Join Us in Celebrating BK's 20th Anniversary!

Berrett-Koehler Publishers was founded in 1992. You are invited to join us in celebrating our 20th Anniversary by participating in three BK events on July 19 and 20, 2012, at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco.

All Berrett-Koehler readers, authors, service providers, sales partners, shareholders, friends, and other BK Community members are invited to attend one, two, or all three of the events. And you are welcome to invite friends to join you if you wish to do so. Register now -- seats are limited.

Download the full press release here.

 20th Anniversary Celebration,  Thursday, July 19, 2012, 4:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., Commonwealth Club, San Francisco

We will begin with an informal reception featuring a dinner buffet, then enjoy a formal program, and finish with an informal reception featuring delicious desserts.

The program will honor the Top 10 Bestselling BK Authors/Author Teams (in terms of total combined lifetime sales in all editions of their BK books). All of these bestselling authors will be present and will speak about their vision of the future for creating a world that works for all:

• Margaret Wheatley
• Peter Block
• David Korten
• Arbinger Institute
• John Perkins
• Brian Tracy
• BJ Gallagher
• Richard Leider and David Shapiro
• Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller
• Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans

Annual Shareholders Meeting (open this year to non-BK shareholders), Thursday, July 19, 2012, 1:00 P.M. to 4:15 P.M., Commonwealth Club, San Francisco

This meeting is famous for being one of the most informative events each year, not only about everything that is going on at Berrett-Koehler Publishers, but also about the book publishing industry in general. In 2012, for the first time, it will be open to non-BK shareholders. The meeting will include reports about the state of the publishing industry, the state of Berrett-Koehler, advances in e-books, trends in digital publishing, new developments in book sales and marketing, news from BK's international publishing marketplaces, business challenges and opportunities for BK, and many other topics.

"Every year, I learn more about the publishing industry on the day of your annual meeting than I do during the other 364 days combined."

-- Bill Upton, President of Malloy INC.

BK Community Dialogue,  Friday, July 20, 2012, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Commonwealth Club, San Francisco

BK authors and other thought leaders, readers, service providers, and invited guests will come together to explore such questions as:

• How can we, as BK Community members, increase our capacity, individually and collectively, to create a world that works for all?
• What insights and inspiration can we share, what connections can we form, and what actions can we take?
• What new means of connecting, modes of influence, and emerging technology can aid in this quest?

The format will be highly participative and will utilize meeting methods like Open Space and Dialogue that invite us to engage in the conversations that matter most to us. This gathering will be a unique opportunity to form new connections and initiate new collaborations that will support our individual and collective efforts in our communities and the world.

Registration Information

Seats are limited at all three events and are expected to sell out quickly, so register soon.

July 19th Celebration and Annual Shareholders' Meeting (registration is good for both events)

$40: Register by February 29

$60: Register by May 31

$75: Register after May 31 or at the door

 This includes a dinner buffet and desserts at the Celebration and snacks at the Shareholders Meeting.

July 20th BK Community Dialogue

$90: Register by February 29

$110: Register by May 31

$125: Register after May 31 or at the door

This includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks, as well as participant materials.

Cancellation Policy:

Persons who cancel their registration by May 31, 2012 will receive a 50% refund of the registration fee. To cancel your order and receive a refund, please contact Customer Service at 1 (800) 929-2929 during weekdays from 8am to 9pm EST. You can also contact Customer Service via email at bkp.orders@aidcvt.com.

And...save the dates of July 21 and 22, 2012, for the BK Authors Marketing Workshop, which will also take place in the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Register by clicking here.