Manila :  Digital gurus from Facebook and Google will lead plenary sessions at the Asian Publishing Convention (APC). The regional magazine and online industry event for publishers and industry professionals will run for two intensive days with plenary and bootcamp sessions.

Mr. Eliot Connor, Director, APAC, Facebook and Mr. Gilles Boitard, Strategic Partner Lead for Partner Business Solutions for Southeast Asia, Google will lead the plenary session on the first day, July 11, 2013. Mr. Connor and Mr. Boitard will discuss the topic, What can Online Publishers Learn from Successful Digital Strategies & Business Models.

Mr. Cyril Pereira, Co-chair of APC 2013 said, The next generation is on screen for news, books, social networking, routine interaction and search. Publishers have much to gain from figuring out how to play the game.

APC 2013 is presented by Strategic Corporate Partner WoodWing and Cooperating Partners ATEX, PLDT SME Nation, Bote Central Inc. Writer’s Block Philippines, and Hong Bao Media.

As in previous years, APC continues to build on the network of over 20 partners and sponsors that cooperate to make the event happen. For a complete list, visitwww.publishingconvention.com.

Make sure to RESERVE A SLOT for the 7th APC on July 11 and 12 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Manila.