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Curated room, not a crowd.
A hard cap of 120 attendees means your team isn’t competing for attention with 50 other tables. Meaningful interactions happen by design.
hosted by Women in Publishing Summit & lightbeamers
TURNÂ YOUR MESSAGEÂ
INTO MOMENTUMÂ
October 15-17, 2026
San Antonio Riverwalk
120Â intentionally-capped seatsÂ
2 audiences · 1 room
Authors Need Stages.
Speakers Need Books.
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Most of the people walking into Stages & Pages are one move away from unlocking the next stage of their business. Published authors who want to start commanding stages. Established speakers who know their next book multiplies their fees. Coaches, consultants, professionals, and experts who are done being the best-kept secret in their industry.
Event at a Glance
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Three days. One room. Real momentum.
Dates
October 15 to 17, 2026
Location
San Antonio Riverwalk
Attendance
100 GA + 20 VIP, capped
Format
3Â Tracks: Speakers, Authors & Visibility
This is not a beginner's conference.
 Every attendee is already in motion — already published, already on stages, already running the business. They came for the right room, the right relationships, and what's next.
 Who you'll meet: Â
120 women who are ready to spend.
This is a curated room — not a convention floor.
- Established authors with a published book who want stages, media, and speaking fees.
- Experienced speakers earning fees who know their next book multiplies authority.
- Coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs who use speaking + books as their core marketing engine.
- Decision-makers actively investing in publishing services, PR, podcast booking, branding, and content production.
Your ideal client,
in one room.
- 100% Women business owners + experts
- $497–$1,497 Self-funded ticket. They’re spenders.
- 20 VIPs with priority sponsor access
- 2 days + VIP day Of direct, in-person face time
Our Reach
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Two brands. Thousands of buyers.
Across two flagship brands, two podcasts, and virtual / in- person events— your message reaches a vetted community of women authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs.
100k+
COMBINED AUDIENCE
Email + social across both brands
Top 1.5%
PODCAST RANK
The Inside Story - globally ranked
Alexa's Publishing Chat - top 5%
5000+
AUTHORS & SPEAKERS SERVED
Programs + events
10+ years
IN BUSINESS
Established communities and programs
LIGHTBEAMERS — APRIL ADAMS PERTUIS
-  The Inside Story Podcast — top 1.5% globally, 5+ years weekly
- Â Global Facebook community across 20+ countries
- Â 30+ years as journalist; 10,000+ interviews conducted
- Â Sought after International Speaker
- Â Bestselling author of 3 compilation books
WOMEN IN PUBLISHING SUMMIT — ALEXA BIGWARFE
-  10+ years hosting virtual conferences for authors— thousands attend
-  Alexa's Publishing Chat podcast - Top 5%, 5+ years
- Â Year-round programming: bootcamps, retreats, in-person events
- Repeat Sponsors include IngramSpark, Hybrid Global Publishing, BookFunnel, ProWritingAid, and many more
WHY THIS WORKS FOR SPONSORS
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Real face time. Not a logo on a lanyard.
Across two flagship brands, two podcasts, and virtual / in- person events— your message reaches a vetted community of women authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs.
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Buying-ready audience.
These are entrepreneurs already paying for the services you sell. They came because they have budget, they have a goal, and they need partners, not pitches.
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Two days of structured access.
Day 1 panels and keynotes. Day 2 hands-on tracks. Lunch on the floor. VIP dinner. Sponsors are baked into the program. You’ll be in conversations, at the tables. This method has high ROI.
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Proven concept.
Sponsors from last in-person event left with paying clients and future bookings.
THE THREE DAYS
Where your brand shows up.
Thursday · Oct 15
Teaching Panels
- Instructive panels
- Vendor showcase wall live all day
- VIP dinner on the Riverwalk (eve)
Friday · Oct 16
Hands-On Tracks
- Three concurrent tracks: Speaking, Author, Visibility
- Hot-seat coaching + breakthroughs
- Sponsor ‘office hours’ on the floor
Saturday · Oct 17
VIP Day
- Brunch with hosts + Tier 1 sponsors
- Private 90-day visibility workshop
- 1:1 sponsor meetings (VIP priority)
- Intimate, 20 VIPs only
 What Sponsors Get Â
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Visibility before, during, and after.
- Logo on sales page
- Featured in pre-event email sequence
- Mention in registration confirmation
- Pre-event social posts to combined following
- Branded exhibitor table in main flow
- Stage recognition at panel close
- Workbook ad placement
- Direct access to attendees on Day 2
- Logo + offer in attendee follow-up email
- Featured in attendee community group
- Recap reel mention (2027 promo)
- First right of refusal for 2027 sponsorship
TIER ZERO · ONE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
Founding Partner
Built for partners who want to grow with us all year long.
$9,000
 Limited to 1 Â
EVERYTHING IN THE PREMIER + VIP SPONSOR LEVEL(SEE PREMIER SLIDE)
Plus exclusive Founding-Partner positioning.
- Category exclusivity at Stages & Pages 2026 – we won’t bring in a competitor
- Stage recognition + branded panel
- LOGO on Swag Bags
- Exhibitor table — both days
- Included in VIP dinner Thursday + full VIP Day Saturday
- Full-page workbook ad
- Featured in pre-event marketing
- Bring 2 team members
- First right of refusal — 2027 Stages & Pages
PLUS YEAR-LONG GROWTH PARTNERSHIPÂ
 12 MONTHS Â
12 months of co-marketing across both brands.
