It may be the month of all things pink, fluffy and cuddly but we say BAH to Parisian trips and holding hands in the park and a big yes to falling in love with your foreseeable publishing career.

Welcome to the SYP soiree where you will mingle with those who have your dream job or perhaps someone who frolics in a whimsical bookish career that you have yet to discover.

Beginning with a short introduction of all our fabulous guests our evening will transform into the ever so fashionable speed date format. You will be given a number where you will make your way around all the dotted tables meeting industry professionals from all sectors of publishing including editorial, marketing, sales, rights, art, digital and even those who work very closely with the publishers such as literary agents.

Don’t feel intimidated they won’t bite and you can always mosey around with your mates or drag one of the SYP committee members to join you – who very well might bite.

Even better we will have drinks, music and even some Valentine’s surprises to coax you along. This is a rare and unique opportunity to have an informal chat and ask your burning questions to those who have all the answers with the added fun of time limits – no awkward silences here.

Are you ready to meet your match?