The Society of Young Publishers (SYP) was founded in 1949. Its main aim is to allow young publishers to network, exchange ideas, and learn more about the industry. Previously restricted to people under 36, the constitution was amended in 2007 to also allow people ‘young to publishing’ to join. The SYP is currently composed of two committees, which run events in London

London

London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...

 and Oxford

Oxford

The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...

. However, the SYP is looking to open up further branches in the UK, and is examining whether its model could be adopted in other countries. The SYP publishes the magazine InPrint approximately 5 times a year, and holds monthly speaker meetings and other social events. The SYP holds an annual conference

Meeting

In a meeting, two or more people come together to discuss one or more topics, often in a formal setting.- Definitions :An act or process of coming together as an assembly for a common purpose....

, which the London and Oxford committees take turns to organise.