About The Program
The 2024 Annual Meeting Program Committee, Eric Heidemann of Union Square and Co., and Nathan Getchell of American Reading Company, are pleased to announce the meeting theme: Efficiently Navigating a Data-Driven Market. This is also the 50th anniversary year of EBMA and we will be celebrating that milestone during this conference.
February 5 (all times MST and subject to change)
- 9:00 AM Board of Directors Meeting
- 3:00 PM Registration Opens and 1-on-1 Set Up begins
- 5:00 PM First Timers Meeting
- 5:30 PM Opening Reception
- 6:00 PM Awards Dinner
- 8:30 PM Fun Activity
February 6
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:00 AM Education Session
- 10:30 AM 1-on-1 Session Group A
- 10:30 AM Publisher Education Session
- 12:30 PM Lunch w/ Author
- 2:00 PM 1-on-1 Session Group B
- 6:00 PM Dinner and Fun Night
February 7
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:00 AM Education Session
- 10:30 AM 1-on-1 Session Group B
- 10:30 AM Publisher Education Session
- 12:30 PM Lunch
- 2:00 PM 1-on-1 Session Group A
- 6:00 PM 50th Anniversary Reception
- 7:00 PM Presidents Dinner and 50th Anniversary Celebration
February 8
- 7:30 AM Breakfast
- 8:30 AM 1-on-1 Session Groups A & B (1 on 1 sessions ending by 11 AM)
- 11:00 AM Membership Meeting
- 11:30 AM Meeting Concludes
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Registration Details
To register for the annual meeting, please use the registration links on the left hand side of this webpage. Complete meeting details regarding the agenda, hotel reservations, transportation, one-on-one session advice and more will be forthcoming.
Early-bird registration closes December 17, 2023. After this date, registration prices will increase by $100. Early-bird registration is $1045 per person and includes all the meals listed above, access to education session, access to networking events, and access to the 1-on-1 sessions.
Guests: There are guest options for those who are not in the industry but attending the event as a social guest of another attendee. These rates do not include the education sessions or lunch, but include all other meal functions. Rates are shown on the registration page. In 2024 a special 50th Anniversary one-day registration will be available to past members of EBMA.
Special Note to Company Admins: If you are a company administrator not attending the annual meeting but registering one or more employees from your company, please do not register yourself or register the attendee with your email address. If you would like to be copied on information regarding the annual meeting, please input your address in the secondary email field.
Hotel & Reservations
The hotel for this year's meeting is the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, at the base of Pikes Peak and the Colorado Rockies. Hotel Reservations may be made via the following link: https://book.passkey.com/go/ebook2024 or by calling 855-634-7711 and saying you are with the EBMA group. Hotel rates are guaranteed through January 12, 2024 after which they may increase. Hotel rates are available from February 1- February 11, with rooms outside of February 4-9 subject to availability.
Rates are based on room type and subject to taxes of about 13% and a $39/night resort fee which provides internet, fitness center and classes, on-property shuttle services, bottled water, and numerous on-property activities. The rates for rooms are:
$220 - Classic
$240 - Superior
$260 - Premier
Hotel Activities
Where to Fly and Ground Transportation Between Airport and Hotel:
There are two options for flying and transport to the Broadmoor hotel. One option is to fly into Colorado Springs and take a taxi/rideshare/shuttle to the airport (about 20 min). The other option is to fly to Denver and take a car service, or drive a car, to the Broadmoor (90 minutes). Hotel shuttle reservations or car service may be made through Gray Line here- https://www.broadmoor.com/the-resort/getting-here
Sponsors & Exhibitors
After continued success over the last six years, EBMA will continue to offer sponsor and exhibitor opportunities. Sponsorship opportunities and benefits may be found here.
There are two sponsorship levels:
- Gold Sponsor- $5,000 - includes 2 conference registrations and a table in the 1-on-1 rotation
- Publisher Sponsor-$3,000- includes 1 conference registration and a display table in a foyer area
Please contact Brian Gorg at info@edupaperback.org for more information or to receive an invoice and sponsor contract.
Additional Details
Profile Forms: The 2023 Profile Forms are offered as an online form, click the links below to access the form that applies to you. Profile Forms are due December 22, 2023.
Shipping Instructions
Ship to: The Broadmoor
C/O EBMA Meeting Table #X
1 Lake Avenue,Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
Full shipping instructions, including table numbers (to replace the "X" above), will be provided in December 2023 once the table numbers are able to be assigned.
Credit Card Convenience Fee: There will be a 2.5% credit card convenience fee for all customers who wish to pay their registration fees by credit card. If you wish to avoid the processing fee you may choose to pay by check instead of credit card.
Attendee Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing by email to admin@edupaperback.org. To receive a full refund, you must cancel your registration no later than close of business on January 16, 2024, a $100 processing fee will apply. If you cancel after this date substitutions may be made for another employee of your company.
Sponsor & Exhibitor Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing by email to info@edupaperback.org. Cancellations received prior to December 20, 2023 will be refunded 50%, no refunds will be given after December 20, 2023.
Privacy Policy: All payment information will be kept secure and credit card information will be disposed of after payment is recorded.
For questions please contact Janelle Mihoc, admin@edupaperback.org
