SCBWI-MI 2027 Spring Conference

SCBWI-MI’s 2027 Spring Conference, Navigating Your Narrative

May 14th-15th, 2027

Richard M. Devos Center, Grand Rapids, MI

Now and Later payment plan: A new opportunity to help make conference registration fees more manageable!

Here’s how it works:

·      Pay the first half of the early bird conference fee now. See prices below.

·      You will receive a discount code to use plus instructions on how to apply it when you go to pay the second half of your registration fee when early bird registration opens in March.

• All add-ons including critiques, intensives, portfolio showcase, conference bookstore, and pitch submissions will be available when you register for the second half of the early bird registration- March 19th-April 4th.

Please note:

·      This is for early bird registration.

·      This is non-refundable. Please see SCBWI’s refund policy on the tile below.

Now & Later Registration- Opens November 1st-15th, 2026

Premium (paid) Member- $82.50 now & $82.50 by April 4th, 2027

Preview (non-paid) User- $102.50 now & $102.50 by April 4th, 2027

Student with Premium Membership- $70 now & $70 by April 4th, 2027

Student Preview (non-paid) User- $90 now & $90 by April 4th, 2027

** Students- contact Jodi McKay ([email protected]) for discount code.

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Conference Registration Dates & Fees:

Early Bird Registration- Opens March 19th - April 4th

Premium (paid) Member- $165

Preview (non-paid) User- $205

Student with Premium Membership- $140

Student Preview (non-paid) User- $180

** Students- contact Jodi McKay ([email protected]) for discount code.

Regular Registration- Opens April 5th- May 3rd (if seats are still available)

Premium (paid) Member- $195

Preview (non-paid) User- $235

Student with Premium Membership- $170

Student Preview (non-paid) User- $210

** Students- contact Jodi McKay ([email protected]) for discount code.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please check your email for a receipt...Your receipt is proof/confirmation of registration. 

***This conference is in-person only. No recordings will be made. ***

Conference registrants will also have the opportunity to pitch your WiP to an agent, 2 editors, and an art director! Please read more about the pitch opportunity below.

Only 140 seats are available for this event. Don't miss out on your chance to grab one of them!!