2026 details are to be announced and subject to change
8:00am
REGISTRATION OPENS
POP LOUNGE OPENS
9:00am – 9:50am
OPENING PLENARY
Welcome and Introduction
Speakers:
President, AALA and Co-Producer, People of Publishing Conference
Co-Producer, People of Publishing Conference
10:00am – 10:30pm
REFRESHMENT BREAK
10:30am – 11:20am
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Agent/Editor Roundtables 1
Shaped for meaningful dialogue among publishing professionals, the roundtables bring together small groups for focused, genre-specific discussions.
Space is very limited; an additional sign up process is required and will be emailed to attendees.
11:30am – 12:20pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Agent/Editor Roundtables 2
Shaped for meaningful dialogue among publishing professionals, the roundtables bring together small groups for focused, genre-specific discussions.
Space is very limited; an additional sign up process is required and will be emailed to attendees.
12:30pm – 2:00pm
LUNCH BREAK
2:00pm – 2:50pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Agent/Editor Roundtables 3
Shaped for meaningful dialogue among publishing professionals, the roundtables bring together small groups for focused, genre-specific discussions.
Space is very limited; an additional sign up process is required and will be emailed to attendees after registration closes.
3:00pm – 3:50pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
4:00PM – 5:00PM
CLOSING PLENARY
5:00pm – 7:00pm
RECEPTION
Celebrating the People of Publishing
We’ll close out the day with a celebratory reception featuring signature cocktails, curated bites, and the kind of conversation that only happens when the industry comes together. Reconnect with longtime colleagues, make new connections, and raise a glass as AALA honors this year’s special award recipients and expresses gratitude to our generous sponsors.
Presentation of Awards:
- Gailey Award
- Impact Award
Please check out the program in 2025, 2024 and 2023.
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