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SoCal Owners' Retreat

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
16 Seats Remaining

New this year, CALIBA is hosting a day of Owner-specific education. Registration for the event is limited to 35 people. Have an idea for a topic, e-mail Hannah at hannah@caliballiance.org

Join your fellow booksellers for a day of peer-to-peer education, author panels and showcases, and Rep Pick sessions! 

Breakfast, lunch, and reception bites are included with your ticket. 

Tickets are only available for Bookstore Members. 

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Registration Options

Credits Price
SoCal Owners' Retreat
A ticket for the Owners' Retreat includes a full day of peer-to-peer education, breakfast and lunch.  Registration Ends 5/18/26 at 5:00 PM PDT
$80.00

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The Glenn Goldman Scholarship Fund View Product FREE Donation

Agenda

May 27
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Details TBA

CALIBA is returning to the Pasadena Hilton in May for an Owners' Retreats (new activity!) AND our Spring Forum for a day of lively conversation, education, rep picks, and networking.


SPONSORSHIP & PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Help us make the Spring Forums a unique book industry celebration AND more affordable for booksellers! 

Sponsorship Opportunities: 
  • NEW Owners' Retreat Sponsorships: A peer-to-peer educational event scheduled for the day before Spring Forum. Includes digital promotion credits. $500 Owners' Retreat Coffee Breaks | $1000 Owners' Retreat Breakfast / Lunch | $2000 Owners' Retreat Education

BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY

Sponsorship & Promotion deadline is February 13th.

For our group rate, book a room at the Pasadena Hilton via this link by April 27th.

Address: 168 South Los Robles, Pasadena, CA 91101

If you are interested in carpooling, fill out this Carpool form. Already filled out the form and want to find a carpool buddy? Click here to access the carpool buddy list.

Join us as we kick off our SoCal Spring Forum at Vroman's and The 1894 wine bar on
May 27th from 7-8:30pm. Grab a glass of wine, chat with fellow booksellers and Reps,
and browse Vroman's!


Vroman's Bookstore
695 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA
May 27th, 7-8:30pm
RSVP NOW

For More Information:

Hannah Walcher
Hannah Walcher
Executive Director (415)561-7686x101