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2025 BMI Spring Management Conference

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT) to Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Event Details

April 27-29, 2025

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

The BMI Spring Management Conference will be held April 27-29 at the Sheraton Grand Nashville in the heart of Music City. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Sheraton Grand Nashville places you within walking distance of the iconic Broadway entertainment district, renowned restaurants, and cultural landmarks, allowing you to experience the vibrant energy of Music City during this year’s conference. 

EVENT SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)

Sunday April 27

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM    Registration 

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM    Board of Directors Meeting

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM    Opening Reception - Strolling Supper

Monday April 28

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM     Breakfast sponsored by:

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM     EUDR, Publishers and Printers - Matthew Baldwin, Baldwin Global Consulting

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM   EUDR and ESG Software Solutions - Scott Breadmore, LiveEO; Thomas Carr, Osapiens and moderated by Matthew Baldwin

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM   Break sponsored by:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM   Sustainability Roundtable

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM      Lunch and Rising Star Award Sponsored by:

1:30 PM  - 2:30 PM       Tariffs and Global Economy Update - Paul Swartz, Boston Consulting Group

2:30 PM  - 3:00 PM       Break sponsored by:

3:00 PM  - 4:00 PM       Publication Methods and Production Decisions - Jonathan Merkh, Forefront Books and Rebecca Burgoyne, United Methodist Publishing

4:00 PM  - 5:00 PM       Publishing Industry Stats with AAP's StatShot - Syreeta Swann, COO of AAP

Dinner on your own

Tuesday April 29

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM     Breakfast sponsored by Standard Finishing

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM   Automation in Finishing Case Studies - Muller Martini, Magnum, Tecnau, Standard Finishing, Book Automation

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM   Break sponsored by:

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM    Workflow Automation Case Studies - Bronte, Canon, Spencer Metrics, Solimar Systems

For More Information:

Matt Baehr
Matt Baehr
Executive Director (703)939-0679

Hotel Reservations

The hotel block is closed, however we may have a few rooms available under BMI. If you would like to see if any are available, e-mail Matt Baehr.

Attendee List

See the attendee list as of 4/21

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Management Conference Sponsorships Available

Wifi and Event App - $3,000

Breakfast - Port Hawkesbury Paper (Monday); Standard Finishing (Tuesday)

Break Sponsor - Osapiens

Lunch/Rising Star Award - Sponsored by Muller Martini
* Present the award during the lunch and includes your registration costs


Cancellation Policy: Cancel by Friday, March 28th and receive a refund less a $50 processing fee. Cancel between March 29 and April 11 and receive a refund less a $250 processing fee. No refunds issued after close of business April 11, 2025. Cancellations must be made in writing via email to mbaehr@bmibook.com . Any refunds will be processed after the meeting.