The American Library Association (ALA) has opened registration for the 2024 Annual Conference & Exhibition, to be held at the San Diego Convention Center and surrounding hotels in San Diego, California, June 27-July 2.
The 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition invites library professionals from around the world to engage in a variety of professional development opportunities, including the ALA President’s Program with ALA President Emily Drabinski; ALA division, chair, and round table sessions that will focus on the important topics and challenges that libraries face today; ALA leadership programs, ALA Governance sessions, and more. The event will host 175+ education programs, 700+ speakers/authors, and 650+ exhibitors.
The Library Marketplace will feature exhibitors showcasing innovative products and services and titles; publishers that will host established and new authors on nine live stages; “Meet the Authors” and the “Autographing Area” allowing opportunities for attendees to chat with authors and have books signed; e-zine and makerspaces for creative projects; the Podcast Recording Booth, where authors will record podcasts, free advanced reading copies of books, ALA @ the Beach, and additional fun activities.
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