Back by Popular Demand - Exclusive Members Only Networking Event & Site Tour at Penguin Random House Distribution
Following the outstanding success of last year’s visit, we are delighted to invite Members once again to an exclusive Networking Event and Site Tour at Penguin Random House Distribution (PRHD) in Colchester.
Are you looking to broaden your professional network while gaining rare behind-the-scenes access to one of the world’s most influential publishing organisations? This special event offers the perfect opportunity.
As one of the UK’s largest and most respected book distributors, PRHD is once again opening its doors to Essex Chambers Members for an immersive experience inside their state-of-the-art Colchester facilities. This visit will provide an updated, firsthand look at the innovations and operations powering global book distribution today.
Attendees will enjoy a unique opportunity to explore PRHD’s advanced logistics systems and discover how millions of books are processed, packed, and dispatched every year to retailers and readers worldwide. Whether you attended last year or are joining for the first time, the tour promises fresh insights into the ever-evolving world of publishing and distribution.
Join us for:
Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals from across Essex, exchange ideas, and build new relationships in a dynamic and engaging environment.
Exclusive Insights from PRHD Experts: Hear directly from industry specialists about the latest developments, challenges, and innovations shaping book distribution today.
Guided Tour of PRHD Facilities: Go behind the scenes at one of the UK’s premier distribution centres and gain an up-to-date look at the sophisticated processes behind global publishing logistics.
This event is ideal for professionals with an interest in publishing, supply chain logistics, operational excellence, or anyone curious about the intricate systems that keep the world’s books moving.
Date: Thursday 26 March 11.00am - 1.45pm
Venue: Penguin Random House UK Colchester Road, Frating, Colchester, Essex CO7 7DW
Costs to attend: Members Early-Bird £25.00 + VAT | Members Standard £30.00 + VAT
Only TWO attendees per Company
BOOKINGS OPEN 29 JANUARY
Agenda: Subject to change
11:00am - Registration and Networking
11:40am - Welcome from Essex Chamber
11.45am - Presentation from Penguin Random House
11.55pm - Tours Commence
12:40pm - Lunch & Networking
1:45pm - Event ends
