2026 BMI Spring Management Conference - IBPA

EVENT SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

Wednesday May 13

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Registration 

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Board of Directors Meeting

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM    Opening Reception - Strolling Supper

Thursday May 14

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM     Breakfast sponsored by Tecnau

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM     Session

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM   Session

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM   Break 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM   Session

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM      Lunch and Rising Star Award sponsored by Kodak

1:30 PM  - 2:30 PM       Session

2:30 PM  - 3:00 PM       Break 

3:00 PM  - 4:00 PM       Session

5:00 PM Literature and Libations Reception with IBPA at historic Powell's City of Books

One of the benefits of co-locating with IBPA is that you have the option to stay for the IBPA Publishing University event. When you register for the BMI Spring Management Conference, you will see options that allow you to add on 1-day or 2-day passes to IBPA.  It features 3 amazing keynote speakers and 5 breakout sessions dedicated to Established Publishers, Newer Publishers, and Industry Hot Topics. BMI members also have the option to sponsor Publishing University. 

IBPA Membership breakdown:

• Large Independent Publishers: 100+ members
• Independent Publishers: 1,500+ members
• Author Publishers and Authors: 1,500+ members

IBPA offers various sponsor packages and à la carte advertising options across a print magazine, e-newsletters, webinars, podcast, and events. Something for every budget and goal!

Want more information? Complete this form or email jackie@ibpa-online.org.