Annual Conference Press Kit
Shape what’s next for your library at ALA Annual—the largest library event in the world!
Meet change-makers, idea-builders, and library leaders at the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition as we mark ALA's 150th Anniversary and look boldly to the future. This milestone gathering will bring together thousands of library professionals, educators, authors, publishers, and advocates from around the globe. The conference will be held at McCormick Place-Chicago and surrounding hotels, June 25-29.
Media Contacts
Raymond Garcia
rgarcia@ala.org
Contact the ALA Communications and Marketing Office at cmomedia@ala.org.
What to expect:
- Educational programming, created and curated by library professionals
- The Library Marketplace with innovative and informed exhibitors, LIVE stages, ARCs, and more
- President and Chair Programs featuring timely updates and professional recognition events that highlight important work happening across our diverse organization
- Memorable and inspiring featured speakers
- Top-tier authors
- Fun and entertaining networking opportunities
- and more!
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 will complete 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.
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