ALA Annual Conference Press Kit

As the world's biggest library event, the ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition brings together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors.
ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025, Philadelphia, June 26-30.

Event highlights include:

  • 800 top authors and unforgettable speakers
  • 700 expert exhibitors, featuring new products, services, and titles
  • 190+ top-quality education programs
  • 30+ President & Chair programs
  • Quality and scope of educational programs, topics, and formats
  • Fun and entertaining networking activities and social events

Media Contacts

Raymond Garcia
rgarcia@ala.org

Contact the ALA Communications and Marketing Office at cmomedia@ala.org.

Press Registration

Complimentary registration is available to credentialed journalists. Press badge holders are entitled to admission to Press Conferences and Briefings, Press Room, Exhibit Floor, ALA President’s Program, and Open ALA Business Meetings. Attendance at ticketed events — those that require pre-registration and/or a fee to attend, such as receptions or meals — is at the discretion of the sponsor/unit/committee.

Press members interested in registering should fill out a press registration form. To obtain a press badge, journalists must be currently employed by a news publication or organization and provide a letter of assignment on company letterhead. Please see the ALA Conference Media Credential Policy for details.

Please Note: Even if you have qualified for an ALA media badge in the past, you must re-qualify for each subsequent ALA conference.