ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Organized by American Library Association
The ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition is the world's largest gathering for library professionals.
- Dates
- Jun 25-29, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Deadline
- Jun 19, 2026
- Attendees
- 8,439
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About this conference
The ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition is the world's largest gathering for library professionals. It marks ALA's 150th Anniversary, bringing together thousands of library professionals, educators, authors, publishers, and advocates to celebrate libraries and ignite innovation. Attendees can expect educational programming, the Library Marketplace with exhibitors and authors, President and Chair Programs, inspiring featured speakers, and networking opportunities.
Sponsorship options
Opportunities include mobile app sponsorship and advertising, freestanding promo signs, banners, lanyards, tote bags, publication bins, registration line distribution bowls, official WIFI sponsorship, Community of Care Quiet Room sponsorship, Accessibility sponsorship, Poster Session sponsorship, Hotel Room Key Card sponsorship, and Activation Zones. Exhibiting options include various Specialty Pavilions (Accessibility, Film/Video/Streaming, Gaming/Graphic Novel, Government Information, Indie Authors, International, Library School and Instruction, Maker, University Press, Zine), Exhibitor Conference/Presentation Rooms, Small Press/Product Tables, Diversity in Publishing Pavilion, Mobile App Pavilion, Gaming Grove, and Artist Alley.
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