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.


Registration is now open!


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