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Join us September 30, 2026
THE EVENT IS SPONSORED AND PLANNED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN LITERARY AGENTS
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Our theme this year recognizes that growth requires a nurturing environment where ideas can seed and sprout and where you can let yourself bloom. Let’s grow together.
What to Expect
This is your day to look forward on topics that directly pertain to your position or the industry. Thought provoking panels and discussions will address what’s selling (and what’s not), managing your list, deal-making, preorders, bestsellers and AI. The Schedule page will reflect sessions and speakers as they’re confirmed.
forward focused panels
You’ll have the chance to meet others in your genre in a small group setting. We have 39 roundtables fiction, nonfiction, children’s and special interest topics helmed by an editor or agent versed in that specialty area. When you register, you will receive a sign-up link. Sign up is first come, first serve. Check out the topics and discussion leaders in Roundtable Session 1, Session 2 and Session 3.
Small group roundtables
a year of networking in one day
Nowhere else will you find the concentration of agents, editors and publishing professionals in one play. If you miss meeting colleagues in real life, plan to arrive early for the networking breakfast, mingle with others at lunch, connect during breaks and stay for the reception.
a gathering for agents + Editors + professionals in book publishing
The AALA People of Publishing Conference is organized with the goal of bringing together literary agents, editors and publishing professionals for meaningful networking, education and professional development.
All in one day
“I made contacts that added up to a year of editorial lunches.”
— Senior editor
Latest News
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPENS UNTIL MAY 31
APRIL 24, 2026
