The
Impact Author
Festival
Phoenix’s Biggest Day of Stories, Speakers and Connection
July 18, 2026
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
All Day Event
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Meet Authors
Connect with published authors from around the country.
Book Signings
Purchase books and meet the people behind them.
Live Stage Sessions
Learn from experts in publishing, marketing, business, and storytelling.
Networking
Build relationships with readers, authors, entrepreneur, and indutry professionals.
THIS ISN’T A CONFERENCE.
IT’S A FESTIVAL.
A full day of live speakers, real stories, and energy you can feel the moment you walk in.
Meet the authors behind the books.
Meet the mentors shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Meet the partners and innovators building what’s next.
You don’t need to be a writer to belong here. You just need to be curious.
Whether you’re coming to be inspired, to network, to discover a new favorite author, or just to spend a Saturday somewhere unforgettable, this is built for you.
What You’ll Experience
A FULL DAY OF LIVE SPEAKERS
We’ve brought together voices from media, business, AI, publishing, film, and entertainment, all on one stage, all in one day.Come for the topics that interest you. Stay for all of it.
Visibility and Media
How today’s biggest stories get discovered
Building a Brand
What it really takes to become recognizable
Turning Ideas Into Income
Real strategies from people doing it
AI and the Future
What’s changing and how to keep up
Speaking and Stage Presence
The art of commanding a room
Film and Entertainment
How stories become something bigger
Live Panel: Real Stories, Real Lessons
A live conversation with bestselling authors and industry experts, breaking down what actually worked, what they’d do differently, and what’s next.
Pull up a seat. This is the kind of conversation you don’t get anywhere else.
Meet the People Behind the Books
Walk the room. Talk to published authors, mentors, and industry partners from the IIBA community.
- Book signings
- Real conversations
- New connections
- A few surprises
This is the part of the day where the energy really comes alive.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
A full day in the room: speakers, stories, entertainment, and connection.
- Full day access to the Impact Author Festival
- All main stage sessions and speaker talks
- Access to the book signing and author meet area
- Open networking throughout the event
- Live entertainment and experiences
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF
DOWNTOWN PHOENIX
RENAISSANCE PHOENIX DOWNTOWN HOTEL
100 N 1st St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Some Days You Remember
You can scroll through highlights online.
But you can’t replace:
- Being in the room
- Meeting someone who changes your perspective
- Feeling the energy of a room full of people building something
This isn’t a webinar. It’s a full day, in person, in Phoenix, and it only happens once a year.
THIS IS YOUR INVITATION
Whether you’re an author, an entrepreneur, or just someone who loves a good story and a great day out, This room is for you.
July 18, 2026
Phoenix, arizona
tickets only $10
Every ticket includes automatic raffle entry · No hidden fees · All ages welcome