Publishers attending the 2026 ICUA Conference in Chicago will be offered a dynamic range of activities. Once you register as a Publisher, the UAA Executive Office will reach out to discuss your tailored participation. Registration will open on October 16.
SCHOLARLY ENGAGEMENT VIA ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Publishing representatives will have the option of serving as speakers on specially scheduled roundtables* on the following topics.
Deadline to sign up for a publishing roundtable = March 1, 2026.
*A roundtable session is an informal discussion of a topic scheduled for a 50-minute period (Friday, 1:00-1:50pm). The discussion is led by one or more persons but open to anyone who wishes to join in. Leading a roundtable is a good way to meet attendees interested in a specific topic.
NETWORKING
- ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WITH POTENTIAL BOOK AUTHORS:
Meet and greet sessions between publishing representatives and individual attendees will be facilitated to discuss book ideas, etc. A dedicated meeting space for these meetings will be provided. Each exhibitor will be assigned one (1) table in a shared conference room that they may use to display promotional materials, conduct meetings with attendees, etc.
- RECEPTIONS:
Exhibitors will have the option to interact socially with attendees during three (3) evening receptions (ticket purchase required).
MARKETING (sponsorships + ads)
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Please note: Physical book exhibits will not be a part of the 2026 conference.