IBPA Think Tank 2025

WelcomeWelcome with Andrea Fleck-Nisbet (CEO, IBPA) and Idea Xchange Panel with Amy Barrett-Daffin (C&T Publishing), Grace Hagen (Midwest Independent Booksellers Association), David Marlin (MetaComet), and Doug Seibold (Agate Publishing), moderated by Lee Wind (CCO, IBPA)

IBPA Think Tank for Established Publishers
A day of expert-level peer-to-peer discussions with tailored tracks for:
Executives
Editorial and Production Key Staff
Marketing and Sales Key Staff

Doors open at 8:30am CT for a 9:00am start.

Please note that separate registration is required for the IBPA Think Tank for Established Publishers 2025 -- you can register here. (Once you've registered, you can tell us your topic preferences here.)

For C-Suite and Executive topics, choose your top four subjects: Distribution Relationships, Global Distribution & Licensing, Negotiation Tactics, Staff Management, Supply Chain, Tariffs, In-House and Rep Group Sales Strategy, or other topics you suggest.

For Editorial and Production topics, choose your top four subjects: Acquisitions, Brand & Product Extensions, Diversifying Manufacturing Partnerships, New Tools & Technology, Managing Supplier Relationships, Supply Chain, or other topics you suggest.

For Sales and Marketing topics, choose your top four subjects: Direct Sales & Marketing, Getting in Front of Your Distributor's Sales Team, Global Sales & Marketing, Library Strategies, New Tools & Technology, Specialty & Gift Sales, In-House and Rep Group Sales Strategy, or other topics you suggest.