"My goal for coming to NVNR was to gain insight about events and marketing"
--NVNR 2023 Attendee

Coming to New Voices New Rooms with a set of specific goals will go a long way toward making your conference experience useful, profitable, and fun. But NVNR is a large conference with a very busy program;  even the most detailed plans may get sidetracked when there is so much on offer to do. 

NVNR has created an Attendee Checklist of things to know and things to do so that when you arrive at the conference, you can spend more time on the things that are important to you than on looking for the right room for an event:

Some things to do before the Show

Attend NVNR’s Bookseller Orientation
The Bookseller Orientation is virtual, via Zoom, and will take place on Wednesday, July 10 at 1PM ET. You can register for orientation here. 

Join the NVNR Discord Community
The online NVNR  Discord community is a great place to talk with, and make plans with other attending booksellers. share ideas and photos, and get information about that session you missed. It’s also a year-round way to stay in touch with your bookseller friends! Email Kit Little.

Ask for a Mentor/Buddy
If this is your first time at NVNR or if you’d like an industry veteran to introduce you to vendors and other booksellers, you may request a mentor/buddy at the registration desk or from your regional ahead of time

Some things to do at the Show

Plan to Divide and Conquer
If you’re bringing staff to the conference, you should split up instead of attending all the same sessions in order to get the most out of your time. Share the load by giving each person their own goals based on their role at your store.

Review Your Plans Each Day
Take some time in the evening to review your plans for the next day so you have an idea of where to go in the morning.

Attend Genre Buzz and Pick of the Lists
NVNR aims to introduce booksellers to a variety of publishers, large and small, and titles for the upcoming season. Don’t miss our Genre Buzz and Pick of the Lists sessions, where you can discover new titles to bring into your store.

Attend the Receptions
NVNR holds receptions at the end of each day, and these are excellent opportunities to network with other booksellers, authors, and publishers. Don’t skip these!

See the whole checklist

Register here: SIBA | NAIBA