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Hope you will join us for the 21st Annual Winter Institute (Wi2026), in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from February 23–26, 2026.
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ABA’s premiere four-day annual industry conference featuring educational programming for independent bookstores, as well as a pilot BIPOC bookseller pre-conference, keynote talks, author receptions, publisher parties, and dedicated time to network with booksellers, authors, and publishers from around the country. As the largest gathering of bookselling professionals in the US, Winter Institute attracts over 900 booksellers, along with hundreds of authors, publishing professionals, international booksellers, and industry partners.
ABA worked extensively to keep costs as low as possible for Wi2025 attendees. These prices reflect the rising cost of food in general and the high cost of hosting events in Denver. We have made several changes to this Institute in order to help manage the registration cost for booksellers. For example:
While the registration fee is higher than previous Institutes, ABA continues to subsidize the cost for each attendee.
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American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and technology. In turn our members support local schools through book fairs, donations and author visits; promote literacy; provide inclusive community centers; connect readers and books; add character to neighborhoods; champion and center diverse and new voices; and contribute to the local economy. We feel honored to support them in their work.
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