If you're in the business of buying or selling rights, the International Rights & Business Center (IRBC) at BookExpo America (BEA) is the place to be. Publishers, agents, scouts, and editors from around the world attend, giving you access to the right contacts.
Reserving a Table at the IRBC
The IRBC at BEA is a cost-effective and convenient way to conduct rights business. Reserved exclusively for use by its members, the IRBC admits other parties by appointment only.
The IRBC at BEA features more than 200 tables.
Membership Package Options
- Package A: 1 Member, 1 table, 4 chairs, directory listing*
- Package B: 2 Members, 1 table, 4 chairs, directory listing*
- Package C: 3 Members, 1 table, 4 chairs, directory listing*
- Package D: 6 Members, 2 tables, 8 chairs, directory listing*
AAR & AAA Members will receive a 20% discount on all membership options. Companies can mix and match as many of the individual packages as they require to meet their specific needs.
*Directory listings guaranteed if application received by March 2012
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If you would like to reserve a table in the International Rights & Business Center at BEA, or have a question about participating, contact Marni Golden Vinci at mvinci@reedexpo.com or +1-203-840-5330.
Making Appointments with IRBC Participants
Meetings with participants in the IRBC is by appointment only. In order to make an appointment, you must contact participants individually. International Rights exhibitors are found within My BEA Show Planner. Participants in the IRBC are indicated with an RC in front of their table number and you can contact them directly through My BEA Show Planner*.
*Please note that there is no entry into the IRBC without an appointment and by checking Add to My BEA Show Planner does not guarantee appointments and/or meetings with agents.
Who May Register for the International Rights & Business Center?
- Literary Agents
- Scouts
- Rights professionals of book packagers
- Subsidiary Rights Directors
- Rights personnel of exhibiting and
non-exhibiting publishers
- Acquisition Editors
- TV / Film Producers
International Rights & Business Center Hours
Tuesday, June 5: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, June 6: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, June 7: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
For more information on the International Rights & Business Center at BEA, or to become a member, contact Marni Golden Vinci at 1-203-840-5330 or mvinci@reedexpo.com.