SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

2:00PM  |  River Foyer

REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
Visit the registration desk to pick up your show badge, a welcome tote filled with promotional goodies, an Exhibit Hall map, and more!

3:30PM - 5:30PM  |  Big Thompson

EDUCATION INTENSIVE: Harnessing Edelweiss - A Working Session
Edelweiss provides a suite of tools that will allow everyone in your team to contribute to sustaining your store's inventory. In this session we will cover core, analytics, community, and 360 Edelweiss tools that you can leverage for discovery, building out, and boosting your store's selection. Attendees will be able to practice utilizing key Edelweiss tools and leave with a deeper understanding of tactics they can implement for the purposes of knowledge sharing, previewing, and handselling. This is session is intended for intermediate users.

6:00PM – 8PM  |  Station 26

SHOW KICK-OFF MIX AND MINGLE
Head across the street and around the corner, and meet us at the old firehouse for a beer (or soda) with your fellow attendees. The first drink is on us, with thanks to our sponsor Shelf Awareness. Wear your company/store swag or MPIBA shirts and join your colleagues for introductions and conversation.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7

7:30AM  |  River Foyer

REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
Visit the registration desk to pick up your show badge, a welcome tote filled with promotional goodies, an Exhibit Hall map, and more!

8:30AM – 10:00AM  |  Telluride

YOUNG READERS' FEST KEYNOTE BREAKFAST
Our fall show wouldn’t be the same without our young readers Keynote Author breakfast to open the conference! Join us for a hearty breakfast and enjoy an exceptional line-up of writers. (Ticketed event.)
See the Author Line-up

10:15AM – 11:15AM  |  Big Thompson

CONVERSATIONS WITH COLLEAGUES: Community Collaborations
Join this conversation about working with local businesses, schools, and libraries in your community. How can these relationships increase awareness of your store and increase sales? Bring your success stories about collaborations that have worked for your store, and well as questions for your colleagues.

10:30AM – 12:00PM  |  Aspen

PICK OF THE LISTS
Our regional reps from publishers big and small will have 8 minutes each to present their top picks from current and upcoming lists.
See the Presenter Line-up

12:30PM – 1:45PM  |  Telluride

FEAST OF FICTION LUNCH
We interrupt your day of rep picks and networking, so you can have lunch with an array of authors presenting their new and forthcoming works of fiction in brief 4-minute bites. Hosted by bestselling fiction author Carter Wilson. (SOLD OUT)
See the Author Line-up

2:00PM – 4:30PM  |  Aspen

PICK OF THE LISTS
Publisher presentations continue with 8-minute presentations.
See the Presenter Line-up

2:00PM – 3:00PM  |  Big Thompson

CONVERSATIONS WITH COLLEAGUES: Total Compensation
Owners and managers, join your colleagues for an open discussion on ways to provide improved compensation with a limited budget for wages. What are some of the other benefits you can offer your staff? Come with your own successful ideas and your questions for the group.

3:15PM – 4:15PM  |  Big Thompson

CONVERSATIONS WITH COLLEAGUES: Sidelines & Gifts Buying and Merchandising
Join your colleagues for an open discussion on creating a foundational inventory of sidelines and gift items, improving your non-book selection, and highlighting your gift selection through merchandising. Come with your own successful ideas and your questions for the group.

4:30PM  |  Colorado Ballroom

FIRST-TIMER EXHIBIT HALL WALK-THROUGH
Join MPIBA Board & Staff for a brief walk-through and explanation of the Exhibit Hall. Get some tips on how to maximize your time with reps and vendors and how to become an Exhibit Hall Master (and possibly win one of three prizes!). Meet your guide outside the main entrance to the Exhibit Hall at 4:30 for the tour.

4:30PM – 6:30PM  |  Colorado Ballroom

EXHIBIT HALL OPENING RECEPTION - EXHIBITS OPEN
Enjoy light refreshments (with a cash bar) while getting a first look at all the Exhibit Hall has to offer. Visit with authors doing in-booth signings, and get a head start on collecting "Exhibit Hall Master" raffle tickets by engaging with exhibitors!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

7:30AM  |  River Foyer

REGISTRATION DESK OPEN

8:30AM – 10:00AM  |  Telluride

NOVEL NARRATIVES KEYNOTE BREAKFAST
Before hitting the Exihbit Hall, start your day with breakfast and presentations by some very special fiction authors as they present their eagerly anticipated new books. (SOLD OUT)
See the Author Line-up

9:30AM – 12:00PM  |  Colorado Ballroom

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Spend the day visiting our vendor booths and meeting authors doing in-booth signings! Whether you're looking for the perfect books to handsell during the holidays, amazing gift items to add to your inventory, or the most exciting titles to look forward to next year, this is the place for you. Discover industry service providers and make important rep contacts as well! Be sure to place an order or engage substantially at every booth to receive a raffle ticket for our $100 Exhibit Hall Master gift cards drawing (three chances to win)! During the day, take a break and grab refreshments at the Exhibit Hall Break Station, sponsored by HarperCollins.

