EVENT PARTNERS

Keynote Luncheon sponsor

Ingram

Continental Breakfast sponsor

Thomson-Shore

Tote Bags provided by Publishers Weekly

Publishers Weekly


Blue Ink

Book Baby

Book Partners

Color House Graphics

C-M Books

e Books 2 go

Forward Reviews

Four Colour Print Group

Friesens

Hercules Truck & Trailer

TLC Graphics and Narrow Gate Books

jostens

Knockout Design & Author Bridge

KSB Promotions

McNaughton & Gunn, Inc.

Partner Ship

Publish Next

Rose Printing Company, Inc.

Total Printing Systems

Virdocs



Interested Sponsors
Contact Chris Kahn
925-283-3542

chris@ibpa-online.org


A great time was had by all at the
IBPA Publishing University 2013!

Audio CD's or MP3s of the presentations from the event
are available for purchase online from VW Tapes website.

Purchase Audio Recordings

The IBPA Publishing University 2013 on April 26-27, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois was a great success! IBPA thanks everyone who contributed or participated in the event.

Information-packed seminars developed and lead by industry leaders, who share ideas and applications you can use in your day-to-day business to assist you in improving and enhancing the profitability of your publishing company.

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Seth Godin

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013
featuring GUY KAWASAKI

Former Apple evangelist, founder of numerous tech companies, world-famous speaker and author of 12 books including his newest, APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur—How to Publish A Book, Guy Kawasaki  is an author, entrepreneur and publisher himself and brings his unique insight into marketing and publishing to IBPA Publishing University. Learn from the man who helped market the original Macintosh what it really takes to successfully reach your customer while building your own publishing program.<more>

Seth Godin

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE ADDRESS SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013
featuring DOMINIQUE RACCAH, CEO OF Sourcebooks

Join the publisher known for being one step ahead of the future and the author famous for predicting it! What are the three trends that will dominate our communication and economy for the next decade—and how can you position your publishing program so you’re ahead of the curve? What does successful publishing look like now—and what will it look like 5 years from now?<more>

Seth Godin

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE ADDRESS SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013
featuring DAVID HOULE, futurist and author of "Entering the Shift Age"

David Houle, author and futurist, has spoken to thousands on six continents and was part of the executive team that launched MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1 and CNN Headline News. David and Dominique will entertain, educate and leave you with insights and perspectives that will help you find success in your publishing career.<more>

Dan PoynterEARLY BIRD SESSION SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 – 8:00 to 8:55 AM
featuring DAN POYNTER, author of "The Self-Publishing Manual"

Always provocative and informative, join the consummate professional who wrote the book on how to publish yourself successfully. Dan will delight, inform and entertain in this early-morning program guaranteed to banish sleep and get your publishing juices flowing.<more>

Florrie KichlerIBPA executive director, Florrie Kichler, previews the 2013 IBPA Publishing University with Chris Kennelly of Copyright Clearance Center.

Click here to listen to Florrie's preview.

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What's In It for YOU?

Are you a new and/or growing publisher who wants to:

Jump-start your sales by learning what's new and what's now
in the digital landscape

AND

Leverage your marketing
with hands-on solutions
that you can use right now?

Then you won't
want to miss IBPA
Publishing University 2013

• A day and a half of practical sessions with more than 50 publishing industry professionals who give you the tools you need right now and in the future to grow your book sales.

• IBPA's popular ask the Experts program, featuring individual one-on-one consulting sessions with the best in the business.

• A glimpse into the future of publishing with industry visionaries and leaders including keynote speakers:

e-pioneer, Dominique Raccah, CEO of Sourcebooks and

David Houle, futurist and author of the Shift Age

... and much more!


DATES: April 26–27, 2013
PLACE: Palmer House
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603

IBPA Room Block: There are a limited number of guests rooms at the Palmer House
at $169.00 per night (single or double). Click here to book a room online.
Or call toll free 1-877-865-5321, and use the group code IBP.

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Chicago skyline from the river

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Chicago skyline at night

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Entryway - Palmer House

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Meeting room - Palmer House

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King Room - Palmer House

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Double - Palmer House

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Catch up with colleagues

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Learn from industry Experts

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Network with publishing peers

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Bring a friend

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Ask the Experts and get professional advice

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Network with publishing peers

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Bring your staff and share the fun


“At the dawn of this new century, we realize that information is king and knowledge is supreme. And if we are to succeed, we must be willing to listen, learn and share the information we acquire by reading and by experience. The Publishing University gives us the chance to succeed!”
—Ray Driver, CEO, Reflections Publishing, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

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