SCBWI BI CONFERENCE 2022 Saturday night party
After two years off, we are delighted that we are once again able to hold an in-person conference. This year things will be a little different as we’re heading to the bright lights of Manchester, but the Saturday night party will still be one of the highlights of the weekend.
The party offers the perfect opportunity to network with other conference-goers and make new writing and illustrating friends. But not only that, with the conference faculty and invited industry guests also in attendance, you never know who you’ll be standing next to at the bar.
This year the party will be taking place at the Hyatt Hotel, just a short distance from the conference venue. We’ll be settling in with a welcome drink and getting ready to mingle before sitting down to a delicious three-course meal.
The party also offers us the
chance to celebrate all the publishing successes we’ve had over the last year.
If you’re registered for the mass book launch, this is the place you need to
be. We’ll also be presenting the
prestigious Crystal Kite award.
One of the most common party related questions we’ve had since the organisation of this year’s conference began was, is there going to be a cake? And the answer to that is, of course! No conference party would be complete without it. And this year it will be just as much as a showstopper as in previous years. If you're taking part in the mass book launch, you’ll even find a little fondant book around the edge with your book cover printed on. And you might even find one of your characters incorporated in the design. It’s almost a shame we’ll have to cut it.
As well as the cake, the other thing the conference party would not be complete without is fancy dress. For many years conference goers have delighted in finding a costume. Whether it’s a small nod to our conference theme or a full-blown kid lit character, you’ll fit right in. And who knows, you might even win the prize for the best costume. This year the theme is all things Manchester. With such a wide brief, there are plenty of ideas to choose from and still time to get creating your costume. But don’t feel you have to dress up. Party clothes are just as acceptable.
With so much packed into the weekend, this conference is definitely one you’re not going to want to miss. If you haven’t already booked your place, do so before it’s too late. And remember, the tickets for the conference party are booked separately from your main conference ticket. Bookings close in just two days (1st November) so don't delay!
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