“Onward and Upward! Future-Proof Your Publishing Career”
Featuring a keynote address by book publishing industry expert
Jane Friedman
Friday, April 24, 2026
David Brower Center in downtown Berkeley
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Register today at: https://pubpronetwork.org/2026-conference-sponsorship-registration/
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There are 3 levels of sponsorship:
Premier : $500 (on site, best exposure and personal contacts with attendees)
Premier-level sponsors have a table in our trade/vendor area and receive one complimentary registration for a conference attendee, a contact list of all attendees, and all benefits of regular-level sponsorship. The trade/vendor area is for premier-level sponsors only.
Regular : $250 (no need to attend and a great way to get the word out to customers and support indie publishing)
Sponsor logos are included on PPN signage, marketing, and promotional materials. A tote bag given to each attendee provides the opportunity to distribute a brochure or other marketing materials for your company.
Individual : $100
Available to freelancers and to other individual members of the publishing community, this sponsorship provides all the benefits of the regular level.
Questions? Contact Peter Goodman at sbpedit@stonebridge.com
(The 2026 conference website is still under construction. See https://pubpronetwork.org/2026-conference/.)
The conference is designed for working professionals in book publishing. Attendees work regularly with and are looking for vendors and suppliers. Topics covered include:
- Leveraging podcasts
- Using AI in your job
- Working with literary agents
- Trends in printing and manufacturing
- Building your freelance network
- Monetizing author activities
- Analytics for publicity, sales, and marketing
- And more
Jane Friedman (she/her) has spent her entire career in the book publishing industry, with a focus on trend reporting and author education. She is the founder and editor of The Bottom Line, a weekly publishing industry newsletter, and was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World in 2023. Her latest book, The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition (University of Chicago Press, 2025), received a starred review from Library Journal. In addition to serving on grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund, she works with organizations such as The Authors Guild to bring transparency to the business of publishing.
PUBLISHING PROFESSIONALS NETWORK (PPN) is an all-volunteer 501(c)6 nonprofit association that promotes success in all aspects of book making through education, career development, and community building.
https://pubpronetwork.org/
Author
One of my favorite things about BAIPA is its culture of generosity, the willingness — even eagerness — to share what we have each learned in the process of bringing stories to life. We provide educational programs, networking, marketing opportunities, encouragement, and information on industry vendors and services. And lots of one-on-one advice and mentoring.
We welcome all who have an interest in making connections within the world of independent publishing and learning more about how to publish and sell their work successfully. Together we are raising the standard of independent publishing and helping our members thrive.
Do join us!
—Becky Parker Geist, BAIPA Board of Directors, President
Quick Resources
Current BAIPA members do not need to register for our monthly meetings. The night before the meetings, they will receive the Zoom info. For workshop registration, members can buy a member ticket and will receive the Zoom info the night before the meetings, as well as in the confirmation email.