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Connect with fellow publishers, vendor partners, and industry insiders at the IPG Publisher Summit 2018 on April 23rd & 24th at the The Mid America Club @ Aon Center.
IPG Publisher Summit is a two-day annual publishing event, creating a convergence of publishers, service providers, review publications, graphic designers, librarians, booksellers, media, printers, and more, hosted by Independent Publishers Group. Meet the entire IPG team, hear directly from industry thought leaders, form closer relationships with trade reviewers and production partners, learn about new tools to improve your business, and engage with other like-minded publishers and industry professionals.
View and download the IPG Publisher Summit 2018 Program here. Please note: Printed programs will be distributed at registration.
Dates & Times | At-a-Glance Schedule | Experience Chicago| Exhibitors
Reserve your seat at the Summit ASAP! Because of the past success, growing popularity, and importance of this event, we encourage you to let us know whether you plan to attend as soon as you are able. Space will fill up quickly and we want to make sure we are able to save you a seat.
Publisher Summit Dates & Time:
*NEW* Bookstore Trolley Tour - Sponsored by Edelweiss and IPG:
Monday, April 23rd
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration Desk opens Across from elevator bay |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Exhibit Hall opens Burnham Ballroom |
| 10 - 10:45 a.m. | Understanding Gift Sales: A Deeper Dive Frank Lloyd Wright Room 1 |
Understanding Barnes & Noble: A Deeper Dive Frank Lloyd Wright Room 2 |
| 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. | Ask the IPG Experts Burnham Ballroom |
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| 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Coffee Break: Visit with our Exhibitors Burnham Ballroom |
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| 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Mass Merch is Not for Everyone Frank Lloyd Wright Room 1 |
Spending Wisely: How Co-op Can Pay Off Frank Lloyd Wright Room 2 |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Lunch is served Burnham Ballroom |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. | Keynote Address with Joe Matthews, CEO Burnham Ballroom |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Make Some Noise: Audiobooks Frank Lloyd Wright Room 1 |
The Ultimate Library Panel Frank Lloyd Wright Room 2 |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Keynote: Don't Outspend Them, Outsmart Them, feat. Terry O'Reilly Burnham Ballroom |
| 7 - 10 p.m. | Publisher Summit Cocktail Reception @ the American Writers Museum 180 N Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor |
Tuesday, April 24th
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration Desk opens Across from elevator bay |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Amazon: Even More Than The Everything Store Burnham Ballroom |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Coffee Break: Visit with our Exhibitors Burnham Ballroom |
| 11 - 11:45 a.m. | Making Money with Your Metadata Frank Lloyd Wright Room 1 |
Activate Your Author Frank Lloyd Wright Room 2 |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Finance for Publishers Frank Lloyd Wright Room 1 |
Pre-Publication Buzz: How to Get Booksellers & Readers Talking About Your Books Frank Lloyd Wright Room 2 |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Lunch is served Burnham Ballroom |
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| 2 - 3 p.m. | Publisher Peer Round Tables Burnham Ballroom |
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| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Publisher Summit Wrap-Up & Champagne Toast: See You in 2019! Burnham Ballroom |
Our staff has compiled a list of nearby favorite spots to eat and see while you are with us here in the Windy City to ensure you see and taste the very best our town has to offer!
View our list of restaurants and activities here!
There are so many wonderful places to try in Chicago, you really can’t go wrong!
Contact [email protected] for more information!
