Audio Publishers Association Conference

APAC 2026 SESSIONS

Full agenda coming soon.

Keynote - What’s Next in Audio? Audio Publishing executive panel moderated by Jim Dinegar

A panel moderated by APA Executive Director Jim Dinegar with executives from across the Audio Publishing industry for a wide-ranging chat about the audio industry, growth trends and new markets, amongst other hot button issues.

Business Track Sessions

• “The Audiobook Was Better”

Audiobook productions are more innovative and interesting than they’ve ever been, but what is the ROI on these enhanced productions? This session will dive into the listener data behind creative productions, dual/duet narration, and other trends that are driving audio production forward.

• Models and Methods—Adapting to Trends and Change in Audiobook Marketing

Every audiobook is created differently, and so is every marketing campaign. This session will include a deep dive into 3 case studies in audiobook marketing including a big 5 publisher, an audiobook-specific publisher, and a hybrid publisher focusing on micro marketing campaigns.

• Self Publishing & Distribution

The global self-publishing market is projected to reach $40 billion by 2030, and self-published authors over index in audiobook creation. In this 4-person panel, we’ll discuss how authors, distributors, publishers and retailers can make the most of this insight.

Production Track Sessions

• A Narrator Prepares: A discussion on script preparation and research techniques for the audiobook professional.

Join narrators Ramon de Ocampo and Khristine Hvam, along with a panel of seasoned industry experts, for an in-depth conversation on the art and strategy behind crafting great audiobook performances.This session explores the essential steps of script preparation, character and world-building research, and the practical tools professionals use to deliver authentic, compelling narration. Whether you're a working narrator or an aspiring professional, you'll gain insight into the techniques that elevate an audiobook from good to unforgettable.

• Art of Storytelling

Explore the nuances of delivering powerful, engaging narration. Our panel of industry professionals will share techniques, challenges, and best practices for adapting your storytelling approach to any production – from an in-studio, directed, multicast title to a solo narration in a home studio. We’ll also explore how experience in theatre, on-camera performance, and previous creative works can inform and elevate narration.

• Casting and Auditions

How to get auditions, book the gig, and keep casting professionals coming back for more.Hear tips and tricks about how to get hired for audiobook narration at this panel of casting directors, producers, and narrators.

• The Business of Audiobooks

What does it really mean to treat your narration career like a business? In this APAC session, industry pros from both the production and narration sides break down the essential dos and don'ts of building a successful audiobook career. Learn from their wins, their missteps, and their insider strategies to help you navigate the industry with clarity and confidence.

• Veteran Voices, New Landscapes: Adapting Your Audiobook Career to Industry Change

This session is designed specifically for veteran audiobook narrators navigating a rapidly changing industry. Whether you’ve recorded hundreds or thousands of titles, you’ve likely felt the shift: evolving stylistic expectations, expanded technical responsibilities, and accelerating advancements in AI that are reshaping both narration and post-production. We’ll explore how performance trends have changed and how experienced narrators can adjust their approach without losing the authenticity and craft honed over years. This session offers grounded guidance, honest reality checks, and actionable pathways to help long-established narrators stay relevant, resilient, and in demand—no matter how the landscape continues to evolve.

• Narration Roulette

A live, virtual showcase where professional narrators perform short, cold-read scripts they’ve never seen before. It’s fast-paced, spontaneous, and hilarious. The randomness keeps it exciting, and the “roulette” theme means anything can happen. Narrators will be chosen at random, and occasionally be thrown for a loop when the directors give them instructions on the text that may just take an actor out of their comfort zone. You never know what might come next, but rest assured, you’ll be on your toes! Come have some fun and celebrate the art of human storytelling and our community at Narrator Roulette!