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Welcome to the CLA 2026 Conference Planner

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Use this site to view programs, exhibitors, presenters and to make a personal schedule. The conference will take place at the Riverside Convention Center.

To make a schedule, create an account using the "My Conference Experience" link at the top of the left side menu. Then favorite programs and events you want to attend. When the mobile app launches you can use the same login to access your favorites and schedule.

Seating at super sessions and programs is first-come, first-served.  

Schedule-At-A-Glance*

Thursday, October 22  
8:30 AM–12:15 PM Super Sessions
12:30 –4:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open
12:30 –2:00 PM Lunch Reception in the Exhibit Hall
2:00–4:45 PM Special Interest Programs
4:30–5:30 PM Library Directors & Sponsors Reception, Hosted by the CLA Board of Directors (by invitation)
5:30–6:30 PM Opening Keynote: Maria McCauley (ALA President)
7:00–9:00 PM  The Librarian Movie and Panel Discussion
   
Friday, October 23  
8:00–8:45 AM Programs
9:00 AM–5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
9:00–10:00 AM Breakfast and Interest Group Fair in the Exhibit Hall
10:00–11:45 AM Programs
12:00–1:00 PM Visit the Exhibits
1:00–2:45 PM Programs
2:00-2:45 PM CLA General Membership Business Meeting
3:00–4:00 PM Poster Sessions; Snacks in the Exhibit Hall
4:00–4:45 PM Programs
6:00–8:00 PM CLA Awards Gala (ticketed event)
8:00–11:30 PM Nite Track
   
Saturday, October 24  
8:00–8:45 AM Programs
9:00–-10:00 AM Coffee in the Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM–1:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
10:00–11:45 AM Programs; Youth Literature Awards (ticketed event featuring the Beatty and CA Young Reader Medal Awards)
12:00–1:00 PM Poster Sessions; Snacks in the Exhibit Hall
1:00–2:00 PM Closing Keynote: Mychal Threets and Maria McCauley
   
(*subject to change)