Thursday to Sunday · September 24 - 27, 2026 · Crowne Plaza, Suffern, New York
Where Authors Shine Like the Stars They Are
You wrote the book. Now it is time to take the stage. Four days of publishing clarity, speaker training, and live performance designed to turn authors into in-demand speakers who get paid to speak.
The Truth About Big Stages
And if you are still sitting on a book idea, stuck mid-manuscript, or overwhelmed by the publishing process, this is where clarity begins.
Is This For You?
The Experience
Clarify your book idea and core message
Shift from "author who wants to speak" to "speaker stages want"
Break down the publishing process step by step
Distill your book into a powerful 12 to 18 minute signature talk
Learn the pitch strategy behind TEDx and large conferences
Leave with clear, practical next steps and stage confidence
The Full Weekend
Thursday
September 24
Friday
September 25
Saturday
September 26
Sunday
September 27
Execution Day
A curated live experience where qualified attendees stand and deliver their message in short, impactful talks. This is filmed. This is professional. This is credibility-building.
Walk away with high-quality video of you delivering your talk to a live audience.
Practice engagement, timing, and presence in front of driven professionals.
Turn your moment on stage into weeks of visibility across every platform.
Proof you can handle a stage, ready to include in every future pitch.
"You don't need a bigger stage. You need proof you can handle one."
Apply for the Bold Ideas StageApplications required for stage participation
Meet Your Host
Founder · Speaker · Author
Dr. Denise Nicholson is the founder of Bold Publishings, a best-selling author, and an inspirational speaker dedicated to helping aspiring writers bring their stories to life. Through her proven guidance and supportive approach, she empowers authors to gain clarity, confidence, and a clear path from idea to publication, and from publication to the stage.
"Your story matters, and it deserves to be shared with purpose and impact."
Celebrity Presenter 2026 · Thursday VIP Day Co-Host
Speaker · Survivor · Queen · 1st Runner-Up, Queen of the World Pageant 2025
She Is The Love: a live workshop journey into radical self-love and unshakeable living. "What if the greatest love story of your life was the one you wrote with yourself?"
Quantum VIP ticket holders only
Saturday, September 26
Taking the main stage on Saturday. Bold, powerful, and ready to share their message with the world.
Keynote Speaker
TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and transformational trainer helping leaders build their own stage and signature event.
Dr. Stephanie Chambers
Author, faith-based leader, and women’s empowerment advocate helping women stop shrinking back and live boldly.
Shirley Danzy
International TEDx speaker, bestselling author, leadership strategist, and mindset coach helping people break limits and lead with purpose.
Tannizia Gasper
TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and leadership strategist helping leaders transform their mindset, wealth, and impact.
Dr. Betsy Evans Bennett
International bestselling author, certified life, Christian, and business coach, and transformational speaker helping women overcome fear and live by faith.
Jacqueline Lauderdale
TEDx speaker, life strategist, entrepreneur, and former championship coach helping people own their story and lead with purpose.
Lindsay Mattes
HR leader, speaker, author, and kindness advocate helping workplaces and communities lead with compassion.
Teresa Robinson
TEDx speaker, anti-bullying advocate, and bestselling author helping others turn pain into purpose and live boldly.
Robert Scott
TEDx speaker, global executive, and executive presence coach helping leaders communicate with confidence across borders.
Renée Erwin Davis
Author, entrepreneur, and cycle-breaker helping women transform pain into purpose, legacy, and healing.
Brenda Williams
Bestselling author, executive coach, and leadership architect empowering girls, leaders, and communities to live boldly in purpose.
Sunday, September 27 · 12pm to 4pm
An elegant award ceremony celebrating the boldest, most impactful authors of the year, closing the weekend in style.
Awarded to the most impactful and transformational book published through Bold Publishings this year.
Voted by social media. The people choose their favorite Bold Publishings book of the year.
Celebrating the most beloved children's book from the Bold Publishings family.
Submit your sales numbers by August 1st to be considered for this recognition.
Most Book Sales submissions must be received by August 1st
Choose Your Experience
Thursday to Sunday · September 24 - 27, 2026
Only 500 tickets available.
Early Bird Pricing Ends on August 31
Lock in today's rates before prices increase on August 31. Every ticket below is at its lowest price of the year.
$99
Friday or Saturday · pick one day
Early Bird rate · increases Aug 31
Catch your favorite TEDx speaker live. We'll send the schedule before the event.
One payment of $99
$197
Friday & Saturday · Sept 25 - 26
Early Bird rate · increases Aug 31
One payment of $197
$500
Thursday to Saturday · Sept 24 - 26
Early Bird rate · increases Aug 31
or split it: 2 x $260
$699
Thursday to Sunday · Sept 24 - 27
Early Bird rate · increases Aug 31
or split it: 2 x $365
Relive The Weekend
A look back at the energy, the breakthroughs, and the bold authors who took the stage.
Friday · Speakers Training Day
Sunday · The Blue Brunch Award Ceremony
Real Transformations
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Included With Your General Ticket
Here is your new opportunity to launch your book in an actual bookstore with hundreds of people. Bring your books to our bookstore and schedule a one-hour book signing. Invite your friends and family, or invite the people at the conference to your signing.
Once you buy a general ticket, you get access to add inventory to the Bold Bookstore.
Your Message Deserves a Platform
This is where authors become speakers, books become speaking engagements, and stories change lives. If you are ready to stop waiting, stop playing small, and be seen, your seat is waiting.
Secure Your Ticket NowSeptember 24 - 27, 2026 · Crowne Plaza, Suffern, New York · Seats are limited