The NYU Advanced Publishing Institute (NYU API)

<p><span class="p-body">This immersive, two day executive education experience is designed specifically for mid- to senior-level publishing professionals looking to lead with impact, expand their networks, and equip themselves with actionable tools and strategies to prepare for what’s next in the industry.&nbsp; A course, not a conference, NYU API offers workshops, strategy sessions, and unique industry case studies to help you expand your knowledge, your professional toolkit, and your business. The program will be conducted by an outstanding group of thought leaders who are paving the way. NYU API will take place January 6-7, 2027, on-campus at NYU.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Sessions will take place from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm daily. There will also be breaks scheduled throughout each day to allow attendees to network with fellow industry professionals. Through an in-depth&nbsp; analysis of successful strategies, attendees will deepen their understanding of the industry and come away with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives on today’s workplace.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">This year API will focus on Innovation, Audience, and Analytics, and will include a special morning workshop on the latest strategies to enhance publishing workflow and business practices through thoughtful, strategic use of Artificial intelligence.</span></p> <p><span class="p-body-large-bold">Program Highlights for API 2027</span></p> <p><b>Opening Keynote:&nbsp;Greg Greeley</b>, CEO of Simon &amp; Schuster, in a fireside chat with <b>Ed Nawotka</b>, Senior News and International Editor, <i>Publishers Weekly</i>, reflects on the challenges and opportunities ahead for publishers. Drawing upon his nearly 19 years of experience at Amazon, including overseeing the global books and media businesses, and his new role in publishing, Greg explores how questioning the status quo can help publishing leaders innovate, engage deeper with audiences, and achieve stronger outcomes and growth.</p> <p><b>Creating a Culture of Excellence<br> </b><span class="p-body">Restaurateur, business leader, and author <b>Danny Meyer</b> talks candidly in a fireside chat with his editor <b>Andy Ward</b>, Executive Vice President, and Publisher, Random House, about not only the author-editor relationship, but how to create a culture of excellence , how fear of failure is an impediment to entrepreneurship, and the tools he uses to build an energized, cohesive, and motivated work environment that can apply to any creative business.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><b>Looking to the Future with Sanyu Dillon</b><br> <b>Sanyu Dillon</b>, President, Random House Publishing Group, Penguin Random House, delivered the opening keynote address at the first NYU Advanced Publishing Institute in 2024. 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 many years as a leader and expert in evaluating market trends and reader behavior, she will help API attendees carry forward their classroom learnings to the workplace.</p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>Maximizing the Exploding Power of YouTube Videos<br> </b>From algorithms and formats to content and discovery, YouTube’s <b>Dean Kowalski</b>, Head of Learning Partnerships, YouTube, unpacks tips and tactics publishers need to convert interest to sales on the platform. Getting down to brass tacks, Dean takes us through the elements of a successful change: long form videos, short form videos, posting cadence, thumbnails, and video descriptions.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>Building a Mindset of Innovation<br> </b>How can a company or a team operationalize creative thinking in all of their planning? <b>Stephanie Leyser</b>, strategist and technology expert at Amazon Web Services, shares what publishers can learn from Amazon and how to foster a culture that encourages innovation.<b></b></span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b>Publishers Speak Out on AI<br> </b>In this frank panel moderated by Stable Book Group president and publisher <b>Keith Reigert</b>, industry experts including <b>Mary McAveney</b>, CEO of Abrams Books, <b>Sabrina McCarthy</b>, President of Bloomsbury US, <b>Sasha Quinton</b>, President, Scholastic Children's Brooks, and <b>Regina Brooks</b>, Founder and President of Serendipity Literary and President of the American Association of Literary Agents, discuss the many ways that publishers are successfully using AI...and what's next?</span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Program fee includes daily breakfast, lunches, and opening and a Wednesday evening&nbsp; reception.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><b><i>Registration fee is $1,500 until October 23, 2026. Then fee is $2,000 through December 18, 2026.</i></b></span></p>

<p>Click on the video below to view highlights of API 2026.</p>