ILA 2025 Annual Conference!
October 14-16, 2025
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
You Belong Here
In 2025, we will celebrate inclusivity and belonging for patrons and library workers alike with the ILA Conference theme: You Belong Here.
Belonging happens when you are not just included - but when you are valued. When a person feels that they belong, they feel loved, seen, prioritized, celebrated, placed at the center, made space for. We will explore how libraries foster belonging within our spaces; how libraries build strong relationships with diverse communities and address their unique needs; how we as library workers hold space for each other within our profession; and examine how belonging fits in with diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility efforts within libraries.
Registration is open!
Registration closes at 5:00 P.M. on October 1. On-site registration is NOT available.
Since 2023, ILA no longer processes group registrations over email or the phone. All registrations have to be done individually and you can request a collective invoice. Administrators are able to register staff and trusteesby following the instructions, being sure NOT to be signed into your ILA personal profile. If you have any questions or trouble with registering, email ila@ila.org.
REGISTER HERE
Conference Website & Program Book
- See the complete schedule with session descriptions and speaker bios., see the confirmed exhibitors, and more on the Conference Website.
- Download a PDF of the print Program Book that will be available on-site. Note: For the most up-to-date information, visit the Conference Website or use the Conference Mobile App. Attendees will have access to the event in the Mobile App the week before the event.
Program Schedule at a Glance
Accessibility
ILA wants to make your conference experience pleasant and accessible.
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Leader animals are welcome throughout the conference.
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Complimentary ASL interpreters are available by request.*
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Complimentary mobility scooters are available by request.*
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A Mothers Room will be available in the convention center.
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A quiet room will be available for attendees who need a break from conference activity.
*Requests for mobility scooters and ASL interpreters must be received by September 10. Complete this form to make an accessibility request. ILA staff will confirm your request with you prior to the event.
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