The Fall Conference

The Fall Conference is NEIBA’s largest event, bringing our community of authors, publishers, and booksellers past and present together to celebrate independent bookselling in New England. Held annually, the conference attracts 600+ attendees from the six states of New England, as well as parts of New York, and 50+ exhibitors from coast to coast. Attendees travel from across the region to meet authors, collaborate with publishing partners, seek out new vendors, attend education sessions, and socialize with their peers.

Fall Conference 2026 Preliminary Event Schedule

Subject to change

Tuesday, September 15

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Desk open

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Early Bird education

10:30 - 11:00 AM

Sponsored Coffee Break  

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Opening Keynote

12:15 PM – 2:45 PM

Rep Pick Lunch

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Education

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM

Coffee Break

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Education

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Author Reception

Wednesday, September 16

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Desk open

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Adult Author Breakfast

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Children’s Author Breakfast

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Publisher Exhibits

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Adult + Children’s Editor Buzz Panel lunches

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Education

6:00 – 8:30 PM

New England Book Awards Banquet

Thursday, September 17

7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Registration Desk open

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Adult Author Breakfast

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Children’s Author Breakfast

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Education

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

NEIBA Annual Meeting

12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

Moveable Feast Author Luncheon