THE VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING CONFERENCE

Schedule

Sun Jun 08 2025 at 09:00 am to 07:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The Wallace Venue | North Vancouver, BC

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WHERE THE PUBLISHING WORLD MEETS THE AUTHOR WORLD
About this Event

Welcome to the Vancouver International Publishing Conference where the publishing world meets the author world.

This one-day event VIPC hosts world-class publishing experts, offering their insights on publishing trends and innovative, hard-to-access information about the publishing industry.

Whether you're a writer, editor, or industry insider, this premier Canadian publishing conference is your gateway to networking, learning, and staying ahead in the evolving book industry.



LOCATION


Tucked between the sea and the sky, The Vancouver International Publishing Conference is hosted at The Wallace at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.
With an abundance of fresh cuisine, artisan shops and seawall walking paths, this conference is positioned to offer world-class west-coast hospitality with local comfort and accessibility.
Whether you are travelling to his event or are a BC resident, the restaurants, shops and accessibility of The Wallace, will provide ample opportunities to enjoy the ocean breeze while bumping into some of the best of the publishing industry.



TICKETS


Due to the exclusive access to industry professionals and networking opportunities, the VIPC has released 100 tickets to this event.



GETTING HERE


Whether you are travelling to his event or are a BC resident, the restaurants, shops and accessibility of The Wallace, will provide ample opportunities to enjoy the ocean breeze while bumping into some of the best of the publishing industry.


TRAVELING HERE:


Airport: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Travelling from YVR via Skytrain & Seabus:

Take the Canada Line Skytrain to Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver, then transfer to the SeaBus ferry to Lonsdale Quay - The Shipyards are a short walk from the ferry terminal. (45-60mins)

SeaBus
Take the SeaBus from downtown Vancouver's Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay.


The SeaBus is a 12-minute ferry ride with views of the city, mountains, and Burrard Inlet
The North Shore terminal is located at Lonsdale Quay
Driving
There are many parking options within walking distance of The Shipyards
There is one-hour free street parking
The Lonsdale Quay Market has accessible, paid parking in their underground parkade

HOTEL RECOMMENDATION:

Within 100m of The Vancouver International Publishing Conference at The Wallace, there are two hotels recommended to attendees:


Location
The Shipyards is located on the waterfront in North Vancouver, just east of Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus terminal. It's also less than a five minute walk from the Lonsdale Quay Transit Exchange..


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GRATTITUDE:


Host and sponsor: THE SELF PUBLISHING AGENCY

Event coordination: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

Volunteers: THE NORTH SHORE WRITERS ASSOCIATION



Agenda
SESSION 1: PUBLISHING TRENDS IN 2025

Info: Hear from a panel of experts about what is happening in the industry today, and what we can expect for the foreseeable future.


SESSION2: SELLING STORIES

Info: Hear from a panel of experts who have insider information on who is buying what stories, and what stories are selling.


SESSION 3: THE COURAGE TO CREATE: TRAUMA & ADVERSITY

Info: A panel of professionals who detail what it takes to write, edit and publish stories that inspire change and enhance lives.


SESSION 4: BOOK MARKETING & PR

Info: Learn from industry and media experts about social media, building platforms and what the media wants to cover in the literary world.


LITERARY LOUNGE: NETWORKING & SOCIAL

Info: Lean in and relax with industry professionals, writers and authors in our post-conference literary lounge.


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Where is it happening?

The Wallace Venue, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, Canada

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

CAD 177.45 to CAD 250.95

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