Independent College Bookstore Association

CES
2023-01-05 10:00 - 2023-01-08 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Meet up with ICBA at CES in Las Vegas - the Consumer Electronics Show, where all things Tech Products, from gadgets to trends will be all around! ICBA has attended this show for several years, and more and more Members have shown interest.
ICBA hosts a Member and Vendor Reception on Jan 5, 6:30-8PM - stay tuned for details.

2023 Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show
2023-01-18 08:00 - 2023-01-20 17:00 UTC | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, United States
The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show is for brand owners, licensors, licensees and retailers interested in sports licensed products. Attendees will have the chance to see some 400 exhibiting companies. This show is continuing to grow in popularity with college stores, and ICBA will once again be attending this year. After hours, we will be hosting an informal gathering for ICBA Members!
ICBA Member Reception
Thursday, Jan 19 | 6:30 - 8 PM
Watch for registration & full details!

ICBA 2023 Conference & PRIMEtime
2023-02-06 17:15 - 2023-02-09 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
It’s the ICBA Annual Conference & PRIMEtime in Las Vegas! Join us for Professional Development Education, Networking, and Vendor Programs as we innovate through these dynamic times, take advantage of opportunities, and sustain operational & financial independence.
We know you’re hungry to connect, learn, and strategize for business growth. Our theme for ICBA 20232 is “Your Best Bet for Success - Don't Leave Your Future to Chance."
Register & Visit the ICBA Conference Website
Members, we hope to see you in Las Vegas at Conference!
NOTE: You can register for hotel accommodations with ICBA's preferred rate directly at the site above under the "Event Information" tab.

ICBA Member Reception at CAMEX 2023
2023-03-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us and your Member friends and peers on 3/8 in New Orleans! Full details are visible below when you are logged in to the ICBA Member Dashboard. Food, fun, drink, and a small gift await you - hope we see you there! And on the CAMEX show floor, find us at Booth #270!
We'll be at the spot for famous cajun flavors, good times, and heartfelt camaraderie - all about a 6-minute walk from the Convention Center and show-recommended hotels. Hope to see you - login for full details and to RSVP!

Industry Webinar - Course Materials Interventions and Student Retention: Special Webinar for School Administrators & Academic Leadership
2023-03-23 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
With students facing so many challenges outside the classroom, this upcoming webinar looks at what we can do to help students achieve success and is tailored to the concerns of academic leadership and school administrators. ICBA AVP RedShelf brings together researcher and higher ed consultant Dr. Mike Moore and Dr. Brad Piazza, VP of Academic Affairs of Waukesha County Technical College, to explore the course materials piece of the student retention puzzle.
Members, when you are logged in, you will see the webinar registration link below!

Equitable Access: Your Playbook for Success, Webinar-Part 1 of 2
2023-05-02 13:00 - 14:15 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
In our free, Member-exclusive Spring Webinar Series, we'll hear from panels of both Member Stores and Vendor Partners. These timely, topical sessions are important as the EA landscape both accelerates & broadens.
**In Part I, Member Stores discuss their specific journey to, and "flavor" of EA model. Hear from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, San Diego State University, Wayland Baptist University, University of Colorado Boulder

Part II features ICBA Course Materials Vendor Partners on how they've been able to partner with stores to solve particular needs. Hear from RedShelf, Verba by VitalSource, and Vindy.

NOTE: You only need to register once in order to attend both panel webinar sessions! Members, when you are logged into your Member Dashboard, the registration link will appear at the bottom of this post below.

Part I: Tue, May 2, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT - Store Panel
Part II: Thu, May 4, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT - Vendor Panel
Topics we'll be excited to cover:

How EA discussions get started and the store’s role
Creating a realistic timeline from start to implementation
Technical/IT/Accounting challenges
Creating internal roles and responsibilities for success
Objections from faculty, administrators, students, and other key stakeholders and ways to overcome

Building consensus across campus
Potential considerations with libraries or other entities

Publisher relations
Pricing
Managing print
Managing OER
How “opt-outs” work
Marketing/Communication of the program
Tips to avoid costly mistakes along the way

There will be prepared remarks, moderated panel Q&A with Jon Bibo, and moderated Attendee Q&A

Equitable Access: Your Playbook for Success, Webinar-Part 2 of 2
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:15 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
In our free, Member-exclusive Spring Webinar Series, we'll hear from panels of both Member Stores and Vendor Partners. These timely, topical sessions are important as the EA landscape both accelerates & broadens.
In Part I, Member Stores discuss their specific journey to, and "flavor" of EA model.
**Part II features ICBA Course Materials Vendor Partners on how they've been able to partner with stores to solve particular needs. Hear from: RedShelf, Verba by VitalSource, and Vindy.
NOTE: You only need to register once in order to attend both panel webinar sessions! Members, when you are logged into your Member Dashboard, the registration link will appear at the bottom of this post below.

