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2025 BMI Annual Conference

Saturday, November 1, 2025 to Monday, November 3, 2025

Event Details

Nov 1-3, 2025

Casa Monica Resort & Spa - St. Augustine, FL

Similar to years past, we will have an optional social on Saturday night before golf and the reception that kick off on Sunday. 

Monday's festivities will end at the close of the gala Monday night. So plan your departure for Tuesday November 4.

EVENT SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Saturday November 1st

5:00 PM                    Optional Social

Sunday November 2nd

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 sponsored by

Monday November 3rd

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM     Breakfast 

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM     BMI Annual Meeting

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM   David Shelley, CEO of Hachette Book Group

10:00 AM                     Spouse/Guest Breakfast

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM   Break 

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM   Session TBD

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM   Session TBD

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM      Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM       Session TBD

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM       Break

3:00 PM  - 4:00 PM      Session TBD

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM       BMI Update - Matt Baehr, Executive Director

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM       Board of Directors Meeting

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM       Gala Reception

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM     Awards Gala

For More Information:

Matt Baehr
Matt Baehr
Executive Director (703)939-0679

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Book your group rate for 2025 Book Manufacturers Institute

Sponsorships Available
App and Wifi - $3,000
Breakfast - Alberta Newsprint Company
Breaks - $2,500
Lunch - $3,000
Gala Reception - $4,000

Cancellation Policy: Cancel by Friday, Sept 26th and receive a refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancel between Sept 27 and Oct 10 and receive a refund less a $250 processing fee. No refunds issued after close of business Oct 11, 2025. Cancellations must be made in writing via email to mbaehr@bmibook.com . Any refunds will be processed after the meeting