New England Independent Booksellers 2016 (NEIBA)

  • 21 Sep 2016
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
  • 10

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Choose this option to exhibit ONE (1) title at NEIBA. Please make sure your book metadata is correct at IPNE.org/sys/profile. After Sept. 16, books must be expressed or delivered in person to Rhode Island (contact IPNEatNEIBA@IPNE.org for address).
  • Choose this option to exhibit TWO (2) titles at NEIBA. Please make sure your book metadata is correct at IPNE.org/sys/profile. One title featured on table; all titles in catalog insert. After Sept. 16, books must be expressed or delivered in person to Rhode Island (contact IPNEatNEIBA@IPNE.org for address).
  • Choose this option to exhibit THREE (3) titles at NEIBA. Please make sure your book metadata is correct at IPNE.org/sys/profile. One title featured on table; all titles in catalog insert. After Sept. 16, books must be expressed or delivered in person to Rhode Island (contact IPNEatNEIBA@IPNE.org for address).
  • Exhibit 1 book AND volunteer for just $25 (the cost of your entry badge) at this important conference to network with bookstore owners and industry insiders behind the scenes.

    To exhibit more titles ($65-$95), please register separately for the "1X or 2X" options; limit 3.

Registration is closed

New England Independent
Booksellers Association (NEIBA)

Sept. 20-22, 2016
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI

IPNE@NEIBA Coordinators
#IPNEatNEIBA - SECTION G3, Tables 1&2

Who do we love? Independent bookstores - and they love us! New England is a hotbed of indie bookstores, and they're experiencing a revival, thanks in part to the efforts of the bookseller members and staff of NEIBA. Come and be a part of it!

By exhibiting with IPNE, your titles are presented an estimated 1,000 actively interested individual booksellers, 250 independent bookstores, and hundreds of top buyers, editors, authors, and industry insiders at the largest regional show of its kind in the U.S.

Best of all, IPNE exhibitors get live, informed representation by IPNE officers and members with local-market knowledge. We know many of these booksellers and engage with them throughout the year. 

Please scroll down to read new Event Guidelines and expect followup emails with exhibit details.

Why Exhibit with IPNE@NEIBA?

  • Huge Savings: Join IPNE's collaborative exhibit and save about $500 off NEIBA individual exhibitor rates. Enjoy prominent display of your titles on the IPNE exhibit table and active engagement of booksellers by IPNE volunteers.
  • Free Catalog Insert: Title information will be taken from your IPNE profile by Sept. 1. The Catalog and insert will be distributed free of charge to all exhibit visitors. You may also purchase a display ad in the catalog.
  • Promotional Literature: We will offer visitors the promotional literature you include. We recommend including a trackable special offer on your sales sheet for bookstores who order at NEIBA.
  • Indies Helping Indies: IPNE will promote your  books, signings, offers, and events via social media, our live-streaming video show, on our website, and at live regional events before and during the conference. When you post on our blog or on LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+ or Twitter about your NEIBA exhibit and mention IPNE, we'll amplify it!
  • Participate & Learn! IPNE exhibitors can attend, network, sign books, and participate in the educational sessions at the conference. Volunteering is a coveted option that lets you interact with bookstores & influencers behind the scenes. NEIBA also offers educational and social events on all three days of the conference.
  • Volunteers: Crew members get a free badge and IPNE business cards, plus a unique chance to observe and interact with booksellers, agents, and reps. Space limited; please register and wait for confirmation of volunteer status.
  • Pick-Nic Luncheon: Pound for pound, this is the best deal at NEIBA. At the Publishers Pick-Nic, IPNE representative will present your book to leading booksellers and sales reps in a "speed dating" style event. Space is limited to 6 books; please register early! To sign up, click "Publishers Pick-Nic" in the "Extras" on registration form. 
  • Fame & Fortune: Or at least a chance at it! We'll be bringing our Face The Book TV crew to NEIBA on exhibit day to record interview clips with booksellers, authors, publishers, and readers, so if you attend, let us know you'd like to be interviewed for our show!
  • Membership Rewards: Exhibitors get 1 month free membership credit and coordinators get 3 months! To get credit, log your service at IPNE.org/FORUM.

Additional Opportunities Through NEIBA

NEIBA offers several special events, including separately promoted autographing sessions, breakfasts, luncheons, and banquets throughout the conference; there are also free and paid educational sessions. Register on the NEIBA website.

NEIBA SCHEDULE

Tuesday, September 20
Plenary Session
Publisher Pick-Nic
Education Sessions
Author Reception

Wednesday September 21
Children’s Breakfast
* Exhibits 10-4 *
Awards Banquet

Thursday September 22
Author breakfast
Education Sessions
NEIBA Annual Meeting
Bookseller Luncheon


PLEASE NOTE: NEIBA is open to IPNE associate, vendor, publisher, and partner members (if you're not a member, please go to http://IPNE.org/JOIN). Registration is online only. Exhibited books must meet our curation guidelines (IPNE.org/EVENTS). Please read all instructions carefully, and ask any questions before registering!

For questions about NEIBA that aren't answered here, contact the IPNE show manager at IPNEatNEIBA@ipne.org or call 339-368-8229.

NEW: Exhibit Guidelines

These new guidelines are designed to help IPNE more efficiently and effectively represent our members and our mission. 
  • CURATION: Starting this year, IPNE exhibits at the major book shows will be curated by IPNE and the IPNE Book Awards judges. Please read Curation Guidelines and complete the Curation Checklist before you exhibit.
  • MATERIALS: You may include 25 copies each of 2 pieces of promotional literature on the IPNE display 1)  4 x 9" rack cards and/or 2) 8.5 x 11 sales sheet. Our display is not equipped to handle different sizes and quantities of collateral.
  • BOOTH ETIQUETTE: Authors & publishers who are not on the event crew may not remain in the booth or alter the display in any way. This will allow visitors  to access and buy your books more easily.
  • ELIGIBILITY: Major book shows like NEIBA are open to IPNE associate, vendor, publisher, and partner members. Partner organizations get a membership discount.

  • PAYMENT: Registration is online only. if you are unable to register online, please contact our bookkeeper, and allow up to 2 weeks processing time. 

  • PROFILE: Book data posted on your IPNE profile page must be -up-to-date and accurate or your books may not be included in the Event catalog insert. Accuracy is the responsibility of the member.
  • QUESTIONS: Please read all instructions carefully, and ask any questions before registering!
  • SHIPPING: All books must be received at least two weeks before the exhibit. 

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