Publish Asia returns to Bangkok in April, when more than 400 newspaper executives from Asia and the Gulf are expected.

WAN-Ifra's leading Asia Pacific event - now the 15^th 'edition' - is set for April 28-30.

Organisers promise a programme that recognises the need to optimise the production and monetisation of news contents in print as well as on new media platforms. "While all indicators point to a digital future, news publishers in Asia and around the world still make over 90 per cent of their revenues through their print operations," says a spokesman. "To protect and enhance print revenues remains therefore a key priority today. But building up solid foundations to secure growth on mobile and digital platforms is an equally pressing necessity."

Publish Asia 2015 features three simultaneous conference tracks covering management, advertising and editorial aspects of the news publishing business; several in-depth masterclasses; a large technology expo; and a production and printing seminar.

Registration and additional information is available at www.publishasia.com

Among opportunities to network and party are a welcome reception hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand on the conference eve (April 28), and the Asian Media Awards gala dinner (sponsored by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau) on the following evening.

Pictured: Part of the entertainment at the 2013 event, which embraced the World Newspaper Congress