10:00AM – 11:00AM  |  Exhibit Hall Foyer

THE EXPERT IS IN: Buying
Our volunteer bookselling "experts" are willing to help! During this hour, visit the Ask an Expert table to ask a specific buying question, or listen to the valuable Q&A.

11:00AM – 12:00PM  |  Exhibit Hall Foyer

THE EXPERT IS IN: Merchandising & Displays
Our volunteer bookselling "experts" are willing to help! During this hour, visit the Ask an Expert table to ask a specific question about store merchandising and building displays, or listen to the valuable Q&A.

12:15PM – 1:30PM  |  Telluride

BUFFET OF BOOKS LUNCH
Take a break from the Exhibit Hall and join us for lunch and an array of authors presenting their new and forthcoming books in brief 4-minute bites. (SOLD OUT)
See the Author Line-up

1:00PM – 4:00PM  |  Colorado Ballroom

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Description to come

2:00PM – 3:00PM  |  Exhibit Hall Foyer

THE EXPERT IS IN: Receiving & Returns
Our volunteer bookselling "experts" are willing to help! During this hour, visit the Ask an Expert table to ask a specific question about receiving or returns, or listen to the valuable Q&A.

3:00PM – 4:00PM  |  Exhibit Hall Foyer

THE EXPERT IS IN: Bookstore Finances
Our volunteer bookselling "experts" are willing to help! During this hour, visit the Ask an Expert table to ask a specific question about managing your bookstore finances, or listen to the valuable Q&A. (Please note, our volunteers are not accountants, and cannot give specific financial advice about your business.)

3:30PM – 3:45PM  |  Colorado Ballroom

BINC HEADS OR TAILS GAME
Purchase your colorful bandanas (one chance for $20, two chances for $35) then play the game for a chance to win a $250 gift card! Pre-purchase your bandanas and get ready for the game

4:15PM - 5:30PM  |  Telluride

REGIONAL AUTHOR ROUND-UP SPEED DATING
Authors from across our vast 14-state region will rotate from table to table to give booksellers their best 4-minute pitches! Discover a spectacular array of books for your store, and meet authors to invite for events! (Ticketed event.)
See the Author Line-up

5:45PM – 6:45PM  |  Aspen

LITERARY TRIVIA CHALLENGE
Trivia teams will be randomly assigned for this annual battle of the brains. Our trivia master Eric has come up with some diabolical literary questions, so bragging rights go to the top team! Thanks to our sponsor Ingram Content Group.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

7:30AM  |  River Foyer

REGISTRATION DESK OPEN

8:30AM – 10:00AM  |  Telluride

AUTHENTIC VOICES KEYNOTE PANEL BREAKFAST
Start your final conference day right with breakfast and presentations by some very special nonfiction authors as they present their eagerly anticipated new books and answer questions from our moderator. (Ticketed event.)
See the Author Line-up

10:15AM – 11:15AM 

EDUCATION SESSIONS

• What 25 Great Stores Have In Common | Cherry Creek
  

• Marketing Analytics | Platte River

• Financial Awareness: What Matters and Why | Big Thompson

Session Details

11:30AM – 12:30PM 

EDUCATION SESSIONS

• Display 201 | Cherry Creek
  

• Budgeting for Buying | Platte River

• Panel Discussion: Passports, Maps, and Scavenger Hunts for IBD and Beyond | Big Thompson
  

Session Details

12:45PM – 2:00PM  |  Telluride

ABA EDUCATION LUNCH: PRIORITIZING CASH FLOW: 10 AREAS TO REVIEW FOR IMPROVED CASH FLOW AND PROFITABILITY
The true key to being in control of your business is to be in control of your cash. A bookstore’s financial stability is dependent on far more than just profitability, and cash flow determines your store’s ability to cover day-to-day expenses, such as purchasing inventory, paying suppliers, and meeting operational costs. In this session, ABA will discuss cash flow tools briefly then guide stores through ten essential steps to improve your store’s cash flow, financial stability, and long-term resilience. (Optional lunch ticket available.)

After Lunch  |  TELLURIDE

LAST BOOKSELLERS STANDING PRIZE DRAWING
Stay to the end and make the most of your time at FallCon! Every bookseller attending the ABA Education Lunch today will receive one raffle ticket for our Last Booksellers Standing Raffle. We'll be giving away all of the books from the Holiday Gift Guide Catalog display; the winner must be present to win!