October 19–21
UVU Sorensen Student Center
The Ninth Annual Conference of Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media, and the Arts will take place on October 19–21, 2023. It will be held in the Sorensen Student Center of Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah.
- Virtual preconference classes will be held on weekday nights and Saturday mornings in September and early October.
- Deep-dive workshops will be held on Thursday, Oct 19.
- The main conference will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct 20–21.
- The LDSPMA Awards Gala will be held the evening of Friday, Oct 20, in the same venue.
The conference will take place during UVU’s academic fall break.
What Is the LDSPMA Conference?
The annual conference for Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media, and the Arts (LDSPMA) is a multi-day event for networking and professional development. At our conference, over 450 Latter-day Saint authors, publishers, editors, artists, songwriters, and students gather to develop their professional skills, network with each other, and seek inspiration and support in a faith-fostering environment.
4 Keynote Addresses
Steven Sharp Nelson
World-renowned musician and cellist in the Piano Guys.
John Bytheway
Institute teacher and popular motivational speaker and author
Bonnie L. Oscarson
Former Young Women’s General President and author of What Makes Us Sisters.
Deseret Book Panel
Laurel Christensen Day (president), J Teresa Davis, Levi Heperi, and Jalynne Geddes (intercultural team)
8 Tracks of Breakout Sessions
These breakout sessions will feature dozens of leaders in publishing, media, and the arts who will share best practices, life lessons, and industry knowledge.
Each track will have 7 in-person sessions and 1–3 virtual preconference sessions:
- Publishing Track
- Media Track
- Fiction Writing Track
- Nonfiction Writing Track
- Editing, Design, and Production Track
- Marketing Track
- Musical Arts Track
- Visual Arts Track
10 Deep-Dive Workshops
Apart from the main conference on Friday and Saturday, you can register separately for any of our half-day, hands-on, interactive workshops held on Thursday, October 19.
Workshop topics include:
- Writing
- Editing
- Marketing
- Getting Published
- Vocal Performance
- Songwriting
- Music Business
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to attend?
Definitely not! LDSPMA is an international organization for members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who work in media, the arts, and publishing, or seek to do so. Please come and enjoy!
Can children and youth attend the conference?
Individuals must be at least 12 years old to attend the conference. They must purchase a ticket. Babies in arms (approximately 12 months or younger) are allowed for free as long as they do not overly disrupt the conference experience of other attendees.
This year, because the conference coincides with fall break for many people, we are offering a special discount for youth ages 12–18.
Do you offer bulk registration discounts?
Yes! If you order 5–9 registrations at one time, you get an additional 10% off the current discount rate. If you order 10+ registrations at one time, you get an additional 15% off the current discount rate. Email us at [email protected] to arrange a bulk registration. This option is ideal for publishing companies, universities, or other organizations who want to send several of their employees or students to our conference.
Who qualifies for the student discount?
Anyone who will be a part-time or full-time college student at the time of the conference.
Who qualifies for the minor discount?
Anyone who will be 12–18 years old at the time of the conference.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel your registration, please email us at [email protected]. Our refund policy is as follows:
- Cancel by September 4: Full refund
- Cancel between September 5 and October 15: 50% refund
- Cancel after October 15: No refund
If you have extenuating circumstances and want to request an exception to the above policy, please email us at [email protected] and explain your circumstances. We reserve the right to deny or grant such requests at our discretion. Due to costs incurred close to the conference (such as ordering meals, programs, and other materials) and because we will likely sell out registrations this year and will have to turn some people away, we will not be able to grant last-minute or after-the-fact refund requests.