Part I: Tue, May 2, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT
Part II: Thu, May 4, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM CT
Topics we'll be excited to cover:

How EA discussions get started and the store’s role
Creating a realistic timeline from start to implementation
Technical/IT/Accounting challenges
Creating internal roles and responsibilities for success
Objections from faculty, administrators, students, and other key stakeholders and ways to overcome

Building consensus across campus
Potential considerations with libraries or other entities

Publisher relations
Pricing
Managing print
Managing OER
How “opt-outs” work
Marketing/Communication of the program
Tips to avoid costly mistakes along the way

There will be prepared remarks, moderated panel Q&A with Jon Bibo, and moderated Attendee Q&A

The Economics of EA - Webinar with Verba by VitalSource
2023-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Presented by Verba | VitalSource:
Rentals and digital changed your balance sheet, and EA will too - in a good way. Our program pricing tool and advanced analysis enable you to predict the impact EA can have on your bottom line and provides a starting point as you evaluate the next steps in course material delivery. In this webinar we’ll cover:
• EA’s impact to the stores bottom line
• Key metrics/KPI’s for EA
• Staffing & operational considerations
• Maximizing revenues and minimizing costs/risk
• How stores have navigated this journey successfully
Join our experienced team for an interactive discussion about the economics of Equitable Access and why it’s a realistic, and practical, solution for Indie stores.
This free webinar presented by Verba by VitalSource is exclusively for ICBA Members and contains a mix of educational and commercial content.
NOTE: ICBA Members, if you don't see the registration link below, check that you are logged in. You can then find the registration link below or access it via your Member Dashboard.

OACS-Ohio Association of College Stores Spring Meeting
2023-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | College of Wooster, 1189 Beall Ave, Wooster, 44691
It's time for the OACS Spring Meeting, at College of Wooster on May 23! Join ICBA and your OACS Community! ICBA is part of the program, presenting ICBA Innovators on May 23, 10AM - 3PM - a rundown of several exciting ways Member Stores are creating success and engagement for their store and community.

ICBA Vendor Spotlight
2023-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for this ICBA Vendor Spotlight with Premier Annual Vendor Partners (AVPs) across several supplier categories: Gifts, Medical Apparel & Supplies, Headwear, POS System & Smart Lockers. We'll be joined by resero Retail Technologies, SnackMagic, Spectrum Uniforms, and Zephyr!
Buyers - get all the facts, trends, and answers to your questions! When logged in to your Member Dashboard, you will see the registration link for the webinar below!

Tri-State Bookstores 2022 Annual Conference
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-07 | Holiday Inn Duluth-Downtown, 200 West First Street, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Duluth is the site for the 2023 Tri-State Annual Conference, June 5-7, 2023, including a college store tour. ICBA CEO Jon Bibo will be there at the Meeting and Trade Show and will present a session. Stay tuned for details!

ICBA Buyer Trip - Atlanta Apparel Market
2023-06-07 - 2023-06-09 | AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Take advantage of market-only specials along with making connections with retail experts and finding areas to better your business. There are three different Buyer trip opportunities through June and July, with each of these ICBA Buyer experiences including the following:

ICBA will host a Pre-Market 30-minute Webinar with participating Buyers.
ICBA will host Buyers (space limited) with on-site market overview, ICBA Buyer Networking, and a coordinated tour to nurture product categories, plus more.
IMC is pleased to provide 1-2 nights complimentary hotel (depending on the market).

There are limited space and incentives - contact Denise Walsh at DeniseWalsh@ICBAinc.com by April 24 to reserve a spot for ICBA's Atlanta Apparel Buyer Trip.

