2026 BMI Spring Management Conference - IBPA

Conference Overview

The BMI Spring Management Conference will be held May 13–14 at the Hyatt Regency Portland in conjunction with IBPA. Besides enjoying the BMI Spring Conference, attendees will have the chance to stay in Portland to learn and network with IBPA members.

Featuring Rose City Robotics

On Thursday, May 14 from 1:00–2:00 PM, our own Joe Cole will present "AI, Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing".

Event Schedule (Subject to Change)

Wednesday, May 13

• 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Registration
• 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Board of Directors Meeting
• 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Opening Reception – Strolling Supper

Thursday, May 14

• 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast (sponsored by Tecnau)
• 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: AI and Cyber Security – Graeme Rudd, Assessed Intelligence
• 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: AI Tools and How to Use Them – Addie Olson, CASCADIA SOLUTIONS
• 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Break (sponsored by Port Hawkesbury Paper)
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: AI in Book Manufacturing – Jonathan Jacobsen and Christian Schamberger
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Rising Star Award (sponsored by Kodak)
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: AI, Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing – Joe Cole, Rose City Robotics
• 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Break (sponsored by Inland Empire Paper Company)
• 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Roundtable Discussion
• 5:00 PM: Literature and Libations Reception with IBPA at historic Powell's City of Books

Stay for IBPA

One of the benefits of co-locating with IBPA is the option to stay for the IBPA Publishing University event. When you register for the BMI Spring Management Conference, you'll see options to add on 1-day or 2-day passes to IBPA. It features 3 keynote speakers and 5 breakout sessions dedicated to Established Publishers, Newer Publishers, and Industry Hot Topics.