September 15-16, 2025
Centro Cultural de Belém
Lisbon, Portugal
Report available soon.
On 15 and 16 September 2026, BOOK 2.0 returned for its fourth edition, held at the Centro Cultural de Belém (CCB), one of Lisbon’s most iconic cultural venues. Organised by APEL, the event was open to the public and brought together authors, publishers, researchers, educators, decision-makers and readers to reflect on the role of books, reading and literacy in a changing world.
Back to Basics.
Back to Books.
In a world shaped by digital acceleration, artificial intelligence and the fragmentation of attention, returning to books also means returning to what matters: time, reflection and freedom of thought.
Under the theme “Back to Basics. Back to Books.”, the 4th edition of BOOK 2.0 placed books and reading at the heart of the conversation, exploring their role in education, culture, democracy and the development of more informed and critical societies. Over two days, different voices reflected on the challenges of the present and on the importance of preserving knowledge, creativity and human thought in a rapidly changing world.
Book Purchase and
Reading Habits Study
The results of the “Book Buying and Reading Habits in Portugal” study were presented during the 4th edition of BOOK 2.0, held on 15 and 16 September at Centro Cultural de Belém, in Lisbon. This analysis provides up-to-date and essential insights into reading and book-buying habits in Portugal, helping to promote a stronger and more accessible reading culture across the country.