S2S Networking Discussions - Sales $4M - $10M
2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Store Leaders, learn and share with your ICBA Community peers as we talk about successes, challenges, and trends in store operations. This is your time, and you get to drive the networking discussion! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations.
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

S2S Networking Discussions - Sales $10M+
2023-06-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)

S2S Networking Discussions - Community Colleges
2023-06-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Store Leaders, learn and share with your ICBA Community of peers as we talk about successes, challenges, and trends in store operations. You get to drive the networking discussion, so ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations - this is your time!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

S2S Networking Discussions - Stores Up to $4M
2023-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

Marketer2Marketer Networking Discussion
2023-06-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about all things Marketing! Ask questions and share your observations and ideas. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2023
2023-06-13 09:00 - 2023-06-15 15:00 (America/Chicago) | McCormick Place South, 2301 S King Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
The ICBA Team heads to the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, held from June 13 - 15 at McCormick Place in Chicago - ICBA will be there on Thu 6/15, checking out what’s new and what’s next in retail innovation. Member Stores, if you’ll be attending, look us up as this is in our hometown of Chicago – we’d love to catch up in person! Reach us at Office[at]ICBAinc.com.
Expo Hall access is free for retailers! Register and get show information.

B2B Networking Discussions - Apparel/Gifts-1
2023-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Apparel & Gifts, what's hot, what's new, and more! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. Members, you drive the networking discussion! This is the second of two calls on Apparel/Gifts.
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

B2B Networking Discussions - Tech Products
2023-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community of Buyers as we talk about all things Tech! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

B2B Networking Discussions - Course Materials-1 IA/EA
2023-06-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Course Materials, including IA & EA. Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see registration link below.

B2B Networking Discussions - Supplies
2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Supplies! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

B2B Networking Discussions - General Books
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about General trade books! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

B2B Networking Discussions - Apparel/Gifts-2
2023-06-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)

B2B Networking Discussions - Course Materials-2 General
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about all things general Course Materials! Ask questions, ask follow-ups, & share your observations. You drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see registration link below.

Networking Discussions - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
2023-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI). Ask questions & share your observations and ideas. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

Name Image Likeness Networking Discussion
2023-06-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Learn and share with the ICBA Community as we talk about the fascinating topic of Name Image Likeness! Ask questions and share your observations and ideas. Members, you drive the networking discussion!
When logged in, Members will see the Zoom registration link below.

ICBA Buyer Trip - Atlanta Gift Market
2023-07-12 - 2023-07-16 | AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Take advantage of market-only specials along with making connections with retail experts and finding areas to better your business. There are three different Buyer trip opportunities through June and July, with each of these ICBA Buyer experiences including the following:

ICBA will host a Pre-Market 30-minute Webinar with participating Buyers.
ICBA will host Buyers (space limited) with on-site market overview, ICBA Buyer Networking, and a coordinated tour to nurture product categories, plus more.
IMC is pleased to provide 1-2 nights complimentary hotel (depending on the market).

There are limited space and incentives - contact Denise Walsh at DeniseWalsh@ICBAinc.com by May 15 to reserve a spot for ICBA's Atlanta Gift Market Buyer Trip.

Atlanta Gift Market 2025
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-18 | AmericasMart Atlanta, 240 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303
Shop thousands of product lines across hot-selling categories to stay abreast of key trends and find desired products for your target customers! Make connections with retail experts and your ICBA Buyer peers--and find areas to better your business!
Contact Denise at ICBA for details, DeniseWalsh[at]ICBAinc.com.

NACUBO 2023 Annual Meeting
2023-07-15 10:00 - 2023-07-18 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Dr., Orlando, FL, 32821
ICBA will exhibit and speak at the annual meeting of National Association of College and University Business Officers. On Monday, July 17, ICBA CEO Jon Bibo delivers the Monday TECHTalk “Driving the Affordability of Course Materials to Support Student Success.” Jon speaks from 1:35PM - 2:05PM on Mon, July 17. Jon will share the latest data on how new Inclusive Access and Equitable Access Course Materials Programs are developing and succeeding at institutions of all types and sizes, while preserving academic freedom for faculty. This is the second year of ICBA’s participation as we believe in the importance of connecting on important topics with Business Officers here and at other business/auxiliary service events such as NACAS.
NACUBO Expo Hall hours:
Sunday, July 16: 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM, 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Monday, July 17: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, 11:45 AM - 2:15 PM
