Spring Forum

April 15 - 16 • The Spring Forum (Danvers, MA)

We are thrilled to announce that the NEIBA Spring Forum will be held April 15 - 16, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore in Danvers, MA. NEIBA's Spring Forum is a two day event full of author presentations, education, and community building.

For the first time, NEIBA is pleased to host a Sidelines Exhibit Show on April 16, 2026. See more details below.

Attendee Registration
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 18th.

Event Schedule Spring Forum 2026

Tentative Event Schedule

subject to change

Wednesday, April 15

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration + Consultation Stations

Galley Room

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

All About the Books 

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Author Keynote Luncheon 

2:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Rep Picks

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Education

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Author Reception 

Thursday, April 16

8:30 AM

Author Keynote Breakfast

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sidelines Exhibit

All Day

Bookseller meetings by cohort

Galley Room

Sidelines education sessions

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Grab-n-go boxed lunches for all

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Closing Happy Hour Event