Special discount available!
Join us for a five-day intensive program dedicated to the future of publishing, led by an outstanding group of thought leaders who will be paving the way.
The NYU Advanced Publishing Institute (NYU API) is a premier executive education course designed for mid to senior-level publishing professionals interested in the latest strategies and business practices in book publishing. This five-day program will take place January 6-10, 2025, on-campus at NYU.
Sessions will take place from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm daily. There will also be breaks scheduled throughout each day, to allow attendees to network with fellow industry professionals. Lectures and workshops will be conducted by leading publishing executives. Through case studies, problem-solving exercises, and analysis of successful strategies, attendees will deepen their understanding of the industry and come away with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives on today’s workplace.
2025 Program Fees:
2025 Early Bird Rate: $4500 (ends Sunday, October 13, 2024)
2025 Regular Rate: $5000 (starting Monday, October 14, 2024)
Program fee includes daily breakfast, lunches, and opening and closing receptions.
DATE
January 6-10, 2025
TIME
All-Day
LOCATION
New York City
AUDIENCE
Publishing Professionals
CONTACT
nyu.api@nyu.edu
David Shelley, CEO, Hachette Book Group US and Hachette UK, delivers a state-of-the industry overview of the challenges and opportunities book publishers face today, and shares his outlook for the future.
Madeline McIntosh, former CEO, Penguin Random House, and Founder, CEO and Publisher, Authors Equity, provides an inside look at her innovative new company, and the importance of putting authors first.
Aman Kochar, President and Group CEO, Baker & Taylor, shares strategies for how to lead a team through times of change and disruption, evolving the old publishing world into the new, and emphasizing a “dare-to-change” philosophy.
James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble, talks shop, offering insights into the sales and merchandising strategies that are working in the current retail marketplace.
Emma Straub, renowned New York Times-bestselling author, explains why she opened an independent bookstore, how she built a community of book lovers, and how publishers can best work with indies.
Leading international book fair directors from around the world discuss the latest global trends in book publishing, and how book fairs are attracting huge new audiences eager to buy and sell rights.
Mary McAveney, President and CEO, ABRAMS, shares her perspective on redefining leadership and success in publishing with a case study on performance marketing.
Kristin Fassler, Senior Vice President and Director of Integrated Marketing Strategy, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, Penguin Random House, joins with Amanda Orenstein, Head of Consumer Insights for the company, to offer an inside look into how publishers and their marketing teams (big and small) can analyze and predict consumer tastes on social platforms, then make this data actionable.
Shanteka Sigers, Author & DEI Strategist, presents a fresh approach to DEI as a way to grow businesses through the lens of market opportunity.
Nadim Sadek, Founder and CEO, Shimmr AI, unpacks what publishers need to know now about how AI can change their businesses in multiple ways, and spotlights the value of automated advertising for backlist titles.
Anna Tavis, Department Chair, Human Capital Management Department, NYU School of Professional Studies, draws upon her extensive experience as a professor and global researcher in workplace performance and behavior to present best practices for AI in the office.
Keith Riegert, CEO, Ulysses Press and Perfect Bound Technologies Corporation, offers a practical AI demonstration, sharing AI tools and techniques that publishers big and small can implement today to optimize their productivity at work.
Leading experts in the audio market speak to the latest trends in format and focus, how listening patterns differ around the world, and what’s next.
An in-depth exploration of innovative new business strategies, including new ways to use data, and opportunities in translation rights. A panel of experts addresses what’s new and next.
The program is designed for mid-to-senior-level publishing professionals seeking to grow their businesses, learn a higher-level skill set, develop new business strategies, network with publishing visionaries, and emerge re-inspired.
A broad range of thought leaders from book publishing and from other industries.
The program will include presentations, panel discussions, and fireside chats with publishing experts. Workshops and breakout sessions will enable attendees to problem solve in groups, sharing ideas and seeking solutions to current and future industry challenges.
Sessions will run from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with breaks for lunch, coffee, and connecting.
New York City offers many housing options, including hotels, short-term rentals, and similar accommodations. We currently have a discounted rate at the Walker Hotel close to NYU API and you can book your room at this special 2025 API Walker Hotel link.