Agenda
BAND TOGETHER: Bridging Divides, Building Literacy
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January 26 (all times PST 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
January 27
- 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 session
- 2:00 PM 1-on-1 Session Group B
- 6:00 PM Dinner
January 28
- 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 President's Reception
- 7:00 PM Presidents Dinner
January 29
- 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
Registration Details
Attendee registration and complete meeting details regarding the agenda, hotel reservations, one-on-one session advice and more will be forthcoming.
Sponsors Registration Now Available
Early-bird registration closes December 11, 2025. After this date, registration prices will increase by $100. Early-bird registration is $1299 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.
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 Hyatt Regency Mission Bay and Marina (1441 Quirva Rd, San Diego CA 92109). Hotel reservations can be made via our group reservation link below.:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/SANIS/G-26EB
This year's room rate is $259/night, plus a $20/night resort fee. Room block rates run from January 24-30, 2026 and will be available until January 2, 2026.
Resort fee includes daily: Guestroom WiFi; Two complimentary in-room bottled waters; Complimentary kayak or paddleboard rentals; Private fitness center access; Beach chairs/toys; Pool and waterslide access; Daily wellness activity; Nightly In-Room movie; and more.
Where to Fly and Ground Transportation Between Airport and Hotel:
San Diego International Airport is the primary airport servicing this location. We suggest using a rideshare app or taxis to and from the hotel and the airport.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
After continued success over the last seven 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 2025 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 12, 2025.
Shipping Instructions
Shipping instructions will be provided in December 2025.
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 6, 2026, 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 11, 2025 will be refunded 50%, no refunds will be given after December 11, 2025.
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
