Vancouver International Publishing Conference 2026

Vancouver International Publishing Conference 2026

Date: June 6, 2026

Location: The Wallace

ABOUT

The Vancouver International Publishing Conference is where world-class publishing experts come together under one roof to offer insights on publishing trends and innovative, hard-to-access information about the publishing industry and case-studies from published authors.

Whether you're a writer, editor, or industry insider, this premier Canadian publishing conference is your gateway to networking, learning, and staying ahead in the evolving book industry.

DATE

June 6, 2026

8am - 8pm

LOCATION

Tucked between the sea and the sky, The Vancouver International Publishing Conference is hosted at The Wallace at the Shipyards in North Vancouver.

With an abundance of fresh cuisine, artisan shops and seawall walking paths, this conference is positioned to offer world-class west-coast hospitality with local comfort and accessibility.

Whether you are travelling to his event or are a BC resident, the restaurants, shops and accessibility of The Wallace, will provide ample opportunities to enjoy the ocean breeze while bumping into some of the best of the publishing industry.

TICKETS

Due to the exclusive access to industry professionals and networking opportunities, the VIPC has released limited tickets.

GETTING HERE

Whether you are travelling to his event or are a BC resident, the restaurants, shops and accessibility of The Wallace, will provide ample opportunities to enjoy the ocean breeze while bumping into some of the best of the publishing industry.

FROM OUT OF TOWN

Airport: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Travelling from YVR via Skytrain & Seabus: Take the Canada Line Skytrain to Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver, then transfer to the SeaBus ferry to Lonsdale Quay - The Shipyards are a short walk from the ferry terminal. (45-60mins)

SeaBus:

Take the SeaBus from downtown Vancouver's Waterfront Station to Lonsdale Quay. The SeaBus is a 12-minute ferry ride with views of the city, mountains, and Burrard Inlet. The North Shore terminal is located at Lonsdale Quay

Driving:
There are many parking options within walking distance of The Shipyards
There is one-hour free street parking
The Lonsdale Quay Market has accessible, paid parking in their underground parkade

Hotel Recommendation:

Within 100m of The Vancouver International Publishing Conference at The Wallace, there are two hotels recommended to attendees:

The Pinnacle at The Pier

The Seaside Hotel

Location:
The Shipyards is located on the waterfront in North Vancouver, just east of Lonsdale Quay and the SeaBus terminal. It's also less than a five minute walk from the Lonsdale Quay Transit Exchange..