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Get started by checking out the top 7 things you need to make the most out of your visit to BEA.

• Attendee Registration—Register Today.
  • Pricing is based on whatbadge category you fall into. View 2013 BEA Attendee Pricing and 2013 Concurrent Events at BEA Pricing.
• Exhibitor Registration—You can register for your exhibitor badges by logging in to the Exhibitor Dashboard and clicking on the orange 'REGISTER FOR EXHIBTOR BADGES" button on the right of the page.
  • Note: All exhibitors are required to have a BEA Exhibitor Badge to access the exhibit floor. Each exhibiting company will receive an allotment of badges based on booth size. View the 2013 badge allotment information.
• Press/Media Registration
  • Editorial media include writers, reporters, book reviewers, producers or on-air personalities who are attending BEA specifically to write about the show and/or cover the event for newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, and Internet; or to gain access to authors and their books for possible review and/or feature coverage. You will be required to provide editorial credentials. Register here for editorial media.
  • Non-Editorial media include all other personnel at media companies. Register here for Non-Editorial media.
    

BEA pricing is based on what badge category you fall into. View 2013 BEA Attendee Pricing and 2013 Concurrent Events at BEA Pricing.

Your Attendee Show Badge gives you access to:

• Exhibition Halls featuring 1,300+ companies
• Autographing Sessions highlighting over 500 authors
• BEA Conference Program—4-Day Attendee Show Badge allows you access to Free BEA Conference Sessions throughout the event; 1-Day Attendee Show Badge allows you access to Free BEA Conference Sessions only on the day of your Pass
• Access to Hot Deal Show Specials on-site
• Access to Special Segment Areas on the exhibit floor.

We will no longer mail badges before the show. Simply print the email confirmation you receive when you complete the registration process and bring it with you to the Javits Center. When you get to the show, you'll quickly scan the barcode at the top of the confirmation and your badge will print automatically along with the tickets for special events you have signed up for.

Exhibits

BEA Conference Program

No. Carts, luggage on wheels, and empty strollers will NOT be allowed in the exhibit hall during show hours. Exhibitors needing such items for legitimate business purposes will be allowed access at the opening and closing of business each day. This is a safety issue and no exceptions will be made.

If you have a disability that may impact your participation at the event, please call Customer Service at 800-840-5614 or 203-840-5614.

Anyone under the age of 18 (minors and infants) will only be permitted to register to attend if accompanied by a registered industry professional. Children under the age of 10 are free with a registered industry professional. Please contact Client Services at 800-840-5614 or 203-840-5614 to register for a Child Guest badge.

Javits Center
635 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

Please visit the Javits Center site or our travel section for travel information and discounts to attend BEA 2013.

Plan Your Time at BEA with our FREE BEA Planning Tools. We've got two great online tools to help you navigate the show and events and plan your days.

• My BEA Show Planner—Use My BEA Show Planner to schedule the exhibitors you want to see and the events you want to attend in advance so you get the most out of your day. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the floor plan and take notice of the bathrooms on every floor.
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• App—find everything you need at BEA on your mobile phone or device by accessing BEA Mobile at www.BEAmobile.com and downloading the app.

Yes, we do have a mobile app. You can use BEA mobile to find everything you need at BEA on your mobile phone or device. Access BEA Mobile at www.BEAmobile.com and download the app.

Check out the list of authors you'll see at Book & Author Breakfasts and the Author Stages.

For information about Autographing at BEA, please check out the Autographing page. The schedule of authors will be posted in late April.

Yes, we do allow consumers to attend on the last day of BEA, Saturday, June 1. BEA consumers are referred to as Power Readers and Power Reader tickets can be purchased for only $49. Check out what you can expect to find as a Power Reader at BEA and order your tickets today!

A Power Reader is a book-loving fan or avid reader (consumer) that we're inviting to BEA this year. Power Reader tickets (only $49) provide access to everything at BEA on Saturday, June 1 at the Javits Center in New York City—hundreds of authors, previews of new books before they hit the shelves, advanced reads of new books, tons of giveaways, and more. Find out more about Power Readers.

Yes, the ABA will have conference sessions taking place during BEA. Find out more about ABA conference sessions.

Contact Sally Dedecker, Conference Director, at 518-943-2717 or Maggie Donovan, Conference Manager, at 1-203-840-5456.

Contact Roger Bilheimer, Director of Press Operations & Special Events, at 1-203-966-0792.

Contact Marni Golden Vinci, Sales Executive, at 1-203-840-5330.