JAnuary 2025

Webinar: The Business Hour: The Art of Efficiency, Part 1 – Navigating the Cycle of Production, sponsored by May Wuthrich Productions
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Join us for The Business Hour, featuring guests January LaVoy and a soon-to-be-announced audiobook producer, for a discussion on the Art of Efficiency: Navigating the Cycle of Production for Narrators. So many publishers, producers, projects and policies - how to maximize efficiency and eliminate redundancies. Let's get organized and talk about what works, and what doesn't, and how to be flexible where it's needed, and how to stand firm when it's important. We'll focus on best practices, understanding our part of the production cycle, and troubleshooting scenarios when communicating.

January Virtual Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Couldn’t make it to the in-person social? We’ve got you covered - connect with APA colleagues for a mid-day (or morning PT) social!

Webinar: Library Journal Audiobook Survey Presentation, sponsored by Skywire Paymaster Services
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
The APA partnered with Library Journal to conduct a second audiobook survey among U.S. public libraries. Join us as Hallie Rich (LJ’s editor-in-chief) reports to members on the findings, including adult and children’s/YA audio circulation and spending stats. The data touches on digital versus physical audio, audiobook access models, budgetary changes, and patron borrowing habits.

FEBRUARY 2025

Webinar: The Business Hour: The Art of Efficiency: Part 2: Establishing Best Practices
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Now that we’ve gathered information about the cycle of production, let’s bring order to the chaos! Focusing on communication, tips, tricks and knowledge both from our invited industry producer and our collective experience, Erin Bennett and January LaVoy explore how to make our lives easier with standardizing methods of prep and production.

Webinar: Unlock Efficiency in Scripted Audio Production with Pozotron Studio
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Ready to transform your workflow and take your scripted audio production to the next level? Join us for a hands-on look at Pozotron Studio, the AI-powered solution designed to save you time and enhance production quality, all while keeping the human element front and center. Dive into its powerful features that streamline every stage, from script prep to post-production, and learn how to integrate these tools effortlessly into your unique process. Ideal for any voice over professional looking to maximize efficiency without compromising creativity or authenticity.

Webinar APAC/Audies What to Know Before You Go (WTKBYG)
Monday, February 24, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Getting geared up to attend APAC2025? Join us for this informational webinar with the APAC Chairs and session leaders for a preview of what to expect during our annual conference!

MARCH 2025

APA Conference 2025
March 2-3, 2025 |New York City, NY | March 2 1:30pm - 7:00pm ET, March 3 8:45am - 4:00pm ET | Register
Mark your calendars for APAC 2025, taking place in New York City at the New York Marriott Marquis! Non-members can register here.

Audies Gala 2025
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | New York City, NY | Red Carpet 4:00pm ET; Ceremony 5:00 – 6:30pm ET | Register
Don’t miss the 30th Audies Gala, happening in person at Pier 60 in New York City.

Spring 2025 Mentorship Program
Launches Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | Register
The APA's Mentorship Program offers peer support to BIPOC and other underrepresented audiobook narrators, helping them build professional connections, find coaches, and access resources for proofing, editing, and equipment. Mentors and mentees meet at least twice a month for three months, working together on goals set by the mentee. Applications will open in February 2025.

MAY 2025

APA Spring Social noon ET, sponsored by Pozotron
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Spring is in the air, and we're celebrating with an online meet-up for APA members - won't you join us?

May Quick Pitch (Online)
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Registration will open in February
Lottery-chosen APA member narrators will present themselves and their skills to audiobook producers online via Zoom. Prospective narrators will register to be chosen via lottery and clip review. You must not have participated in Quick Pitch or Speed Dating for the past 2 years to be eligible. Deadline for Voice Talent entry: April 14.

Members Meeting and Sales and Consumer Survey Presentations
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Register
APA Members - catch up on what the APA's been doing (and has in the works) at our 2025 Annual Members Meeting. Toluna Harris will present the results of the APA 2025 Sales Survey (with data from 2024 sales), and Edison Research will report on their Consumer Survey. See the trends and get all your questions answered. We will record this meeting for later viewing by APA members.

JUNE 2025

West-Coast-Hours Midsummer Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET | Register
It's almost the longest day of the year - let's celebrate! Join us for an evening social.

AUGUST 2025

August Online Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Celebrate late summer with your APA colleagues - let's get together online and catch up!

SEPTEMBER 2025

September LA In-Person Social
Sunday, September 7, 2025 | Time TBD | Registration will open in July
In light of the California fires, we have worked with the Kimpton Everly Hotel to move this event to Sunday, September 7. All purchased tickets will automatically transfer to the new date.

September NYC In-Person social
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | Location/Time TBD | Registration will open in July
Details still to come - but save the date, NYC locals!

September Quick Pitch (Online)
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Registration will open in August
Lottery-chosen APA member narrators will present themselves and their skills to audiobook producers online via Zoom. Prospective narrators will register to be chosen via lottery and clip review. You must not have participated in Quick Pitch or Speed Dating for the past 2 years to be eligible. Deadline for Voice Talent entry: August 18.

OCTOBER 2025

October Meet the Producers (Online)
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Registration will open in August
Our popular APAC Meet the Producers session is coming back this fall - stay tuned for details!

October Online Social
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Celebrate Fall with your APA friends - join us for a mid-day (or morning PT) meet-and-greet!

NOVEMBER 2025

West-Coast-Hours Harvest Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET | Register
Let's take a break before the holidays to meet with our APA colleagues - join us for an evening social!

DECEMBER 2025

December Quick Pitch (Online)
Friday, December 12, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Registration will open in August
Lottery-chosen APA member narrators will present themselves and their skills to audiobook producers online via Zoom. Prospective narrators will register to be chosen via lottery and clip review. You must not have participated in Quick Pitch or Speed Dating for the past 2 years to be eligible. Deadline for Voice Talent entry: November 10.

December Holiday Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Celebrate the upcoming holidays with APA colleagues - we're seeing 2025 out with a party!