MiPA/MBPR/IBPA Networking Event: Thrive in 2025

The Midwest Publishers Association is excited to join the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) for their upcoming event, Thrive in 2025: Independent Publishers Gather to Talk Emerging Technologies, Rising Distribution Models & More.

This event will take place at Open Book Performance Hall in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 20th from 5pm-9pm and is free for all! The evening will include a panel discussion with independent publishers followed by a mixer. Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks will be provided. This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with local publishing organizations, indie publishers, and author publishers in the area.

For more detailed information on the panel topics and to register, visit IBPA’s website.

Registration Information

Program is free, but registration is recommended as there is limited space.

Date: March 20, 2025

Location: Open Book Performance Hall (second floor), 1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Time: 5:00pm (CT) Doors Open

5:30pm – 6:30pm (CT) Panel Discussion

6:30pm – 9:00pm (CT) Networking
Registration: https://www.ibpa-online.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1937540

Publishing University

Looking for additional opportunities to connect and grow professionally? This year, the IBPA is hosting Publishing University in the Midwest on May 15th-17th! Check out PubU 2025 – What You Need to Know or visit Publishinguniversity.org for more information.

Remember that MiPA members receive an additional discount on PubU registration, and we hope to see many MiPA members at these IBPA events!