BEA 2012 continues to evolve to not only keep pace with the industry but to respond to what our customers have asked us for to ensure you get the best return on investment by participating in the North American publishing industry's premier event.
Here's what we have in store for you this year designed to save you money and help you generate more business. You'll see new features (coming soon) and the return of existing favorites…
- Co-location with BlogWorld & New Media Expo, access the exhibit hall FREE with your BEA badge. Upgrade your BEA badge to include the BlogWorld conference.
- Audio Publisher's Association (APA) Tea Returns.
- Co-location with Book Blogger Convention, Monday, June 4, 2012.
- APA Conference to be held at the Javits Center.
- Favorite Special Events: two adult breakfasts and one children's breakfast.
- Autographing Area: 775+ authors will participate in the Autographing Area, right in their publishers' booths, or at ticketed sessions.
- CIROBE Remainders Pavilion opens Early Monday, 10:00 am (the rest of the Exhibit Hall does not open until Tuesday at 9 am)
- Big Ideas at BEA Conference—refreshed and streamlined content focused on the industry's most critical topics to ensure you stay abreast of where our dynamic industry is going. Education sessions are where you'll meet and learn from industry thought leaders about the latest trends and technologies.
- Co-Location with the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF)—the leading eBook Conference that will be adjacent to BEA allowing for more information on this critical trend to be available to BEA participants.
- IDPF Digital Zone—dedicated area on the show floor that shines a spotlight on new media and gives lit bloggers, podcasters, digital content and eBook publishers a home at BEA.
- Global Market Forum: Russia—conference sessions, exhibits and off-site culture events will shine a spotlight on Publishing in Russia.
- Publishers Launch Conference—a new series of conferences staged around the world to help book publishing professionals worldwide master the opportunities (and overcome the challenges) of the digital transition.