The Impact Author Festival 2027
You Wrote the Book. Now Let the World See You.
This is your day.
A room full of authors just like you, people who poured their heart onto the page and are ready to be seen for it. Come step into the spotlight, share your story, connect with your people, and feel what it is like to be celebrated as the author you worked so hard to become.
One unforgettable day of visibility, connection, and joy, built entirely around you and your book.
date
Saturday, January 30, 2027
time
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
location
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
The Impact Author Festival is a separate ticketed event. It is not an awards program,
and nothing purchased here affects any judging, recognition, or award decision at the International Impact Book Awards.
The Heart of the Day
Because Your Book Deserves to Be Seen
You did the hard part. You wrote the book. You told the truth, shared the story, offered the message someone out there needs to hear. But writing it was only half the journey. The other half is being seen.
The Impact Author Festival exists for one reason: to put you, and your book, in front of the people who need to see it. No hiding in the back. No waiting your turn for years. Just a warm, welcoming room full of authors, readers, and opportunity, all here to lift each other up.
Our belief. The most talented person in the room means nothing if no one knows they are in the room. This festival makes sure the world knows you are here.
What Awaits You
A Day Made for Authors Like You
01
Take the Stage
Step into the spotlight and share your message with a room that came to listen. Whether it is ten minutes or twenty, there is nothing like the feeling of your words landing with a live audience.
02
Be Featured on Television
Sit down for a professionally produced interview for Global Thought Leaders TV, produced by World Experts PR, our sister company. Your segment is edited and delivered to you to keep and share however you like, and it airs on CBS 5 Arizona through our paid programming arrangement.
03
Have Your Own Table
Display your book, sign copies, and meet readers and fellow authors face to face. Your book, front and center, all day long..
04
Connect With Your People
This is where authors meet authors, and friendships, collaborations, and opportunities are born. You will leave with new friends, new ideas, and people who truly get what it means to write a book.
05
Have Real Fun
Music, games on stage, laughter, and celebration all day long. This is not a stuffy conference. It is a joyful gathering of people who love books and the impact they make.
06
Make an Impact
Your book was written to change something, a heart, a mind, a life. Here, surrounded by others on the same mission, you will remember exactly why you started, and leave inspired to reach even more people.
Who Belongs Here
This Room Is for You
Come as you are, wherever you are on the journey. This day was made for:
Authors ready to be seen, heard, and celebrated
Writers who want their book in front of more readers
Award-winning and first-time authors alike
Entrepreneurs building something meaningful from their book
Anyone with a message that deserves a bigger stage
If your heart is in your book, your seat is in this room.
Choose How You Shine
Pick the Way You Want to Be Seen
Every author shines differently. Choose the spotlight that feels right for you, or combine a
few in a bundle and save. However you show up, we will make sure you are seen.
On the Stage and On Screen
10 Minutes on the Main Stage
$1,797
A full 10 minutes to share your message and own the room. Limited spots.
Global Thought Leaders TV Interview
$1,497
A professionally produced sit-down interview for Global Thought Leaders TV, filmed at the festival. Your segment is professionally edited and sent to you to keep, use, and share, and it airs on CBS 5 Arizona as part of our paid programming arrangement with the station. Produced and fulfilled by World Experts PR, our sister company.
5 Minutes on the Main Stage
$997
Five unforgettable minutes to share your heart with the room. Limited spots.
At Your Table
Your Own Full Table
$497
Display and sign your books, and meet readers all day at your own table.
A Shared Table
$297
A welcoming shared space to showcase your book and connect. A favorite choice.
In the Festival Program
Full-Page Feature
$497
A full page to yourself in the Festival Program, in every attendee's hands all day. Celebrate your book, share your offer, and give readers a reason to come find your table.
Half-Page Feature
$297
A half page in the Festival Program, putting your book and your message in front of every guest at the festival.
Shine Brighter
Be Seen Everywhere, and Save
The authors who make the biggest splash are seen in more than one place, on the stage,
on screen, and at their table. Choose a bundle, shine brighter, and save while you do it.
Bundle Option
The Presence Bundle
$697
Your own full table
Half-page feature
Package value: $794
Bundle Option
The Authority Bundle
$1,497
5 minutes on stage
Full table
Full-page feature
Package value: $1,991
Bundle Option
The Spotlight Bundle
$3,497
Global Thought Leaders TV interview
Produced by World Experts PR
10 minutes on stage
Full table
Full-page feature
Package value: $4,288
There is no wrong way to shine. Choose what feels right for you, and we will help you make the most of your moment.
