BISG@50 Meet Up: Columbus


Saturday, July 11, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)
Category: In-Person Events

Visit with colleagues from across the industry for a relaxed BISG@50 Meet-Up and happy hour during the Columbus Book Festival!


In town for the Columbus Book Festival (July 11-12)?

Join us following Saturday's headlining author talk with the one and only TJ Klune, for a chance to connect with publishing colleagues and celebrate our industry, together.

If you work at a publisher, distributor, manufacturer, retailer, marketing or publicity firm, a literary agency, or in the library space, please join us!

Come make new contacts and learn more about BISG, the only book publishing organization with members from every segment of our industry.

As we mark our 50th anniversary, we’ll reflect on BISG’s mission of addressing issues that span the supply chain—developing solutions, setting standards, sharing best practices, and fostering collaboration that strengthens the industry. And, of course, we’ll look ahead to what comes next.

Please share with colleagues—the more the merrier!

We extend a special thank you to incoming BISG Board Member, and Metadata Committee Chair, CLAIRE HOLLOWAY, for making this Meet-Up possible.


Gemut Biergarten is a neighborhood-oriented, German style brewery, biergarten, and restaurant operating out of historic Firehouse 12 in the heart of Olde Towne East, Columbus!


Gemut Biergarten encourages cheer, leisure, and distraction from the busy life. Come relax and take pleasure in their refreshing libations and well-crafted fare!

If you're interested in hosting or sponsoring a BISG@50 Meet Up, please email bisg50@bisg.org.

For More Information:

Liz Bartek

Liz Bartek

Marketing & Communications Manager, Book Industry Study Group