The full Open Secrets Live May 2 NYC schedule and lineup is in this post, and we can answer any questions you have. We got feedback that people wanted more time to chat last year.

We had to keep a tight program to fit in all our wonderful panels but have an after-party from 6-8 for mingling. We don’t know exactly which panelists can attend yet but some will be there and that will be a great place to decompress and mingle.

We will have name tags and encourage people who are there solo to strike up conversations. We can’t speak for everyone attending but our audience last year was very friendly.

We’re also working on a virtual pitch slam with literary agents. We would have done it on May 2 but didn’t have time. Maybe someday we’ll do a multi-day event.