2023 BMI Annual Conference
PGA National Resort
400 Avenue of the ChampionsPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
United States
* Registration open until 11/1/23 at 2:00 PM (EST)
Event Details
Nov 4-6, 2023
PGA National Resort - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Similar to 2022, we will have an optional social on Saturday night before golf and the reception that kick off on Sunday.
Monday's festivities will end at the close of the gala Monday night. So plan your departure for Tuesday Nov 7.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday November 4th
5:00 PM Optional Social
Sunday November 5th
9:00 AM Golf Outing
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Opening Reception - Strolling Supper
Monday November 6th
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast Sponsored by Ricoh
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM BMI Annual Meeting
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Mary McAveney, ABRAMS
10:00 AM Spouse/Guest Breakfast
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Panel on Publisher Forecasting
Featuring: Ken Brooks - Amplify Education, Cathy Felgar - Princeton University Press, and Gary Jones - River Rock Advisors
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Panel on Sustainability
Featuring: Brian O'Leary - BISG, Bill Barry - Macmillan, Shannon Bone, New Leaf Paper, Dirk Hiler - Lakeside Book Company
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch sponsored by Book Automation
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Industry Roundtable
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM BMI Update - Matt Baehr, Executive Director
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Living Yes, And - Travis Thomas
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Gala Reception Sponsored by 
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM Awards Gala
Tuesday November 7th
Optional Canon Tour
AVAILABLE SPONSORSHIPS
Wifi and Event App - $3,000 [SOLD]
Breakfast - $3,000 [SOLD]
Lunch - $3,000 [SOLD]
Gala Reception - $3,000 [SOLD]
Break Sponsor (2 breaks) - $2,000 each
For More Information:
HOTEL RESERVATIONS (Closes 10/20)
Make your hotel reservations at PGA National using this Web Link: Book Manufacturers Institute Annual Meeting 2023
Attendees as of 11/1
SUNDAY ACTIVITIES
Golf - Tee Times Starting Sunday at 9am
You'll get a chance to play the Fazio course at PGA National. Cost is $250 which includes lunch. You will be invoiced separately by BMI for golf if you choose to participate. If you need rental clubs, please note that on your registration. Rental clubs will cost $85 which will be payable on site. Foursome will be arranged prior to the event via e-mail.
Pickleball - Sunday 1-3pm
Come play the game that is all the rage. PGA National has their own pickleball courts. There is no cost to play and equipment will be provided. Please e-mail Matt if you are interested.
OPTIONAL TUESDAY MORNING TOUR
Come tour the new Canon Americas Customer Innovation Center in Boca Raton FL the morning of Tuesday November 7th, 2023 after the wrap up of the BMI Fall Conference. Transportation will pick you up at the hotel at 8:15 am on Tues Nov 7th to take you to the Canon facility. The Canon technology tour will be from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Attendees will be on their own for transportation after, but both Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach airports are only a ½ hour drive from the Canon Facility.
WIFI and App Sponsor
Cancellation Policy: Cancel by Friday, Sept 30th and receive a refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancel between Oct 1 and 13 and receive a refund less a $250 processing fee. No refunds issued after close of business Oct 13 2023. Cancellations must be made in writing via email to mbaehr@bmibook.com . Any refunds will be processed after the meeting