BISG West Coast: Portland

The Book Industry Study Group is coming to Portland!

This September, BISG is bringing its mission and expertise to the West Coast.

Join us for a gathering designed to connect publishing professionals across the publishing supply chain.

What to Expect:

• Welcome & Introductions

• Industry Programming: conversations on pressing topics like supply chain, metadata, rights, sustainability, and more. We'll hear from:

  • Nellie McKesson, Founder of Hederis
    Hederis was the winner of the 2023 BISG Industry Innovator Award. Hederis builds custom tools and out-of-the-box apps to solve modern publishing problems like content transformation, content workflows and distribution, layout and production, and more.
  • Joe Biel, Founder and CEO, Microcosm Publishing
    Joe Biel is a self-made autistic publisher who draws origins, inspiration, and methods from punk rock to sell millions of books. Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm Publishing, Publishers Weekly's #1 fastest-growing publisher of 2022 and #3 in 2023/2024, and WorkingLit, the software responsible for Microcosm's aforementioned success—now available for other publishers. 
  • Beth Steiner, Production Director, Andrews McMeel Publishing
  • and more to be announced!

• Networking and Meet & Greet

Who Should Attend: Publishers (trade, academic, indie), printers, manufacturers, libraries, distributors, retailers, technology providers, industry nonprofits, and publishing education partners.

This is your chance to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and learn how BISG is driving industry standards and solutions that benefit us all. Let’s build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and work together on the future of publishing!

Please register to attend and please share with your publishing colleagues!

Light refreshments will be served.

Thank you to our host, Multnomah County Library! Multnomah County Library is Oregon's largest public library, serving nearly one-fifth of the state's population. A nationally recognized institution, Multnomah County Library is a learning organization with a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement and exceptional customer service. The library actively recruits persons from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds to enhance service to its diverse community. Learn more at multcolib.org.