The 2026 conference brought authors together at a larger library venue. This report reconciles the event’s revenue and costs to the actuals budget, including the operating support described separately in the original public roundup.
Reporting basis: This edition includes $10,000 in Starlit Publishing operating support. The original 1 June 2026 post kept that support outside its event-revenue table and reported a $9,983.14 shortfall before it. The figures below follow the actuals budget, with a small ticket-sales correction explained below.
Financial snapshot
All amounts are in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Total revenue
$37,343.83
Total expenses
$37,326.91
Net result
+$16.92
Revenue
| Revenue category | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Conference ticket sales | $17,243.27 |
| After Hours Social ticket sales | $1,150.56 |
| Event sponsorship | $8,750.00 |
| Starlit Publishing operating support | $10,000.00 |
| Grants | $0.00 |
| Prize draw | $200.00 |
| Total revenue | $37,343.83 |
The conference-ticket figure is the sum of the four actual ticket categories in the budget: $17,243.27. The original post listed $17,243.21. This six-cent correction is reflected in the reconciled revenue and net result.
Expenses
| Expense category | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Venue rental and audio/visual | $26,551.97 |
| Food, including After Hours Social | $3,443.75 |
| Presenter honoraria and travel | $5,895.44 |
| Marketing | $293.51 |
| Event expenses, including badges and lanyards | $1,089.14 |
| Administration | $53.10 |
| Total expenses | $37,326.91 |
What shaped the result
With operating support included, the actuals budget records a $16.92 surplus, effectively break-even. Venue and audio/visual costs were the largest expense. The original report identifies the larger venue and lower-than-expected ticket sales as important factors in the event’s financial result.
The community behind the conference
Thank you to the authors, speakers, volunteers and partners who made TIAC 2026 possible. Registration, sponsorship and operating support all contributed to the practical work behind the conference.
Source and context: Based on the original 2026 P&L roundup, published by Starlit Publishing on June 1, 2026. The updated figures reconcile to the TIAC 2026 actuals budget; the operating-support and ticket-sales adjustments are explained above.