REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! Welcome to our region's ultimate gathering event for children's book writers and illustrators! We’re looking forward to hosting 2025 Oktoberfest Conference! Our theme this year is "Recharge Your Creative Life!". We're excited to invite some of the region's renowned authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals who will inspire and guide you on your artistic journey. Ready to recharge and rejuvenate your creativity? We're excited to bring you some of the industry's best and up and coming creatives to watch for! Be prepared for engaging panels, deep dives on craft, opportunities to network, and build your creative brand. Don’t miss Oktoberfest for your chance to learn, create, and connect.
Conference Details
October 18, 2025, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Roundhouse Market & Conference Center, 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
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Conference Registration Costs
NOTE: You must be logged in to your SCBWI account to receive your member discount.
Early Bird Discount – Must register by xxxxx
SCBWI Member: $179
Non-member: $199
Standard Registration – All registrations after xxxxx
SCBWI Member: $199
Non-member: $209
Conference Add-Ons
There are a number of incredible add-ons you can choose to participate in! Some items are an additional cost and have specific deadlines.
--Manuscript Critiques and Illustrator Portfolio Critiques by agents, editors, authors, and illustrators
--Professional Headshots by Di Starr
--Pitch Speed Dating with agents
--Illustrator Masthead Artwork Contest
Visit the links above for important information about these conference add-ons. Both critiques and headshots are limited in availability and will fill up VERY fast. Paid add-ons must be purchased when you register!
SCBWI Refund Policy
--Full refund for conference fee (minus $25 administrative fee) until Sept 22.
--After Sept 22, refunds will only be given in case of military service or a death in the family.
--No refunds will be given on the optional manuscript and/or illustration critiques. In the event of cancellation of your conference registration, any add-on critiques will also be terminated and no critique will be provided.
--We do not give credit toward future events for cancellations.
--No one under the age of 18 is permitted to attend any conference events.