IBPA Publishing University

Preconference Hang Out 7:00pm - 11:00pm

After Hours Hang Out -- Live Jazz Show! (ADDITIONAL $40 FEE APPLIES) 9:00pm - 11:00pm

Preconference Session -- Uncharted Territories: How Small Presses and Independent Authors Can Drive Revenue by Selling Subsidiary Rights (ADDITIONAL $59 FEE APPLIES) 8:30am - 12:30pm

Preconference Session -- Public Speaking for the Terrified (ADDITIONAL $59 FEE APPLIES) 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Preconference Session -- Literature & Libations Cocktail Reception 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Preconference Session -- Practical Advice for Book Metadata (ADDITIONAL $59 FEE APPLIES) 8:30am - 12:30pm

Preconference Session -- Amazon Deep Dive: Leveraging Advantage, Seller Central, Advertising, and Other Programs to Boost Brand and Maximize Sales (ADDITIONAL $59 FEE APPLIES) 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Preconference Session -- Publishing Standards: A Deep Dive into the Most Important Checklist Every New Publisher Needs (ADDITIONAL $59 FEE APPLIES) 8:30am - 12:30pm

Preconference Session -- Audiobooks: Ensuring Your Titles Reach the Widest Possible Audience (ADDITIONAL $59 FEE APPLIES) 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Headshot Photo Booth (First Come; First Served, sponsored by Ing... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Headshot Photo Booth (First Come; First Served, sponsored by Ing... 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Conference Kick-Of...

Opening Keynote -- Rethinking Book Publishing: Innovation and Cu... 12:50pm - 1:50pm

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicat... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicat... 3:15pm - 4:15pm

IBPA Benjamin Franklin Book Awards™ Ceremony (ADDITIONAL $35 FEE APPLIES) 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Small Group Breakfast Meetups (ADDITIONAL $35 FEE APPLIES) 8:00am - 10:45am

You're #1: Strategically Grow Your Audience with eBooks and Hit... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Marketing & Selling to Schools 3:15pm - 4:15pm

IBPA's Hybrid Publisher Criteria: One Year Later 4:30pm - 5:30pm

The Ten Habits of a Successful Publisher 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Upside of Bad Reviews: How to Bounce Back from Negative Revi... 3:15pm - 4:15pm

The Ins-and-Outs of Book Distribution 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Be Seen in the Jungle: Book Positioning Insights that Matter 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Many Facets of Educational Publishing 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Copyright Clarity: A Non-Biased View of the Law 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Welcome First Timers! Learn How to Get the Most out of IBPA Publ... 11:00am - 12:00pm

So, You Want to Launch a Podcast? 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Garnering Media Attention in 2019: Media Tell-All and Shark Tank 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Building a Loyal Fanbase, Gaining Visibility, and Establishing A... 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Headshot Photo Booth (First Come; First Served, sponsored by IngramSpark) 10:30am - 11:45am

Headshot Photo Booth (First Come; First Served, sponsored by Ing... 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Headshot Photo Booth (First Come; First Served, sponsored by Ing... 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Continental Breakfast & Table Top Discussions 7:30am - 8:45am

Panel Keynote -- Defining the Current and Future Meaning of "Publisher" 9:00am - 10:15am

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicated! 10:30am - 11:45am

IBPA Annual Meeting & Luncheon, sponsored by Arc Manor and Dell 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicat... 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicat... 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicat... 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Publishing University Closing Se... 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Publishing Children's Picture Books: From Concept to Sales 10:30am - 11:45am

Selling Outside the Box: Why Special Sales Should Always Be In Y... 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Using Keywords and Metadata to Take Your Digital Marketing to th... 2:30pm - 3:30pm

How to Write Book Marketing Copy that Cuts Through the Noise 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Building a Successful Hybrid Publishing Business 10:30am - 11:45am

How to Break Into Professional Speaking to Sell More Books 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Entwined: How Editorial and Design Work Together to Create a Bes... 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Crowdfunding the Capital You Need 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Research-Driven Business: How Small Publishers Can Use Academic Research to Gain... 10:30am - 11:45am

Navigating the Middle Ground: Full-Service Distribution Alternat... 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Redefining ROI 2:30pm - 3:30pm

How to Promote Your Publishing Business With the Help Of Your Au... 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Selling to Libraries: The Untapped Market 10:30am - 11:45am

Launch That Book! How to Sell More Books with Pre-Sale Campaigns... 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Say Something Nice: How to Get the Amazon Reviews You Want (With... 2:30pm - 3:30pm

How to Optimize Backlist Book Sales on Amazon...Forever 3:45pm - 4:45pm

IngramSpark 1/2-Day Boot Camp (ADDITIONAL $35 FEE APPLIES) 11:30am - 5:00pm

Sunday Excursion: American Writers Museum Tour! (ADDITIONAL $10 FEE APPLIES) 9:00am - 10:30am