LBF Final Day: Focus on Bibliodiversity and Nurturing New Talent

The final day of LBF 2026 — the last at Olympia before the move to ExCeL in 2027 — centred on bibliodiversity, publishing equity, and next-generation talent. Hay Festival Global CEO Julie Finch warned against a 'cultural monoculture,' while a British Council panel spotlighted infrastructure gaps for writers from Sudan, South Sudan, and other underserved regions.