HBCU Library Alliance

The 2026 HBCU Library Alliance Biennial Membership Meeting, themed 'Homecoming and Harvest', celebrates the Alliance's 25th Anniversary. This gathering will serve as the official kickoff of the Alliance's yearlong 25th Anniversary Celebration. The program is designed to inspire, educate, and connect the community. Highlights include nationally recognized keynote speakers and thought leaders exploring the future of academic libraries, higher education, cultural heritage, information equity, and innovation. Timely sessions will address pressing topics such as artificial intelligence, digital preservation, archives, leadership, scholarly communication, student success, fundraising, and emerging technologies. The event will also feature an interactive Artificial Intelligence Pre-Conference Institute, a special Homecoming Reception at the National Museum of African American Music, and exclusive tours of Nashville's historic HBCU libraries.