IBPA Publishing University | Independent Book Publishers Conference

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Registration Open!

IBPA
Publishing University

The Leading Conference and Educational Event for Independent Book Publishers and Author-Publishers

Portland, Oregon
Thursday, May 14 – Saturday, May 16, 2026
Hyatt Regency Portland, Oregon Convention Center

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Together We Are Stronger

Join the #1 conference that celebrates independent publishing in all its diversity! IBPA PubU welcomes all independent publishers, hybrid publishers, author publishers (aka self-published authors), university presses, nonprofit and association presses.

Featuring Breakout Sessions for publishers, author-publishers, and publishing hot topics
Complimentary one-on-one "Ask the Experts" consultations
Choice of an in-depth Workshop (or IBPA Think Tank for Established Publishers) on Thursday
40+ Exhibitors offer solutions in printing, design, editing, book marketing, technology, and more
Attend the IBPA Book Award Dinner and Ceremony (optional, extra fee)
Register today! First 100 people who sign up will win a copy of Donald Miller’s bestselling book, Building A StoryBrand 2.0

Karen Gray, Acacia Publishing

“Attending the IBPA Publishing University was worth every penny and every minute away from my office. I have learned SO much from IBPA that all I can say is that I wish I’d discovered it much sooner. A lot of wasted time and money could have been saved, and my company would be much further along in its development had I known of IBPA sooner.”

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IBPA Publishing University 2024

We're excited to bring the #1 conference for independent book publishers in
the United States to the Pacific Northwest and its vibrant local publishing community.

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