The 2025 Austin SCBWI "Mini-MFA" Conference
Sep 27, 2025
Joe C Thompson Conference Center, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
The SCBWI Austin Conference is here! Early bird starts June 27th, 2025. Mark your calendars!
EARLY BIRD OPENS JUNE 27TH <- Save 25% off conference pass with Early Bird! First access to pitch, critique, portfolio review spots! Get 50% off Publishing Bootcamp with Early Bird pass!
Join us September 27th, 2025 here in downtown Austin, Texas for the 2025 Austin SCBWI Mini-MFA Fall Conference to learn your craft, get feedback on your work, and meet and make friends with fellow children’s book writers and illustrators.
- 2 keynotes
- 8 breakout sessions on writing, illustrating, and professional development
- 8 workshop/intensives on picture books, novels, and illustration
- along with OVER 60 SPOTS for critiques, pitches, portfolio reviews
- Participate in portfolio showcase
- Parking & lunch INCLUDED!!
- Access to: Members only Friday night INDUSTRY MIXER
- Lots of SCBWI swag!
We can’t wait to see you there!