Fall Conference
Watch this space for details about Fall Conference 2026!
The Fall Conference is NEIBA’s largest event, bringing our community of authors, publishers, and b1ooksellers past and present together to celebrate independent bookselling in New England. Held annually, the conference attracts 600+ attendees from the six states of New England, as well as parts of New York, and 60+ exhibitors from coast to coast. Attendees travel from across the region to meet authors, collaborate with publishing partners, seek out new vendors, attend education sessions, and socialize with their peers.
NEIBA's 53rd Fall Conference will be held September 15-17, 2025 in Newton, Massachusetts.
Fall Conference 2026 Preliminary Event Schedule
Subject to change
Tuesday, September 15
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Desk open
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Early Bird education
10:30 AM – 11 AM
Sponsored Coffee Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Opening Keynote
12:15 PM – 2:45 PM
Rep Pick Lunch
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Education
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Coffee Break
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Education
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Author Reception
Wednesday, September 16
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Desk open
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Adult Author Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Children’s Author Breakfast
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Publisher Exhibits
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Adult + Children’s Editor Buzz Panel lunches
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Education
6:00 – 8:30 PM
New England Book Awards Banquet
Thursday, September 17
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Registration Desk open
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Adult Author Breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Children’s Author Breakfast
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Education
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
NEIBA Annual Meeting
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Moveable Feast Author Luncheon