- Quarterly featured newsletter mention (4 issues)
- Podcast guest spot on Inside Story + Alexa’s Publishing Chat
- Year-round social spotlights across both brands
- Co-branded webinar or training to combined audience
- Community group features
- Cross-promotional collaboration on launches
- Quarterly partnership check-ins with hosts
- Other opportunities as they arise for working together to grow brands
The Ecosystem - Founding Partners
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Year-round, not just one weekend.
When you partner with Stages & Pages, you're plugging into a connected ecosystem of audiences, podcasts, and ongoing programming that runs all 12 months.
Stages & Pages Conference
The October weekend in San Antonio. Two days of teaching panels and hands-on tracks, plus the Saturday VIP Day. Where relationships start.
Inside Story + Publishing Chat
April’s top-2% Inside Story and Alexa’s Publishing Chat reach the speaker and author audiences weekly. Featured sponsors get on-mic across the year.
WIP Summit + LIGHTbeamers
An active Facebook community + WIP Society + WIP Summit (March 2027). Year-round social, email, and event touchpoints with the same buyers.
TIER ONEÂ
Premier Partner
Two ways in. Both include category exclusivity, stage time, table + workbook ad.
$3,500 - $ 5,000
 Limited to 4 Â
PREMIER PARTNER
$3,500
Everything you need to own your category in the room.
- Main stage recognition + panel slot
- Exhibitor table — both days ($1,000 value)
- VIP dinner seat — Thursday on the Riverwalk
- Half-page workbook ad ($350 value)
- Featured in pre-event email + sales page
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight email
- Bring 1 team member
- First right of refusal — 2027 conference
PREMIER + VIP
 $5,000
 MOST PREMIUMÂ
Premier Partner + full access to Saturday's VIP Day.
Everything in Premier, plus:
- Full access to Saturday's VIP Day (20 VIPs only)
- Intimate small-group session with VIP attendees
- Seat at VIP brunch
- Logo on VIP Day signage + workbook
- First-pick scheduling for 1:1 VIP meetings
- Co-branded VIP welcome gift placement
TIERÂ TWO
Featured Partner
Strong visibility + meaningful access — without category exclusivity.
$1,000
 BEST FOR: Podcast agencies, branding studios, software, regional services, local businesses Â
INCLUDES:
- Branded exhibitor table both days
- Stage recognition during sponsor showcase
- Half-page workbook ad
- Logo on sales page + conference signage
- Inclusion in pre-event email sequence
- Mention in post-event recap email to attendees
- Bring 1 team member at no charge
TIERÂ THREE
Showcase Partner
Ă€ la carte. Right-sized for tools, regional brands, and in-kind partners.
Coffee / Snack Break (2)
$1500/day
Sponsor coffee and snack breaks one or two days.
Add thisTable Tent Sponsor (1)
$500 / day
Branded table tents, single-day or both-day option. Workbook mention. Email recap inclusion.
Add thisVIP Dinner Sponsor
$1500
Your business will be the key focus at the exclusive VIP dinner.
Add thisDoor Prize or Swag Bag Item
$150
Live drawing Day 1 of your premium door prize. Stage shoutout. Or provide an item in all SWAG bags.
Add thisTIER FOUR
Community Partner
Set the tone before the doors open — host the official pre-event mixer, then stay in the room all weekend with on-stage recognition, the attendee workbook, and the SWAG bag.
What’s Included
Pre-Event Mixer
Host the official pre-event mixer for all ticket holders. Your room, your energy, your audience.
Mixer Replay
Recording and key takeaways shared with every attendee who couldn’t join live.
On-Stage Recognition
Brand spotlight from the main stage, plus a reminder for attendees to use what they gained at the mixer.
Pre-Event Quiz
Your signature quiz sent to every attendee ahead of the event.
Workbook Ad
Half-page ad in the attendee workbook, in exchange for promoting the event to your audience.
Swag Insert
Optional postcard or marketing item included in the attendee SWAG bag.
AT A GLANCE
All tiers, side by side.
| Feature | Founding $9,000 | Premier + VIP $5,000 | Premier $3,500 | Featured $1K | Showcase $150–$750 |
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| Category exclusivity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| Branded exhibitor table | Both days | Both days | Both days | Both days | $500/day |
| Stage time | Panel | Panel | Panel | Showcase | Lunch mention |
| VIP Day access (Sat) | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Year-long co-marketing | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Podcast guest spots | 2 shows | – | – | – | – |
| WIP Summit 2027 booth | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Workbook ad | Full + back | 1/2 page incl. | 1/2 page incl. | 1/2 page incl. | $350–$750 |
| Team members included | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – |
 Your Hosts Â
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Two communities. One conference.
April Adams Pertuis
Storytelling & visibility expert
Has helped thousands of speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs develop their message, craft their keynote, and build authority that opens doors. She brings the speaker community, thought leaders with a story to tell and ready to tell it at scale, who are looking to publish books and find more visibility.
Alexa Bigwarfe
Publishing strategist + business coach
Has supported thousands of authors and publishing professionals worldwide in writing, publishing, and launching their books and bookish businesses since 2013. She brings an audience of published authors and entrepreneurs ready to turn their books into speaking careers, launch podcasts, and find visibility.
NEXT STEPS
Let's get you in the room.
Premier categories are limited and filling on a first-confirm basis. Here's what happens next.
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Click the Button Below
Tell us which tier (or add-on) fits, and whether category exclusivity matters to you. We’ll confirm availability within 24 hours.
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30-minute partnership call
We walk through fit, swap ideas on how your team gets the most out of the room and align on activation details.
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Confirm + invoice
Payment Link will be provided. Final balance due 60 days out. We start running pre-event promotion June 2026.