NYU SPS Announces Keynote Speakers for Its 4th Annual NYU Advanced Publishing Institute, January 6-7, 2027

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NYU SPS Announces Keynote Speakers for Its 4th Annual NYU Advanced Publishing Institute, January 6-7, 2027

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October 12, 2026

Celebrity Author and Industry Leaders from Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House Headline the 2027 Program Sessions NEW YORK, October 13, 2026— The <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments.html">NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media (PWM)</a> today announced its keynote speakers and other session highlights for its <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/events/center-for-publishing-writing-and-media-events/advanced-publishing-institute.html">Fourth Annual NYU Advanced Publishing Institut</a><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/events/center-for-publishing-writing-and-media-events/advanced-publishing-institute.html">e</a> (NYU API) on January 6-7, 2027, at NYU’s Washington Square campus in New York City. “NYU API will explore the ideas, strategies, and technologies shaping the future of publishing,” said Andrea Chambers, executive director, Strategic Initiatives in Publishing, NYU SPS PWM. “A course, not a conference, it is taught by thought leaders from the highest echelons of the publishing industry, who are eager to help participants expand their knowledge and return to their companies brimming with new ideas.” “The 2027 program will focus on innovation, leadership, and growth strategies, with a special emphasis on four pillars driving publishing today: Innovation, Audience, AI, and Analytics. NYU API 2027 is designed to give publishing professionals practical strategies and new perspectives for navigating what’s next in the publishing industry,” added Chambers. The keynote speaker sessions include: <ul class="p-list"> <li>Greg Greeley, chief executive officer of Simon & Schuster, in a fireside chat with Ed Nawotka, senior news and international editor at Publishers Weekly, reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead for publishers. Drawing upon his nearly 19 years of experience at Amazon, Greeley explores how questioning the status quo can help publishing leaders innovate, engage more deeply with audiences, and achieve stronger outcomes and growth.</li> <li>Danny Meyer, restaurateur, business leader, and author of the new book What Could Possibly Go Right? The Essential Journey to Scaling an Enduring Culture, talks candidly in a fireside chat with his editor, Andy Ward, executive vice president and publisher at Random House, Penguin Random House. The pair explore not only the author-editor relationship, but also how to build an energized, cohesive, and motivated work environment that can apply to any creative business.</li> <li>Sanyu Dillon, president, Random House Publishing Group, Penguin Random House, delivered the opening keynote address at the first NYU API in 2024. In conversation with Nina von Moltke, co-founder and president of Authors Equity, she returns four years later to reflect on how the industry has changed and to share her perspective and her predictions on what is next for publishers. Drawing on her years as a leader and expert in evaluating market trends and reader behavior, she will help API attendees carry their classroom learnings into the workplace.</li> </ul> Other featured 2027 sessions include: Wednesday, January 6, 2027: <ul class="p-list"> <li>Building a Mindset of Innovation<ul class="p-list"> <li>Stephanie Leyser, strategist and technology expert, Amazon Web Services</li> </ul> </li> <li>Leveraging Your IP and Cultural Assets<ul class="p-list"> <li>Amy Kaplan Jarashow, senior vice president, Global Publishing – Global Products & Experience, Paramount Global</li> </ul> </li> <li>Maximizing The Exploding Power of Video<ul class="p-list"> <li>Dean Kowalski, head of learning partnerships, YouTube</li> </ul> </li> <li>From Launch to Longevity<ul class="p-list"> <li>Susan Corcoran, senior vice president and director of publicity, Random House Publishing Group</li> <li>Kristin Fassler, senior vice president and director of marketing strategy and engagement, Random House Publishing Group</li> </ul> </li> <li>Not Your Traditional Marketing Campaign: Creators and More<ul class="p-list"> <li>Sam Fox, executive director, content creation and strategy, HarperCollins Publishers</li> </ul> </li> <li>Data-Driven Decision Making: Why Analytics Equals Discovery with Hands-on Workshop<ul class='p-list'> <li>Reid Welsh, vice president, insights & analytics, Penguin Random House</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Thursday, January 7, 2027: <ul class="p-list"> <li>Self-Published Authors Go Mainstream: Why It Matters<ul class='p-list'> <li>Leah Hultenschmidt, vice president and publisher, Forever imprint of Grand Central Publishing, and her best-selling author, Kennedy Ryan</li> </ul> </li> <li>Publishers Speak Out on AI<ul> <li>Keith Riegert, president and publisher, Stable Book Group [Moderator]</li> <li>Mary McAveney, chief executive officer, ABRAMS</li> <li>Samantha McCarthy, president, Bloomsbury US</li> <li>Sasha Quinton, president, Scholastic Children’s Books</li> <li>Regina Brooks, founder and president, Serendipity Literary, and president of the American Association of Literary Agents</li> </ul> </li> <li>The New AI Discovery Landscape: A Case Study with Hands-on Workshop<ul> <li>Cameron Lennon, founder, Zon Media</li> </ul> </li> </ul> The 2027 NYU API program, registration, and the latest agenda are now available on the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/events/center-for-publishing-writing-and-media-events/advanced-publishing-institute/agenda-2027.html">NYU </a><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/events/center-for-publishing-writing-and-media-events/advanced-publishing-institute/agenda-2027.html">API</a><a href="https://www.sps.nyu.edu/about/events/center-for-publishing-writing-and-media-events/advanced-publishing-institute/agenda-2027.html"> </a>webpage and through email at nyu.api@nyu.edu. An early-bird registration discount will be available through October 23, 2026. About NYU SPS Publishing, Writing, and Media In addition to the NYU API, NYU SPS PWM hosts a range of innovative programs in publishing and digital media, including the <a href="/content/sps-nyu/explore/degrees-and-programs/ms-in-publishing.html">MS in Publishing</a>, a 36-credit graduate program that prepares students for careers in books and digital and magazine media; the Summer Publishing Institute (SPI), a four-week intensive for recent college graduates, rising college seniors, and young professionals who are interested in entry-level careers in media; and executive education programs, both in New York and abroad. NYU SPS PWM also offers a certificate and continuing education courses, as well as the Academy of Lifelong Learning. For more information, visit our <a href="/content/sps-nyu/about/academic-divisions-and-departments/center-for-publishing-writing-and-media.html">NYU SPS Publishing, Writing, and Media</a> website. About the NYU School of Professional Studies Established in 1934, NYU SPS is an internationally recognized university that provides diverse students access and opportunity to practical, real-world preparation to thrive in their careers while building the next generation of industry leaders ready to embrace tomorrow’s innovations and challenges and lead change in global workplaces. The NYU SPS global community consists of industry professionals, doers, and trailblazers who are shaping the future of industries. This positions the School as an idea incubator for various fields, including real estate, hospitality, global affairs, sports business, integrated marketing, HR, professional writing, and more. Today, NYU SPS offers one of the most diverse portfolios of educational offerings at NYU, including graduate degrees, bachelor’s degrees for traditional and degree completion students, associate degrees, continuing education courses, and certificate programs. NYU SPS hosts some of the largest and most in-demand industry conferences in the world, including the Schack Institute of Real Estate’s Capital Markets Conference, REIT Symposium, and National Symposium of Women in Real Estate; the Jonathan M. Tisch Center’s International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference; the Annual NYU Tax Conferences; and the NYU Coaching and Technology Summit. The School’s invaluable connections to industry leaders are a distinguishing factor in the education it provides.