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IBPA Publishing University 2025

Trade-orientedMid-sizeIn-personNational draw
📅 15 May 2025 – 17 May 📍 St. Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, US ↗ 🏢 Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) 🔁 annual

400

Attendees

The annual conference for independent publishers, author publishers, hybrid publishers, university and nonprofit presses offering networking, education, and an exhibit hall.

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Venue

Saint Paul RiverCentre

Convention centre · 9,290 m² · 2 halls · ~3,500 people

A convention and exhibition venue in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, connected to the Roy Wilkins Auditorium. It features over 100,000 sq ft of exhibition space, a grand ballroom, and meeting rooms, hosting trade shows, conventions, and entertainment events.

📍 175 Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, MN 55102, USA

Operated by City of Saint Paul (Managed by ASM Global)

16 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)

Nonprofit · Manhattan Beach, United States · Founded 1983

Largest association for independent publishers providing advocacy, education, and tools for the book publishing industry.

Runs 2 events → Full portfolio ↗

Why people attend

40+ exhibitors offer specialized solutions for independent publishers, alongside educational sessions and one-on-one consultation opportunities.

Sample matches

Filtered to a Series-B SaaS ICP. Your filter will be different.

Sample Match A

example.com

91 — High
Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

"Strong ICP match: Series B, EU expansion, VP Engineering and CTO attending."

Sample Match B

example.io

79 — Medium
Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

"Mid-stage SaaS with active GTM motion; product-led growth signals align with ICP."

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████████████ 200–500 employees ████, ██

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Frequently asked questions

When is IBPA Publishing University?+
IBPA Publishing University takes place on 15 May 2025 to 17 May 2025.
Where is IBPA Publishing University held?+
IBPA Publishing University is held at St. Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, US.
Who organises IBPA Publishing University?+
IBPA Publishing University is organised by Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA).
How often is IBPA Publishing University held?+
IBPA Publishing University is held annual.

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