2025 Decatur Book Festival Street Fair
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-04 | Decatur
20th Anniversary of the Decatur Book Festival! This annual Festival showcases panels of award-winning, best-selling national, regional and local authors, book signings, cooking demonstrations, programs and activities for kids of all ages, delicious food, live music and exhibiting vendors from across the country.
From the event website: “Since 2006, DBF has grown into one of the most beloved independent book festivals in the country, bringing together readers, authors, and literary enthusiasts for an inclusive celebration of books and ideas. This milestone year, we’re celebrating two decades of inspiring connections in the heart of Decatur, Georgia.”

Council of Science Editors
2026-05-03 - 2026-05-05 | Durham Marriott City Center, 201 Foster St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Get ready to be captivated as Nathan Taylor of Technica Editorial takes the stage as part of the panel
Mini Workshop: Launching a Journal–From Vision to Publication
Launching a journal sounds exciting in theory, but how do you actually go from first idea to established publication? This practical session will appeal to attendees from organizations of all sizes, both for-profit and non-profit, with particular attention given to small-to-medium organizations that are deciding whether to self-publish, partner with vendors, or partner publish via a larger publishing organization. The session will also provide key insights for vendors working in these areas. Topics covered will include 1) defining your vision, scope, and goals; 2) operations and finances; 3) selecting an editorial team and building community; and 4) workflows and technology solutions.
Attendees will be provided with a detailed checklist of key considerations to cover when planning your own journal launch, covering technology, finances, staffing and editorial leadership, and community-building.

IBPA Publishing University 2026
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-16 | Hyatt Regency Portland, 375 NE Holladay St, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
The Leading Conference and Educational Event for Independent Book Publishers and Author-Publishers
Together We Are Stronger
Join the #1 conference that celebrates independent publishing in all its diversity! IBPA PubU welcomes all independent publishers, hybrid publishers, author publishers (aka self-published authors), university presses, nonprofit and association presses.​

– Featuring Breakout Sessions for established publishers, newer publishers, and hot topics
– Complimentary one-on-one “Ask the Experts” consultations
– Choice of an in-depth workshop (or IBPA Think Tank for Established Publishers) on Thursday
– 40+ exhibitors offer solutions in printing, design, editing, book marketing, technology, and more

Society for Scholarly Publishing 48th Annual Meeting
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-29 | Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, Chula Vista, CA, United States
Technica Editorial and Scholastica team up for an Industry Breakout Session:
Staying Independent Through Collaboration: The Value of Publishing Vendor Partnerships
“With cuts to US funding in medical and scientific research; distrust in academia, once-revered institutions, and expertise in general; shrinking academic library budgets; huge growth in proposals and publications; the effects of AI on content creation; continuing strains on the peer review process; and an uncertain (to put it mildly) political environment, our industry is in the midst of serious upheaval.
What can we do as a community to keep the faith and stand our ground in these unsettled times? How can we adhere to our core values while adapting to the ever-changing landscape? There are many unknowns, but one thing we do know is that by publishing and disseminating critical information and spreading knowledge, we serve an essential function to humanity at large.
The 2026 SSP Annual Meeting invites us to navigate a paradox: how to adapt and innovate in turbulent times while staying true to the mission of integrity at the heart of scholarly communication. What are the practical effects on content creation, workflows, and business models, as well as our relationships with authors, editors, and reviewers? Let’s gather as a community to discuss the tactics and strategies needed to face these challenges successfully.” – Courtesy sspnet.org
