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Evangelical Press Association Convention
The annual Evangelical Press Association Convention is your chance to step away from daily activities to engage and interact with the EPA Christian media community. Join together to explore new ideas and learn from one another through powerful seminars, workshops, discussions and presentations.
WHO WE ARE
The Evangelical Press Association is the world’s largest professional organization for the evangelical periodical publishing industry, both print and digital.
WHAT WE DO
EPA puts great focus on serving God through the written word, whether print or digital. Members of EPA share a commitment to excellence.
WHY WE MEET
The convention provides an opportunity to learn new skills and build relationships with editors, writers, designers, publishers and influential personalities in our industry.
EPA Convention
The annual EPA convention is a source of new ideas and creative innovations. It provides an intense time of professional learning, networking and inspiration.
From writers to designers, editors to publishers and seasoned veterans to emerging talents, the EPA convention provides an opportunity to grow and become something greater. This is not just an association, but rather a unique and tightly woven community focused on professionalism, respect and commitment to God. EPA members do not just meet with Christian periodical publishing leaders — they become them.
Featured Forums
Convention forums bring diverse voices to critical current topics. Leading ministry and industry experts dialogue on viewpoints, trends, and the appropriate response of Christian media to these issues.
SPEAKERS
At the heart of EPA conventions are the breakout sessions featuring ministry and industry leaders, individuals who are widely respected for their skills and knowledge. A stellar lineup of speakers present a wide variety of workshops on writing, editing, design, photography, technology, social media, management, marketing, and current issues. This is where you will be equipped to take your skills to a higher level.
Here's what convention attendees say:
- This EPA Convention was a great time of learning, connecting, sharing, and brainstorming. It was great to be around so many other people who were passionate about Christian publishing and I left with lots and lots of ideas!
- For my first EPA convention, I was very impressed. The event ran incredibly smoothly and was well-rounded in terms of workshop offerings and events. I had a great time and will definitely be back as often as I can.
- The workshops were fantastic.
- I thought the speakers were great. I found all my workshops to be helpful this year.
- New workshops were offered on topics that I was eager to hear.
- There was good content and good networking.
- I was REALLY encouraged this year by a few people, and I came away affirmed in my writing ministry.
- As a new editor, I loved meeting other people working in a similar field. It left me encouraged and challenged.
- I greatly appreciated the feedback from the judges’ remarks on our contest entries. They are well worth the fees.
- I think my personal highlight was just everything I came away with. I got a lot of great information and took a LOT of notes, and it’s exciting to take them home and figure out how to apply them in my context. It was also notable that every person I met seemed genuinely interested in connecting with me as a person – very rare and refreshing!
INSPIRATION. INSTRUCTION. INTERACTION.
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EPA 2027 | Chicago | May 16-18, 2027