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FAPACon 2025
Schedule

Friday, August 1

Conference Registration &

Awards Celebration Tickets

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11:00 AM Conference Registration Opens
Location: Citron East/West Ballroom Lobby

  • The registration table will remain open until 4:00 PM

  • Conference attendees receive a conference badge, which includes their admission to the Awards Celebration.

  • Additional celebration tickets may be purchased for guests not attending the conference.

  • Awards Celebration attendees may pick up their tickets at the registration table.

  • Basket Raffle tickets will be sold until 4:00 PM

  • The raffle drawing is on Saturday evening during the Awards Celebration, and ticket holders must be present to win.

  • Awards celebration tickets do not include admission to the conference.

Annual FAPA

General Membership Meeting

​12:00-12:30 PM

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Location: Citron East/West Ballroom

  • This meeting is open to all FAPA members.

  • Conference registration is encouraged but is not a requirement to attend.

Friday Conference Events

1:00–4:00 PM     

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Conference Registration and Badge is Required for all conference events

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Location: Citron East/West Ballroom​

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1:00 PM Conference Opening and President’s Welcome

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1:30–2:30 PM Rick Bettencourt:

Marketing from Within: Build the Confidence and Skills to Sell More Books


2:30-3:00 PM Break/Networking


3:00–4:00 PM Alexandra Silva Labarr:

The Power of Networking: Making High-Level Connections

Friday Evening Networking Reception

5:30–8:00 PM     Location: Veranda

  • This meet-and-greet reception is open to FAPA members, conference attendees, awards celebration participants, and their guests. The complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet is provided by our sponsors.

  • A cash bar is available.

  • All winners and their guests are invited.

  • Conference registration is not required to attend.

Saturday, August 2

Conference Registration &

 Awards Celebration Tickets

 

8:00 AM Conference Registration Opens

Location: Citron East/West Ballroom Lobby​

  • The registration table will remain open until 3:45 PM

  • Conference attendees receive a conference badge, which includes their admission to the Awards Celebration.

  • Additional celebration tickets may be purchased for guests not attending the conference.

  • Awards Celebration guests not attending the conference may pick up their pre-ordered tickets at the registration table.

  • Basket Raffle tickets will be sold until 3:45 PM

  • The raffle drawing is on Saturday evening during the Awards Celebration, and ticket holders must be present to win.

Saturday Conference Events

8:00 AM–3:45 PM

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Conference Registration and Badge is Required for all conference events​

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Location: Citron East/West Ballroom


8:30 AM President’s Welcome

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9:00–10:00 AM Liz Coursen:

The Book Tourist: Seven Steps to a Wildly Successful Book Tour

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10:00–10:30 AM Coffee Break/Networking

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10:30–11:30 AM Keynote: Ray Brehm

Clone Yourself with AI: The Author’s Shortcut to Book Profits and Getting all the Platform Stuff Done using AI Without Touching Your Manuscript

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11:30 a.m.–12:45 PM Lunch/Networking

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12:45–3:15 PM Speed Dating with the Pros

Join industry pros for rapid-fire small group insights, dynamic talks, and lively Q&A!

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​3:15 PM President’s Closing Remarks


3:45 PM Conference Closes/

Preparation for Awards Celebration begins

2025 FAPA President's Book Awards Celebration

Saturday, August 2 Awards Celebration
5:00 - 10:00 PM

Location: Citron East/West Ballroom

Cocktail attire is encouraged

Awards Celebration tickets are required for admission

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5:00 PM Check-in/Networking

  • Cash Bar in the Lobby

  • Last chance to purchase raffle tickets

5:30 PM Ballroom Doors Open

  • Open seating is available

  • Select your seat and reserve it with your place card

5:30–8:30 PM 2025 FAPA President’s Book Awards Event

  • Sit-down, three-course dinner served (salad, main course, dessert)

  • Presentation of Awards

  • Basket Raffle

9:00 PM Medalists Reception in the Sunroom

Location: Sunroom/Lobby Bar

  • Join us in congratulating the medalists! This reception is open to all FAPA members,
    conference attendees, awards celebration participants, and their guests.

  • Food and drinks available for purchase from the bar.

  • Tickets are not required for this event.

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