We are in full swing in 2026, and already two weeks into March. I’ve had several people reach out asking about the conference. I’m excited to share that “The Power of U” Spring Conference schedule is set and registration is open. Now is the time to make plans to join us in Cedar Falls on April 16-17.
The conference team has worked hard to create a great schedule for our members. We will kick things off with one of the most requested opportunities - networking roundtables for publishers, sales and graphics. A publisher roundtable and a new sales roundtable will start us off Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. We’ve also added a graphics roundtable to the schedule for Friday afternoon.
Thursday evening will wrap up with an old-fashioned tailgate party from 5 to 6:30 p.m., giving everyone another chance to connect and unwind.
Friday is packed with valuable sessions, starting with keynote speaker Ryan Dohrn and his presentation, “The Power of You.” Breakout sessions will run throughout the day with dedicated tracks for sales, graphics and editorial.
Ryan Dohrn will lead our sales training sessions, while Russell Viers returns to focus on the humble Find/ Change in InDesign. The editorial track will be led by well-known publisher Trevor Slette, who will be discussing how publishers and editors can effectively use AI in their work.
During our awards luncheon, we will present 130 awards to more than 25 publications, along with several special awards. It will be a celebration you won’t want to miss.
We’ll close the day with the always popular 3-Minute Idea Exchange. This session is a favorite - especially when there is cash on the line for the winners. Some of the best ideas come directly from your fellow publishers, so remember to submit your ideas when you register.
We also have a new, user-friendly registration process this year to make signing up easier than ever.
We all spend a great deal of time focused on the day-to-day demands of publishing. I encourage each of you to take time to focus on The Power of You and make the commitment to attend the spring conference.
Register for conference here: https://www.mfcp.org/news-events
The conference team has worked hard to create a great schedule for our members. We will kick things off with one of the most requested opportunities - networking roundtables for publishers, sales and graphics. A publisher roundtable and a new sales roundtable will start us off Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. We’ve also added a graphics roundtable to the schedule for Friday afternoon.
Thursday evening will wrap up with an old-fashioned tailgate party from 5 to 6:30 p.m., giving everyone another chance to connect and unwind.
Friday is packed with valuable sessions, starting with keynote speaker Ryan Dohrn and his presentation, “The Power of You.” Breakout sessions will run throughout the day with dedicated tracks for sales, graphics and editorial.
Ryan Dohrn will lead our sales training sessions, while Russell Viers returns to focus on the humble Find/ Change in InDesign. The editorial track will be led by well-known publisher Trevor Slette, who will be discussing how publishers and editors can effectively use AI in their work.
During our awards luncheon, we will present 130 awards to more than 25 publications, along with several special awards. It will be a celebration you won’t want to miss.
We’ll close the day with the always popular 3-Minute Idea Exchange. This session is a favorite - especially when there is cash on the line for the winners. Some of the best ideas come directly from your fellow publishers, so remember to submit your ideas when you register.
We also have a new, user-friendly registration process this year to make signing up easier than ever.
We all spend a great deal of time focused on the day-to-day demands of publishing. I encourage each of you to take time to focus on The Power of You and make the commitment to attend the spring conference.
Register for conference here: https://www.mfcp.org/news-events