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IBPA Publishing University

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#1

IBPA Benjamin Franklin Book Awards™ Ceremony (ADDITIONAL $35 FEE APPLIES)

#2

Opening Keynote -- Rethinking Book Publishing: Innovation and Culture 2019, with Dominique Raccah

#3

Conference Kick-Off! Welcoming Remarks from IBPA CEO Angela Bole

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Panel Keynote -- Defining the Current and Future Meaning of "Publisher"

#5

IBPA Annual Meeting & Luncheon, sponsored by Arc Manor and Dell

#6

Publishing University Closing Session (& Raffle Prize Giveaway!)

#7

Welcome First Timers! Learn How to Get the Most out of IBPA Publishing University

#8

Preconference Session -- Literature & Libations Cocktail Reception

#9

Small Group Breakfast Meetups (ADDITIONAL $35 FEE APPLIES)

#10

Continental Breakfast & Table Top Discussions

#11

Garnering Media Attention in 2019: Media Tell-All and Shark Tank

#12

Launch That Book! How to Sell More Books with Pre-Sale Campaigns, Beta Readers, and Amazon Ads

#13

The Ins-and-Outs of Book Distribution

#14

Selling to Libraries: The Untapped Market

#15

IngramSpark 1/2-Day Boot Camp (ADDITIONAL $35 FEE APPLIES)

#16

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

#17

Building a Loyal Fanbase, Gaining Visibility, and Establishing Authority Through Author Websites

#18

Using Keywords and Metadata to Take Your Digital Marketing to the Next Level

#19

Say Something Nice: How to Get the Amazon Reviews You Want (Without Ticking Off Amazon or the Reviewers)

#20

Marketing & Selling to Schools

#21

Selling Outside the Box: Why Special Sales Should Always Be In Your Plans

#22

After Hours Hang Out -- Live Jazz Show! (ADDITIONAL $40 FEE APPLIES)

#23

The Ten Habits of a Successful Publisher

#24

You're #1: Strategically Grow Your Audience with eBooks and Hit the Bestseller Lists

#25

How to Optimize Backlist Book Sales on Amazon...Forever

#26

How to Write Book Marketing Copy that Cuts Through the Noise

#27

So, You Want to Launch a Podcast?

#28

Building a Successful Hybrid Publishing Business

#29

Be Seen in the Jungle: Book Positioning Insights that Matter

#30

Navigating the Middle Ground: Full-Service Distribution Alternatives for Small Press Publishers

#31

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicated!

#32

Copyright Clarity: A Non-Biased View of the Law

#33

Publishing Children's Picture Books: From Concept to Sales

#34

Preconference Session -- Practical Advice for Book Metadata (ADDITIONAL $59 FEE APPLIES)

#35

Research-Driven Business: How Small Publishers Can Use Academic Research to Gain a Competitive Edge

#36

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicated!

#37

Entwined: How Editorial and Design Work Together to Create a Best-Selling Book

#38

How to Promote Your Publishing Business With the Help Of Your Authors

#39

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

#40

Headshot Photo Booth (First Come; First Served, sponsored by IngramSpark)

#41

How to Break Into Professional Speaking to Sell More Books

#42

Sunday Excursion: American Writers Museum Tour! (ADDITIONAL $10 FEE APPLIES)

#43

IBPA's Hybrid Publisher Criteria: One Year Later

#44

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicated!

#45

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

#46

Preconference Hang Out

#47

Ask the Experts: An IBPA Original - Often Copied, Never Duplicated!

#48

Crowdfunding the Capital You Need

#49

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

#50

Redefining ROI