Fresh, innovative in-person and virtual programming created by NAIBA and SIBA for booksellers and industry.
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The quarterly Owners Retreats and Strategy Sessions bring store owners from NAIBA and SIBA together to network and share information. Strategy Sessions are virtual meetings held in January, May, and October, focusing on a specific topic. Retreats are in-person and held during the Annual Conference.
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The NVNR Annual Conference and Tradeshow for booksellers members of both NAIBA and SIBA organizations serves sixteen states in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States. The conference travels within the combined NAIBA and SIBA regions and is open to all SIBA and NAIBA members.
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NVNR’s Virtual Programming includes its signature online event, Publicity Speed Dating, an invaluable opportunity for bookstores to raise their visibility with publishers. Booksellers get a chance to shine and “pitch” their stores to the undivided attention of publicists from both major publishers and small presses.
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What booksellers have to say:
"Investing in NVNR is a priority for Baldwin & Co. because the education and programming are consistently top-tier. Every year, I walk away with actionable insights and connections that directly contribute to our store's growth and long-term goals. It is an invaluable resource for any independent bookseller."
DJ Johnson, Owner, Baldwin and Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana
There is still space available for publicists to participate in the NVNR Virtual Publicity Speed Dating event on May 7, 2026. Meet booksellers from NAIBA and SIBA and hear about all the unique events they host in their stores, their venues and the community partners they work with. This virtual event runs from 9:30 am to around 4:30 pm, with a lunch break.
Publicists will receive access to the publicity kits and a complete list of stores attending. There is no cost to attend.
Both morning and afternoon shifts are available. Publicists are expected to be online for the duration of your chosen shift(s) and on camera at least some of the ... Keep Reading