IBPA Publishing University 2026: Full Schedule

8:00am PDT

Thursday May 14, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

Come by registration after 8:00am on Thursday to get your badge and conference bag. Attending an afternoon workshop or our Think Tank for Established Publishers? You'll need to register and get your badge first.

If you're attending the IBPA Think Tank for Established Publishers, head over to our venue at Portland State University, and you'll check in there. (That registration opens at 10am and the Think Tank starts at 11am.) Thanks!

Thursday May 14, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

7:30am PDT

Friday Registration Opens

Friday May 15, 2026 7:30am - 4:00pm PDT

Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

Come by registration from 7:30am-4:00pm on Friday to get your badge and conference bag. Attending a breakfast small group Ask-the-Experts and/or welcome first timers? You'll need to register and get your badge first.

Friday May 15, 2026 7:30am - 4:00pm PDT
Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

5:00pm PDT

Registration Opens for the IBPA Book Awards

Friday May 15, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

Come by registration from 5:00-7:00 pm to pick up your award ceremony name card with meal selection that you'll take into the ballroom and set by your plate once you're seated.

Please note that the Ballroom is open seating (unless the table has a reserved sign on it.)

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you!

Friday May 15, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

6:00pm PDT

IBPA Book Awards Reception

Friday May 15, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

The 38th Annual IBPA Book Awards!
6:00-7:00pm Cocktail Reception
7:00-9:30pm Dinner and Ceremony
9:30-10:30pm Photos and After-Party

Friday May 15, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

IBPA Book Awards

Audience For This Session Everyone

9:30pm PDT

IBPA Book Awards After-Party and Photos

Friday May 15, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm PDT

Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

The 38th Annual IBPA Book Awards!
6:00-7:00pm Cocktail Reception
7:00-9:30pm Dinner and Ceremony
9:30-10:30pm Photos and After-Party

Finalists and judges receive a free ticket. Email [email protected] to arrange that, please. There is an additional fee to attend the dinner and ceremony.

Friday May 15, 2026 9:30pm - 10:30pm PDT
Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

IBPA Book Awards

Audience For This Session Everyone

8:00am PDT

Saturday Registration Opens

Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT

Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

Come by registration from 8:00am-4:00pm on Saturday to get your badge and conference bag. You'll need to register and get your badge before attending any conference sessions.

Saturday May 16, 2026 8:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom Foyer (2nd floor)

IBPA Publishing University 2026

8:00am PDT

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