Not looking to speak or exhibit this year? General admission tickets are available separately.
Just here to sign books
Book Signing Tables
No stage time, no cameras. Just you, your books, and a full day of readers walking up to meet you.
A table to yourself
Full Table
$497
Your own full table for the day
Display and sign your books
Meet readers and fellow authors
Your listing and short bio in the Festival Program
A favorite choice
Half Table
$297
A shared table with one other author
Display and sign your books
Meet readers and fellow authors
Your listing and short bio in the Festival Program
TESTIMONIALS
Real Experiences from Impact Author Festival
Lady Tiffany
Author "Never Say Never"
"A Life-Changing Author Experience"
IIBA truly made an impact on my life! I am so grateful to the International Impact Book Awards for creating opportunities for authors to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Being part of the IIBA Impact Author Festival gave me the special opportunity to share my work, connect with readers, and experience my very first book signing. It was a meaningful moment I will always remember. Thank you, IIBA, for giving authors a space to share their voices and their books.
Ettariga
Author "The Cosmic Handyman"
"A Great Day Connecting with Fellow Authors"
It was a great opportunity to meet fellow authors, connect with people who share a love for books and writing, and hear inspiring stories from others in the author community. The event created a welcoming space where authors could support one another, build new connections, and celebrate the work that goes into bringing a book to life. I left feeling grateful for the conversations, the connections, and the chance to be part of such a meaningful gathering for authors.
Linda H. Helms
Author "The Witch Of Purity"
"A Community That Helps Authors Grow."
Being part of the International Impact Book Awards has been a meaningful part of my growth as an author. Through the IIBA community and the Impact Author Festival, I have had opportunities to bring more awareness to my book, connect with fellow authors, and learn from people who understand the publishing world.
The resources, conversations, and shared experiences have given me valuable insight that I can continue using as I grow. What makes the experience especially meaningful is being part of a community where authors can ask questions, exchange ideas, support one another, and celebrate each other's work. I am grateful for the connections I have made and for the opportunities IIBA continues to provide for authors to learn, connect, and be seen.
Beverly Ann Hansen
Author "White Noise-Dark Impact"
"Sharing My Message on the Author Fest Stage."
Speaking at the IIBA Impact Author Festival in Arizona was such a meaningful opportunity. I was able to share the story behind my book, White Noise-Dark Impact: Are We Damaging Children's Brains?, and speak about a topic that has become deeply important to me.
What began as a personal concern has grown into a much bigger conversation, and being able to bring that message to the Author Fest stage was incredibly special. I am grateful to the International Impact Book Awards for creating a space where authors can share their work, connect with others, and bring important ideas to a wider audience.
Princess Millens
Author "The Cost of Carrying Everything"
"A Meaningful Book Launch at Impact Author Festival."
Launching and signing my book, The Cost of Carrying Everything, at the IIBA Impact Author Festival was a deeply meaningful experience. I had the opportunity to meet readers, celebrate this special milestone, and step onto the festival stage to share a message that has been on my heart for years.
I am grateful to the International Impact Book Awards for creating a space where authors can share the stories behind their work, connect with others, and bring important conversations to a wider audience. This festival made my book launch feel even more special and gave me a moment I will always remember.
Inyillah Kallon
Aspiring Author
"A Room That Made the Dream Feel Possible."
Attending the IIBA Impact Author Festival in Phoenix was such a meaningful experience. Being surrounded by writers, publishers, and people who believe in the power of stories gave me the chance to learn, connect, and listen to others who share the same passion for writing.
As someone who hopes to become a published author one day, the festival reminded me that my goals are worth pursuing. I left feeling inspired, encouraged, and grateful to have been part of a space that supports writers at every stage.
Event Details
Come Be Celebrated
Event
The Impact Author Festival 2027
Date
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Time
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
location
The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, a beautiful 31-story, four-star hotel in the heart of downtown Phoenix, 340 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Attending The Impact Honors & Gala Weekend?
Festival admission is included with your weekend ticket. The stage time, tables, television interviews, and Festival Program features on this page are separate purchases, available to anyone attending.
Your Moment Is Waiting
Stage moments, television interviews, screen features, and tables are limited, and they fill quickly with authors ready to be seen. Do not let this be the year you stayed in the back of the room. Step forward, claim your spot, and let the world finally meet the author behind the book.
We cannot wait to celebrate you.
