Heartland Fall Forum
The premiere gathering place for those doing business with independent booksellers throughout the Midwest
October 14-16, Indianapolis, Indiana -- Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Registration is currently open for all attendees!
Register to attend Heartland Fall Forum
Book your room in our discounted room block at the Marriott.
The block of rooms are available for booking until Friday September 20, 2025 at 5pm EST.
The Heartland Fall Forum is the premiere gathering place for those interested in doing business with independent bookstores throughout the Midwest. Hosted jointly by the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association and the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association, we are unique in the regional bookselling world because we present two regions of booksellers as one large Midwestern community.
We represent 12 states and over 700 independent bookstores, from the Dakotas to Ohio, from the bootheel of Missouri to the tip of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and all states in between. Our booksellers form the backbone of literary culture in the Heartland.
We provide a rich environment for anyone allied to the book industry to meet one another, network, introduce authors, promote new titles, place orders, and learn crucial skills from one another to keep independent bookselling strong. We offer a busy show floor, a wide range of author events, and various formats of practical and inspiring education.
