Thursday, October 15, 2026
Publishers Summit: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Industry Panels: 4:40–5:40 p.m. | Launch Party: 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Utah Valley University Sorensen Student Center | Orem, Utah
The LDSPMA Publishers Summit is an invitation-only gathering created specifically for professionals working in publishing. This one-day event brings together publishers, editors, designers, marketers, acquisitions professionals, and publishing leaders for meaningful conversations about the opportunities, challenges, and future of publishing.
Participants are invited from publishing houses, independent presses, service providers, and related organizations throughout the publishing industry.
Unlike traditional conferences focused on authors, the Publishers Summit is designed for the professionals who work behind the scenes to bring books and content to life. Participants will engage in focused discussions, practical training sessions, collaborative workshops, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities with others working throughout the publishing industry.
Whether you work in editorial, design, production, marketing, acquisitions, or publishing leadership, the Summit provides an opportunity to step away from day-to-day responsibilities, learn from industry experts, exchange ideas with colleagues, and build relationships across publishing organizations.
This year’s program includes:
- Dedicated Marketing, Design, and Editorial track sessions
- Combined sessions designed to strengthen collaboration across departments
- Publishing Council discussions with industry leaders
- Networking opportunities throughout the day
- Lunch keynote address featuring Adassa
- Creative workshop experiences
- Industry trend discussions and publishing-focused panels
In addition, Publishers Summit participants are invited to attend the LDSPMA Inside Your Industry Panels and Launch Party following the Summit.
Featured Sessions
Marketing Track
- Podcasts & YouTube Marketing: Building Authority Without Giving Away the Book
- PR for a Book: Becoming Your Own Best Marketer
Design Track
- Color Theory Essentials for Book Designers
- Illustrating Children’s Books: Process, Perspectives & Creative Collaboration
Editorial Track
- Building Positive Relationships: Giving Hard Feedback with Grace
- Editorial Tools & Mindset: Staying Grounded While Seeing the Big Picture
Combined Sessions
- Design 101 for Non-Designers: Speaking the Same Creative Language
- Creative Workshop with Natalie Malan
- Publishers Prologue & Publishing Epilogue
- Publishing Council Panel
Registration Information
Attendance is limited and available by invitation only.
Registration includes:
- Breakfast
- Lunch keynote featuring Adassa
- All Publishers Summit sessions and workshops
- Inside Your Industry Panels
- LDSPMA Launch Party dinner and evening activities
Pricing (per person)
- 1–2 participants: $150 each
- 3–9 participants: $120 each
- 10–19 participants: $110 each
- 20+ participants: $100 each
Group pricing applies when multiple registrations are completed in a single transaction.
Early group pricing is available through July 31, 2026.
After July 31, registration will be available at the standard rate of $150 per person.
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- Attendance is limited.
- Registration is available by invitation only.
- A separate ticket is required for the Publishers’ Summit and does not include access to other conference events unless otherwise noted.