IBPA Publishing University 2026 has ended

IBPA Publishing University 2026

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8:00am PDT

Breakfast with Small Group Ask the Experts, Peer Tables, and Open Tables (included) Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom (2nd floor)

10:00am PDT

Welcome First Timers! Learn How to Get the Most out of IBPA Publishing University Hyatt Regency - Willamette 1 (2nd floor)

10:30am PDT

Exhibit Hall Hours (meet our sponsors!) Hyatt Regency Portland, Oregon Convention Center - Regency Ballroom & Foyer

11:00am PDT

Welcome and Opening Keynote by Donald Miller: Rise Above the Noise. Connect With More Customers. Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom (2nd floor)Andrea Fleck-Nisbet • Donald Miller

12:00pm PDT

Lunch & Meet Our Sponsors (and Donald Miller Book Signing) Hyatt Regency Portland, Oregon Convention Center - Regency Ballroom & Foyer

12:40pm PDT

Rittenhouse Award Presented to Mark Ouimet Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom (2nd floor)Mark Ouimet • Brooke Warner

1:15pm PDT

Breakout 1 (Hot Topics A) - Audiobooks: Leveraging Subrights, Production, and Distribution for Success Hyatt Regency - Willamette 1 (2nd floor)Michele Cobb • Brad Rose • Tavia Gilbert • Victoria Gerken Breakout 1 (Hot Topics B) - A Post-Funnel Approach to Book Marketing (with AI) Hyatt Regency - Willamette 5 (2nd floor)Sarah Bean Main Ballroom & Foyer (During Breakout Session 1) - Meet our Sponsors! Hyatt Regency Portland, Oregon Convention Center - Regency Ballroom & Foyer

2:15pm PDT

Friday Afternoon Ask the Experts, Snack, and Meet Our Sponsors! Hyatt Regency Portland, Oregon Convention Center - Regency Ballroom & Foyer

3:00pm PDT

Breakout 2 (Hot Topics A) - Direct to Consumer (D2C) Advantages, Issues, and Solutions Hyatt Regency - Willamette 1 (2nd floor)Lee Klancher • Jason Glaspey • Marty Schoenleber III Breakout 2 (Hot Topics B) - Large Print Books - Why and How to Add Them to Your Publishing Program Hyatt Regency - Willamette 5 (2nd floor)Teri Rider • Jori Hanna Main Ballroom & Foyer (During Breakout Session 2) - Meet our Sponsors! Hyatt Regency Portland, Oregon Convention Center - Regency Ballroom & Foyer

4:15pm PDT

Friday Afternoon Keynote Panel - Reaching Readers Beyond Bookstores, Libraries, and Retail Markets Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom (2nd floor)Brooke Warner • Fauzia Burke • George Walkley • Judith Anderle • Michael Anderle

6:00pm PDT

IBPA Book Awards Reception Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

7:00pm PDT

IBPA Book Awards Dinner and Ceremony Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom (2nd floor)Tavia Gilbert

9:30pm PDT

IBPA Book Awards After-Party and Photos Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)