American Library Association

The American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference & Exhibition is an organization-hosted, recurring (annual) conference that took place June 27–July 2, 2024 in San Diego, CA. It is a large US-based library conference that attracts thousands of librarians and library staff including programming departments, community engagement librarians, outreach coordinators, event planners, authors, publishers, and exhibitors. The event includes more than 175 educational programs covering topics such as community programming, civic engagement, outreach, AI, health and wellness, intellectual freedom, and justice-involved services. The conference features a Library Marketplace/exhibitor hall with nearly 550+ exhibitors, vendor booths, live stages, pavilions (e.g., STEAM Pavilion), ticketed events, and networking opportunities.