Fall Trade Shows and Education

Upcoming Events

 
  • Fall Regional Trade Shows
    August through October 2024
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  • Banned Books Week
    September 22-28, 2024
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  • Indies First
    November 30, 2024
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2024 Regional Events

Beginning at the end of summer, regional independent bookseller associations hold their annual events. The ABA CEO and COO attend, as do staff from ABA’s Education and Membership departments. ABA’s CFO and CCO also attend, depending on availability. ABA will be exhibiting at the trade shows; attending board meetings, annual meetings, and town halls when possible; presenting education; and visiting stores. We look forward to seeing you there!

Show Special for Non-ABA Members!
Test drive ABA membership for free until January 31, 2025, and enjoy all the benefits of membership! Talk with your Member Relations Manager at the show for more details and leave your business card for a chance to win 1 of 5 copies of the The Right to Read Handbook. (Must be an ABA Member.)
 
Don't miss ABA's Education at the Regional Shows! 
Prioritizing Cash Flow: 10 Areas to Review for Improved Cash Flow and Profitability: The true key to being in control of your business is to be in control of your cash. A bookstore’s financial stability is dependent on far more than just profitability, and cash flow determines your store’s ability to cover day-to-day expenses, such as purchasing inventory, paying suppliers, and meeting operational costs. In this session, ABA will discuss cash flow tools briefly then guide stores through ten essential steps to improve your store’s cash flow, financial stability, and long-term resilience. After traveling the country presenting this session at the annual regional association shows, ABA will present a live virtual encore of Prioritizing Cash Flow on Thursday, October 24 at 3pm ET.
 

Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) + New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association (NAIBA)

New Voices New Rooms
Thursday, August 8 to Sunday, August 11
Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA

  • Visit the ABA team during the Exhibit Hall (August 10 from 12pm to 5pm) at Booth #F1
  • Attend ABA's Fall Education Session, Prioritizing Cash Flow, on Friday, August 9 at 9:45am

REGISTRATION CLOSED

 

New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA) 

NEIBA’s 51st Fall Conference
Wednesday, September 11 to Friday, September 13
Boston Marriott Newton Hotel in Newton, MA

  • Visit the ABA team during the Exhibit Hall (Sept 12, 10am-4pm) at Table 104
  • Attend ABA's Fall Education Session, Prioritizing Cash Flow, on Friday, September 13 at 10:15am

REGISTRATION CLOSED

 

California Independent Booksellers Association (CALIBA)

CALIBA Fall Fest '24
Tuesday, September 17 to Wednesday, September 18
The Pasadena Hilton Hotel, Pasadena, CA

  • Visit the ABA team during the Exhibit Hall (Sept 17, 3pm-5:30pm, and Sept 18, 10:45am-3:15pm) at Table Foyer-5
  • Attend ABA's Fall Education Session, Prioritizing Cash Flow, on Wednesday, September 18 at 11:45am

REGISTRATION CLOSED

 

Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA)

2024 Fall Trade Show
Sunday, September 29 to Tuesday, October 1
Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront

  • Visit the ABA team during the Exhibit Hall (Sept 29, 12pm-4:30pm, and Sept 30, 9:30am-4:30pm)
  • Attend ABA's Fall Education Session, Prioritizing Cash Flow, on Tuesday, October 1 at 8:30am

REGISTER NOW

 

Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association (MPIBA)

FallCon
Sunday, October 6 to Wednesday, October 9
Renaissance Denver Central Park Hotel, Denver, CO

  • Visit the ABA team during the Exhibit Hall (Oct 7-8) at Table 60
  • Attend ABA's Fall Education Session, Prioritizing Cash Flow, on Wednesday, October 9 at 12:45pm

REGISTER NOW

 

Midwest Independent Booksellers Association (MIBA) + Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association (GLIBA)

Heartland Fall Forum
Sunday, October 6 to Wednesday, October 9
Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Milwaukee, WI

  • Attend ABA's Fall Education Session, Prioritizing Cash Flow, on Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00am

REGISTER NOW

 

 

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Independent bookstores act as community anchors; they serve a unique role in promoting the open exchange of ideas, enriching the cultural life of communities, and creating economically vibrant neighborhoods.

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