October 17–19
UVU Sorensen Student Center
The Tenth Annual Conference of Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media, and the Arts will take place on October 17–19, 2024. It will be held in the Sorensen Student Center of Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah.
- Virtual Preconference Classes will be held on weekday nights and Saturday mornings in September and early October. (Included in both the in-person conference package and the virtual conference package)
- Deep-Dive Workshops and the Publishers’ Summit (new this year) will be held on Thursday, Oct 17. (Each purchased separately)
- The Main Conference will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct 18–19. It will include:
- 4 Keynote sessions (available via livestream to those with the virtual conference package)
- 56 breakout sessions in eight tracks
- Vendor exhibits and the Mass Book and Media Signing
- In-person Fast Pitch (each pitch an additional charge)
- Quick Critiques, Networking Hour, and other sessions for feedback or interaction
- The LDSPMA Awards Banquet will be held the evening of Friday, Oct 18, in the same venue. (Tickets purchased separately)
- Virtual Fast Pitch will be held Friday, October 25, at 1:00–3:00 pm Mountain Time. (Available in both the in-person conference package and the virtual conference package. Each pitch is an additional charge.)
- Recordings of the virtual preconference classes, the 4 keynotes, and the 56 in-person breakout sessions will be available to rewatch from mid-November through February 28, 2025. (Included in both the in-person conference package and the virtual conference package.)
The conference will take place during UVU’s academic fall break.
Early Bird registration opens in April 2024. Join our email list to make sure you get notified of our earliest discounts:
What Is the LDSPMA Conference?
The annual conference for Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media, and the Arts (LDSPMA) is a multi-day event for networking and professional development. At our conference, over 450 Latter-day Saint authors, publishers, editors, artists, songwriters, and students gather to develop their professional skills, network with each other, and seek inspiration and support in a faith-fostering environment.
4 Keynote Speakers
Ally Condie
Author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Matched series and numerous other books
Friday Morning Session
(Oct 18, 9:00–9:50 am)
Kristin M. Yee
Second Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency and former production manager at Disney Interactive Studios
Friday Afternoon Session
(Oct 18, 3:10–4:00 pm)
Coming Soon
It’s going to be someone awesome! Check back soon.
Saturday Morning Session
(Oct 19, 9:00–9:50 am)
Michael McLean
Songwriter, composer, author, performer, playwright, and filmmaker
Saturday Afternoon Session
(Oct 19, 3:10–4:00 pm)
8 Tracks of Breakout Sessions
These breakout sessions will feature dozens of leaders in publishing, media, and the arts who will share best practices, life lessons, and industry knowledge.
Each track will have 7 in-person sessions and 1–3 virtual preconference sessions:
- Fiction Writing Track
- Nonfiction Writing Track
- Musical Arts Track
- Visual Arts Track
- Media Track
- Editing, Design, and Production Track
- Marketing Track
- Business, Leadership, Finance, and Entrepreneurship Track (new this year!)
The deadline to submit a session proposal for 2024 has passed. You can submit a proposal to be considered for our 2025 conference here:
12 Deep-Dive Workshops
Apart from the main conference on Friday and Saturday, you can register separately for any of our half-day, hands-on, interactive workshops held on Thursday, October 17.
Workshop topics will likely include:
- Writing
- Editing
- Marketing
- Getting Published
- Music Performance and Business
- Video Creation
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to attend?
Definitely not! LDSPMA is an international organization for members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who work in media, the arts, and publishing, or seek to do so. Please come and enjoy!
Can children and youth attend the conference?
Individuals must be at least 12 years old to attend the conference. They must purchase a ticket. Babies in arms (approximately 12 months or younger) are allowed for free as long as they do not overly disrupt the conference experience of other attendees.
Do you offer bulk registration discounts?
Yes! If you order 5–9 registrations at one time, you get an additional 10% off the current discount rate. If you order 10+ registrations at one time, you get an additional 15% off the current discount rate. Email us at info@ldspma.org to arrange a bulk registration. This option is ideal for publishing companies, universities, or other organizations who want to send several of their employees or students to our conference.
Who qualifies for the student and minor discount?
Anyone who will be a part-time or full-time college student or anyone who will be between the ages of 12 and 18 at the time of the conference.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
If you need to cancel your registration, please email us at info@ldspma.org. Our refund policy is as follows:
- Cancel by September 3: Full refund
- Cancel between September 4 and October 10: 50% refund
- Cancel after October 10: No refund
If you have extenuating circumstances and want to request an exception to the above policy, please email us at info@ldspma.org and explain your circumstances. We reserve the right to deny or grant such requests at our discretion. Due to costs incurred close to the conference (such as ordering meals, programs, and other materials) and because we will likely sell out registrations this year and will have to turn some people away, we will not be able to grant last-minute or after-the-fact refund requests.
What Past Attendees Are Saying:
Early Bird registration opens in April 2024
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