ALA - American Library Association National Conference

06-23-2023 to 06-26-2023

Chicago IL

As the world’s biggest library event, the onsite Annual Conference & Exhibition brings together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors. You’ll find educational programming; important announcements and updates; relevant legislation and policies; and discussions that majorly impact libraries, their roles, and their ongoing transformation.

Event Highlights include:

100s of top authors and unforgettable speakers
900+ expert exhibitors, new products, services, and titles
Quality and scope of educational programs, topics, and formats
News You Can Use sessions with updates on policies, technology, and more
Fun and entertaining networking activities and social events

Featured Authors

Ashley Belote
Richard Battle
Danny Boyd
Joe Coleman
Matt Dragovits
Heather Dugan
Robert Genetski
Don Helin
Larry Hilton
Kraig Kann
Dave Mason
Marcie May
Herbie Pilato
Rick Robinson
Karl Stewart
Len McBride
Keith Carreiro
Edy Nathan
Steve Physioc
Sheila Alston
Sandy Petrovic
Patricia Davison
Renee Goodwin
Amber Raymond
Laura Khoury
Shreya Gupta
Angela Halgrimson
Tracy Mattes
Tracy Moore
PL Bandy
Linn Aspen
Beth Davis
Eliot Esparza
Brian Brewer
Noemi Figueroa Soulet
Ashley Matthews
Lori Schneider
Patrice Maynard
R E Russell
Michele Savaunah Zirkle
Erin Frew
Lee Clark
Sarah Hunt
Susan Mills