2022 BMI Fall Annual Conference
2022 BMI Fall Annual Conference
* Registration open until 11/3/22 at 11:00 AM (EST)
Event Details
2022 BMI ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Vinoy - St. Petersburg, FL
November 6-8, 2022
PLEASE NOTE:
Attendance at the BMI Annual Conference is open to BMI members and special invited guests only. No partial registration will be accepted.
A member of Historic Hotels of America since 1991, The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club is among the most fantastic holiday destinations in Florida and dates back to 1925.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Sunday November 6th
9:00 AM Golf Outing
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Opening Reception - Strolling Supper
Monday November 7th
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast Sponsored by Book Automation
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM BMI Annual Meeting
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Warm Up: Priming the Mind for Learning - Justin Su'a, Head of Mental Performance for the Tampa Bay Rays
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Brian Murray, HarperCollins
10:00 AM Spouse/Guest Breakfast
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Break sponsored by
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM What is Happening in Publishing Today?
Panel Featuring: Angela Bole, IBPA; Lui Simpson, AAP, Therese Brown, ACP
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM How the Industry is Changing the Book Manufacturing Business
Panel Featuring: Tim Christie, Lindenmeyr; Jim Fetherston, Worzalla; Dwight Vicks, Vicks; Ashley Gordon, HP.
Moderated by Janet McCarthy Grimm
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch sponsored by 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM How the Economy Got to Where It Is
Dr. Vivekanand Jayakumar, U. of Tampa
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM BMI Update - Matt Baehr, Executive Director
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Creating a High-Performance Workplace - Justin Su'a - Head of Mental Performance for the Tampa Bay Rays
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Reception Sponsored by 
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Awards Gala
Tuesday November 8th
Other Activity
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FAQ
Who will be there?
All BMI Members are invited to attend. See the attendee list as of 11/4/22.
What is the dress code?
For all conference events, the dress code is business casual. The Monday night reception and awards gala is business dress (black tie optional).
How do I make my hotel reservations?
The Hotel Block is now closed. You'll need to contact the hotel directly or make other arrangements.
How do I download the Conference App?
We are using the Whova app for our Fall Annual Conference app. If you attended a prior BMI event, then you might already have it on your phone.
Want to share a ride from the airport? Use the app!
The Whova app can help find a way for you to rideshare.
Cancellation Policy: Cancel by Friday, September 30th and receive a refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancel between October 1 and 17 and receive a refund less a $250 processing fee. No refunds issued after close of business October 17, 2022. Cancellations must be made in writing via email to mbaehr@bmibook.com . Any refunds will be processed after the meeting.