301-305, Level 3, DLCC

• Tuesday, February 24: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
• Wednesday, February 25: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Thursday, February 26: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm

The always-popular Galley Room is filled with ARCs of upcoming titles from Wi2026 sponsors. A limited supply of book totes will be on hand.

The FedEx Shipping Desk will also be open to assist in shipping your galleys back to your bookstores.

Meet the Presses

East/West Atrium and Ballroom Gallery, Level 3, DLCC

• Tuesday, February 24: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Wednesday, February 25: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Thursday, February 26: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Meet with small and mid-size publishers for informal conversations. These publishers will have sample copies of their books, and some will have additional copies for giveaways.

Vendor Showcase

East/West Atrium and Ballroom Gallery, Level 3, DLCC

• Tuesday, February 24: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Wednesday, February 25: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Thursday, February 26: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Check out gift vendors, ABA business solution partners, POS vendors, and other service providers at the Vendor Showcase. And check the Wi2026 site often for the full list of participating vendors and to make appointments.

Bookseller Lounge — 326, Level 3, DLCC

• Monday, February 23: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, February 24: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Wednesday, February 25: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Thursday, February 26: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Open to all booksellers, this space provides an opportunity to chat with colleagues and take a break before heading back to the conference.

Quiet Room — 337, Level 3, DLCC

• Monday, February 23: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Tuesday, February 24: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, February 25: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Thursday, February 26: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

The Quiet Room is intended to provide a quiet, calm space where attendees can spend time away from noise, bright light, and other stimuli of conference spaces. Take a break and relax! This space is not available for conversations or meetings.

Interfaith Prayer & Meditation Room — 332, Level 3, DLCC

• Monday, February 23: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, February 24: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, February 25: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Thursday, February 26: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

The Interfaith Prayer & Meditation Room welcomes all faiths and beliefs as a peaceful place for meditation, worship, and reflection. This room has space for attendees to sit, kneel, or set out prayer mats. This space is not available for meetings, but light conversation or worship in accordance with attendee religious and spiritual practices is welcome.

12-Step Meetings — 322, Level 3, DLCC

• Monday, February 23: 7:00 am – 7:30 am
• Tuesday, February 24: 7:00 am – 7:30 am
• Wednesday, February 25: 7:00 am – 7:30 am
• Thursday, February 26: 7:00 am – 7:30 am

A morning 12-Step Meeting is held each day at 7:00 am. All in recovery are welcome. A schedule of local meetings can also be found at Pittsburgh Area Central Office.

ABA is a non-profit trade association. In a trade association, members help run the organization by participating on councils and serving on the Board of Directors. These are all voluntary and unpaid positions. Member bookstore owners and booksellers who work in member stores may also participate in education as panelists or speakers. All member panelists are paid a $100 honorarium. This rate is comparable with market rate in the book industry and among trade associations. Council members and Board members are also comped registration, travel and hotel for some Institutes as are scholarship recipients; all bookstore owners and booksellers who work in a member store are eligible to apply for scholarships. Publishers support authors appearing at Winter Institute, and training companies that facilitate education are paid by ABA.