2022 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition
Together Again! Join us for top-quality education and best practices; featured thought-leaders; and special programming for library professionals looking to further develop their libraries, communities, and careers!
Washington DC | June 23–28, 2022
Conference Speakers
With more to be announced soon.
Jodi Picoult &
Jennifer Finney Boylan
The Digital Experience — Acclaimed authors Picoult and Boylan will discuss their new collaboration "Mad Honey."
R.L. Stine
One of the bestselling authors in history, R.L. Stine will discuss his upcoming "Stinetinglers."
Opening General Session
In Conversation: ALA President Patricia “Patty” Wong and FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
ALA President’s Program
Advancing the Asian American Story: A Conversation with Publishers, Literacy Advocates, and Storytellers
NEW at the Annual Conference!
The Digital Experience
A curated selection of speaker and education sessions live-streamed directly from the conference in Washington, D.C. The Digital Experience registration will also include access to the on-demand content from these sessions until August 31, 2022.
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
- Educational programming, created and curated by library professionals
- News You Can Use Sessions with updates that highlight new research, innovations, and advances in libraries
- Memorable and inspiring speakers
- The Library Marketplace with more than 550 participating exhibitors, nine LIVE Stages, ARCs, and more
- Presidents' and Chair Programs
- The Digital Experience with curated sessions live-streamed directly from Washington, D.C.
- Top-tier authors
- Fun and entertaining networking opportunities to share and connect with peers — and more!
Platinum Sponsor
Accessibility Sponsor
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