SpringCon 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Historic Menger Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
Booksellers from across the MPIBA region will come together with publisher and industry colleagues for an epic three days of books and authors, education and networking, a new Gift Vendor Showcase, and lots of fun. See the preliminary show schedule below, and make your plans now for San Antonio in the spring!
Check out our SpringCon 2025 Slideshow and relive all the fun!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Historic Menger Hotel, San Antonio, TexasBooksellers from across the MPIBA region will come together with publisher and industry colleagues for an epic three days of books and authors, education and networking, a new Gift Vendor Showcase, and lots of fun. See the preliminary show schedule below, and make your plans now for San Antonio in the spring!
Check out our SpringCon 2025 Slideshow and relive all the fun!
Industry SPONSORSHIPS & PromotionAL OPPORTUNITIES
Promote your authors, books and gift items to our enthusiastic and engaged booksellers and buyers from across the vast MPIBA region! Check out our sponsorship and advertising options to support this amazing event, and make the most of this wonderful marketing opportunity.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Schedule at a GLANCE
(Preliminary schedule only. More details coming soon. Events are subject to change)
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
9:00aM | Ballroom Lobby
REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
Stop here first to pick up your name tag and welcome bag.
12:30PM - 2:00PM
KICK-OFF EDUCATION/AUTHOR LUNCH
2:30PM - 3:30PM
SUCCESS STORIES OPEN MIC
4:00PM - 6:00PM
AUTHOR SPEED ROUND & SIGNING RECEPTION
Evening
OPTIONAL SAN ANTONIO TOUR TBA
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026
8:00AM | Ballroom Lobby
REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
9:00AM - 10:30AM
AUTHOR BREAKFAST
11:00AM - 12:00PM
EDUCATION SESSIONS
12:15 - 1:45PM
AUTHOR LUNCH
2:15 - 3:15PM
EDUCATION SESSIONS
3:45 - 5:00PM
PICK OF THE LISTS PRESENTATIONS
5:00 - 6:30PM
MIX AND MINGLE HAPPY HOUR: GIFT VENDOR SHOWCASE OPEN
EVENING
OPTIONAL SAN ANTONIO TOUR TBA
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026
8:00AM | Ballroom Lobby
REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
9:00AM - 10:30AM
AUTHOR BREAKFAST
11:00AM - 3:00PM
GIFT VENDOR SHOWCASE OPEN ALL DAY
11:00am - 12:00PM
ASK AN EXPERT -or- ROUND TABLE SESSION
12:15PM - 1:30PM
AUTHOR LUNCH
1:45PM - 2:45PM
ASK AN EXPERT -or- ROUND TABLE SESSION