IBPA Publishing University 2023

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Welcome! IBPA Publishing University is YOUR conference. It starts and ends with you. During her brief Welcoming Remarks, IBPA's Chief Executive Officer Andrea Fleck-Nisbet will introduce you to the 2023 program and suggest ways to make the most of your day-and-a-half onsite.

Following her welcome, the opening keynote of the conference will take place:
The Future is Independent: How Indie Publishers are Transforming the Industry

In an industry where the pace of change can be glacial and corporate interests often protect outdated business models, independent publishers are reimagining the business of book publishing from the outside, and setting new standards for our industry.

Join President and Editor-in-Chief of Levine Querido, Arthur Levine, and Founder and President of Row House Publishing, Rebekah Borucki, in conversation with IBPA CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, as we explore how they have built more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable publishing houses – and their respective visions for producing books of excellence in an independent environment.

From new acquisition strategies that emphasize transparency and inclusion to streamlined workflows that reduce waste and improve profitability, to the importance of fair wages and hiring practices, we will discuss various aspects of the industry in which independent publishers can be agents of change, and how to implement these changes with an eye toward long-term success.