SCBWI regions host a wide variety of affordable in-person events. From retreats to conferences, you'll find the perfect program for connecting with other creatives and improving your craft. Check here often to find a nearby event that fits your interests. You can also explore the Regional Virtual Events page and visit individual SCBWI Region pages for upcoming events and programming.
Be sure to follow your home region to keep up with the latest local news and activities near you. Go to your Member Home page, click the My Profile button, then the Edit My Profile button. Scroll down the page and click "Set your SCBWI home region," then click the arrow and choose your home region to add it to your profile.
Regional In-Person Events
SCBWI England South and London: Monthly Friday Night Social
June 5, 2026: Come and join us for a drinks and social for Writers and Illustrators of Childrens books! Members and non-members welcome.Wherever you are on your author journey, come for support, solidarity, and to share your passion for wonderful children’s books! Bring along your favourite childrens book, or one that you have written! This is the first of three ‘monthly meet-ups’... if there is enough interest we plan to continue indefinitely! So please show your support by coming along if you can. Time - 6:30-8:30 pm London time. Location - Primrose Hill Community Library, 11-16 Sharples Hall St, London NW1 8YN. We will be asking a voluntary donation for drinks, all proceeds of which will go to Primrose Hill Community Library to help keep it running.
SCBWI Wisconsin: Engaging Stories in-person conference and monthly webinars
Registration closes September 25, 2026: Engaging Stories! Readers must have a compelling reason to start—and continue—engaging with your story. Engaging Stories is designed to provide takeaways and insightful creative strategies and techniques from acclaimed authors, illustrators, author-illustrators, agents, and editors. Join us at the SCBWI Wisconsin 2026 Engaging Stories webinar series and in-person conference. Webinars take place on the following dates: Feb.17, March 10, April 14, May 2, June 9, Aug. 9. In-person conference is October 8-10, 2026
SCBWI Texas Austin: 2026 Mini MFA Conference
September 26, 2026 (registration closes September 15): Early bird registration opens June 14th, 9am CT. The Austin SCBWI conference is a jam-packed 1-day conference with a mix of classes, socials, panels, first looks, awards, mentorships, and more! Additionally, our virtual critique sessions offer over 300 spots for pitches, critiques, zooms, portfolio reviews, and AMAs. SCBWI Austin brings in top local talent and industry pros from all over the country. This conference is for pre-published or currently-published professionals looking to further their career!
SCBWI Midsouth: 2026 Midsouth Regional Conference
September 26-27, 2026: Join us this fall in Nashville as we host award-winning author Alan Gratz and hear from other industry experts at the Midsouth Regional Conference. We'll be Composing Community, Career, and Craft over two days with breakout sessions on writing, illustrating and publishing, intensive workshops to help you take your work to the next level, opportunities to get feedback on your work, prizes and contests, and more. Early bird registration opens May 9, and hot-ticket items like critiques, pitches and agent ask-me-anything sessions will sell out fast. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned conference attendee, there's something for everyone.
