2025 – 2026 Season
A selection of events from our recent season. Recordings of online events are available on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/futurespublishing.
| Date | Event | Location | Type | Recording |
| March 2026 | The Salt Meridian — National Book Launch | New Delhi | Launch | No |
| March 2026 | London Book Fair — Rights Meetings | London, UK | Trade | No |
| February 2026 | Writing the Unsaid — Workshop | Bengaluru | Workshop | No |
| January 2026 | Jaipur Literature Festival — Futures Stage | Jaipur | Festival | Yes |
| January 2026 | Ask a Publisher — Live Q&A (Online) | Online | Online | Yes |
| December 2025 | Holiday Reading Picks — Author Panel | Mumbai | Panel | Yes |
| November 2025 | Frankfurt Book Fair | Frankfurt, Germany | Trade | No |
| October 2025 | The Boy Who Collected Silences — Seoul Book Event | Seoul, Korea | Launch | No |
| September 2025 | Kolkata Literary Meet 2025 | Kolkata | Festival | Partial |
| August 2025 | YA Writes — Teen Author Workshop | Online | Workshop | Yes |
| Recordings of all online events marked ‘Yes’ are available free of charge at youtube.com/futurespublishing. No account required to view. |
Types of Events We Host
Futures Publishing runs a wide range of events throughout the year. Here is what each type typically involves:
| Event Type | What to Expect | Typical Cost |
| Book Launch | Reading by the author, a conversation or interview, book signing, and networking. Usually 2–2.5 hours. | Free (RSVP required) |
| Author Talk | A deeper conversation with one or two authors, followed by audience Q&A. More intimate than a festival session. | INR 200–500 |
| Writing Workshop | A structured, practical session with exercises, feedback, and small group discussion. Limited places for quality. | INR 1,500–5,000 |
| Panel Discussion | Three to five speakers on a theme — often crossing genres, disciplines, or generations. | Free or INR 200–350 |
| Festival Appearance | Author sessions at partner literary festivals. Ticketed through the festival, not Futures Publishing. | Festival pass required |
| Online Event (Live) | Streamed Q&As, panels, and readings via YouTube or Instagram Live. Open to global audiences. | Free |
| School Visit | Author readings and writing sessions designed for students aged 8–18. Arranged directly with schools. | Free for schools |
| Trade / Industry Event | Publishers, agents, and booksellers. Not open to the public — by invitation only. | By invitation |
Host a Futures Publishing Event
We work with bookshops, libraries, universities, literary societies, schools, and cultural organisations across India and internationally to bring Futures Publishing authors to new audiences. If you would like to host one of our authors for an event, we would love to hear from you.
Who Can Host
- Independent and chain bookshops
- Public libraries and regional library services
- Universities, colleges, and academic departments
- Literary festivals and cultural organisations
- Schools and educational institutions (primary, secondary, and higher)
- Corporate organisations seeking cultural programming or author talks for staff
- Book clubs and reading groups (subject to author availability)
What We Can Offer
- Author appearances for readings, talks, conversations, and Q&As
- Signed stock for sale at your venue, supplied by us at trade discount
- Promotional support — social media posts, newsletter features, and press releases
- Author biography, high-resolution photographs, and promotional copy
- Co-branded event posters and digital assets
- Online broadcast support for hybrid events
- Writing workshops tailored to your audience’s level and interests
How to Apply
- Complete the Host an Event enquiry form at futurespublishing.com/events/host
- Or email events@futurespublishing.com with the following information:
- Your organisation name, type, and location
- The author(s) or book(s) you are interested in
- Your proposed date range, venue capacity, and audience profile
- Whether you are seeking a free event or can offer an appearance fee
- We will respond within 5 working days
- Confirmed events are added to our public events calendar and promoted across our channels
| Authors cannot be contacted directly to arrange events. All booking enquiries must go through our Events team at events@futurespublishing.com. This ensures author availability is properly managed alongside their writing schedules. |
International Events & Book Fairs
Futures Publishing authors appear at literary festivals and book fairs around the world. Below is our international events presence for 2026. For author availability at events outside India, please contact events@futurespublishing.com well in advance — a minimum of 3 months’ notice is required for international appearances.
| Event | Location | Dates (2026) | Futures Publishing Presence |
| London Book Fair | London, UK | March | Rights meetings; author appearances on select panels |
| Bologna Children’s Book Fair | Bologna, Italy | April | Futures Young imprint; YA rights presentations |
| Hay Festival | Hay-on-Wye, Wales | May | Selected author sessions — check festival programme |
| Edinburgh International Book Festival | Edinburgh, UK | August | Author readings and panel appearances |
| Frankfurt Book Fair | Frankfurt, Germany | October | Full rights team; author signings; catalogue launch |
| Sharjah International Book Fair | Sharjah, UAE | November | Arabic rights focus; author talks and signings |
| Singapore Writers Festival | Singapore | November | South-East Asia regional presence; author talks |
Media & Press at Events
Journalists, photographers, and broadcasters are welcome at Futures Publishing events unless otherwise stated. We ask that you:
- Register as press in advance by emailing events@futurespublishing.com with your publication, outlet, or broadcast channel
- Obtain author consent before recording extended video or audio — our team will facilitate this
- Keep photography unobtrusive during readings; flash photography is not permitted
- Send us a link or copy of any resulting coverage for our press archive
For interviews with authors at or around events, contact our Publicity team at publicity@futurespublishing.com at least two weeks before the event date.
Stay Updated
Never miss a Futures Publishing event. Here is how to keep in touch:
| Channel | How to Follow |
| Events Calendar | futurespublishing.com/events — updated in real time; filter by city, type, or author |
| Monthly Newsletter | Subscribe at futurespublishing.com — events roundup every month |
| @futurespublishing — event announcements, behind-the-scenes, live Q&As | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/futurespublishing — live streams and event recordings |
| Email Alerts | events@futurespublishing.com — request city-specific or author-specific alerts |
Contact the Events Team
| Query | Contact | Response Time |
| Attend an event / general queries | events@futurespublishing.com | Within 2 working days |
| Host an event / booking an author | events@futurespublishing.com | Within 5 working days |
| Press & media at events | publicity@futurespublishing.com | Within 3 working days |
| School visits | events@futurespublishing.com | Within 5 working days |
| International event appearances | events@futurespublishing.com | 3 months minimum notice required |
| Event recordings & archive | info@futurespublishing.com | Within 3 working days |
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All event details correct at time of publication. Dates, times, and venues subject to change — check futurespublishing.com/events for the latest information.