Illinois has one of the most extensive systems of libraries — public, academic, school, and special — in the country. A total of 3,802 libraries — public, college and university, school media centers, and special libraries (corporate, medical, law, religious, etc.) — are located in the state.

The Illinois Library Association (ILA) Annual Conference is the third-largest state library exposition in the nation. We represent librarians from the state’s public, academic, school, and special libraries. The ILA Annual Conference offers you an unparalleled opportunity to reach decision makers from across the state.

The ILA conference is attended by librarians, trustees, library assistants, educators, and others interested in libraries.  Illinois librarians spend more than $425 million on library and library-related materials and supplies each year.

All conference programs will be held at Navy Pier. Our exhibitors are the center of our conference, with the sessions in close proximity to the exhibits.  Several no-conflict, exhibits-only times have been scheduled for attendees to visit the exhibits.

The ILA Annual Conference offers opportunities in addition to exhibits — advertising, sponsorship, membership, program participation, and much more. Please follow the links below for additional information.

Exhibitor Prospectus

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Exhibit Space Application

Conference Sponsorship 

Conference Program Advertising 

Live Floor Plan

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