IBPA Publishing University 2019 Call for Speakers
IBPA Publishing University 2019 Call for Speakers
Connect, Collaborate, Transform
Featuring hands-on sessions, in-depth workshops, and the in-person magic you can’t duplicate on Zoom, IBPA Publishing University 2025 will empower you and your publishing program to Connect, Collaborate, and Transform!
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Celebrate and live IBPA’s motto of "helping each other achieve and succeed!"
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Educational tracks will help your publishing business Connect, Collaborate, and Transform With a “Start Strong” track for Indie and Author Publishers who are in their first few years and books of their publishing journey; a “Level Up” track for Indie and Author Publishers who have ten or more books already published; and an “Everyone” track to collectively look at some of the biggest issues/opportunities with publishing, like AI, the business case for DEI, and how to pitch your book for TV and movies.
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Participate in fun networking events built to connect you with other publishers and service providers who offer helpful solutions for publishers like you. And make sure to sign up for IBPA’s ever-popular one-on-one "Ask the Expert" mentoring sessions!
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Attend a gala dinner and awards ceremony where we'll celebrate the Gold and Silver winners of the 36th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards – come for the reception, enjoy the inspirational speeches, and stay for the after-party!
Preconference Workshops: Four options: Building a Publishing Company in Real Time; Grants Funding and Other Opportunities for Under-Resourced Indie Publishers; Optimizing Amazon for Profit; Business Management.
Small Group Breakfasts: Come and join your peers for interactive small group breakfast meetups around topics you have a shared interest in! (An additional fee applies.)
Networking events, games, and incredible keynotes — see the full schedule here.
Refund Policy. Full refunds available through January 31, 2025. After January 31, 2025, tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to IBPA Publishing University 2026. To request cancellation or a change to your ticket, contact Lee Wind at lee@ibpa-online.org.
Full Package Registration IBPA Publishing University 2025
In-Person
May 15-17, 2025
IBPA Members: $648
(Register by Jan 31, 2025 for 20% off, making it $518.40)
Requires current IBPA member username and password.
Non-Members: $744
(Register by Jan 31, 2025 for 20% off, making it $595.20)
Includes a complimentary 1-year IBPA membership.
One-Day Package Registration, Two-Day Package Registration, Access to Recordings + Slides & Handouts
•For people who can only attend one or two days in person.
•For those who cannot attend in person at all, but would like access to the audio recordings, transcripts, and available slides/handouts for six weeks.
•For folks who want to register for a pre-conference workshop, or add a Friday small group breakfast, or a ticket to the Benjamin Franklin Awards Ceremony.
*NEW* Group Registration Discount
Would you like to register three (3) or more people from the same organization?
Use the code
PubU2025-Group
for a 20% discount on the MEMBER or NON-MEMBER rate when you register three (3) or more people from the same organization.
Bring two or more colleagues!
It’s a great deal.
Full Package Registration includes your choice of a Thursday afternoon workshop and the opening night literature and libations reception, as well as the Friday and Saturday conference keynotes, breakout sessions, and "Ask the Expert" consultations. (Separate tickets required for Thursday's IBPA Think Tank for Established Publishers, Friday small group breakfasts and the IBPA Book Awards Dinner and Ceremony on Friday night.)
Please note that separate Session Tickets are required for:
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If you're not doing a "Full Package Registration," Pre-conference workshops are also available a la carte. They happen Thursday May 15, 2025 from 1:00PM - 5:00PM Central ($99/ticket. Order here.)
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Small Group Breakfasts on Friday May 16, 2025 from 8:00AM - 10:45AM Central ($65/ticket, which helps offset the cost of food. IBPA is subsidizing the cost for all attendees. First come, first served until seats sell out.)
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IBPA Book Awards™ dinner & ceremony ($90/ticket, which helps offset the cost of food. Our ceremony sponsor, Ingram Content Group, is subsidizing the cost for all attendees. First come, first served until seats sell out. Registration link to come)