Author Business Summit 2026: In-Person Experience Logistics
Everything you need to know about dates, location, travel, and ticket upgrades for the live event in Austin, Texas.
Are you joining us live and in-person for the Author Business Summit 2026? We are incredibly excited to host you for an exclusive, high-impact networking and mastermind experience!
Because our in-person seats are strictly limited to a maximum of 49 attendees, we want to ensure you have all the logistics you need to plan your trip seamlessly. Below you will find all the key details regarding event dates, location, hotel blocks, and travel planning.
📅 Event Dates & Schedule
The in-person experience spans up to four days, depending on your ticket type. Please plan your travel accordingly so you don't miss a single session!
- Wednesday, August 26th:
- All-Day BAM Workshop: Full-day session exclusively for Business Author Mastermind (BAM) members. (Note: Non-BAM attendees can opt in to join this workshop—contact support or speak with your coach to add this to your registration).
- Evening Welcome Cocktail Reception: (7:00 – 8:30 PM) 🥂 Location TBD
- Thursday, August 27th: Author Business Summit — Day 1 (11:00 AM sharp start)
- Friday, August 28th: Author Business Summit — Day 2 (10:00 AM Bonus Session)
- Saturday, August 29th: Author Business Summit — Day 3 (10:00 AM Bonus Session)
📍 Location & Venue
All workshop sessions, summit presentations, and evening receptions will be held at the beautiful Hotel Viata in the Austin hill country.
- Venue Name: Hotel Viata
- Address: 320 S Capital of Texas Hwy, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
✈️ Travel & Lodging Planning
When should I fly in and out? We recommend flying into Austin (AUS) on Wednesday so you can settle in and attend our Evening Welcome Cocktail Reception (7:00 – 8:30 PM) before our 11:00 AM start on Thursday. Plan to fly out on Sunday (though some attendees may be able to catch late Saturday night flights).
Accommodations & How to Book Your Room We highly recommend staying directly at Hotel Viata to stay close to the action and maximize your networking opportunities with fellow authors.
- Dedicated Booking Link: Use the direct link to Reserve your room at Hotel Viata
- Exclusive Room Block: We have secured a dedicated room block at a discounted rate specifically for Author Business Summit attendees.
- Important Note: The discounted room block is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We strongly recommend booking early to lock in the special rate and guarantee your stay at the event venue.
🎟️ Ticket Upgrades & Pricing
If you currently hold a virtual General Admission or VIP ticket and would like to upgrade to one of our exclusive live seats, please review the policies below:
- Pricing: The standard in-person ticket is $2,000.
- Ticket Credits: If you already purchased a virtual GA or VIP ticket, that amount will be fully discounted from the $2,000 price. You will simply pay the difference, and our support team will issue you a comped live ticket!
- ABS Members: If you purchase or renew a Business Author Mastermind membership, your in-person ticket price will be discounted directly from your purchase.
⚠️ Important Reminder: In-person tickets are capped at 49 seats maximum to keep the mastermind environment intimate and actionable. Once they are gone, we cannot add more.
How to Upgrade:
- Email Us: Send an email directly to support@selfpublishing.com with the subject line "Upgrade my ticket to In-Person" and our team will process the change or schedule a call with our support team here: Schedule a Support Call here.
- Talk to Your Coach: Mention your interest on your next group coaching or clarity call, and your coach can help get you squared away!