Annual Conference Press Kit

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As the world's biggest library event, the onsite brings together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors.

The 2025 Annual Conference will be held June 26-30 in Philadelphia.

Media Contacts

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Raymond Garcia
rgarcia@ala.org

Contact the ¾«¶«´«Ã½Communications and Marketing Office at cmomedia@ala.org.

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Event highlights include:

  • 700+ top authors and unforgettable speakers
  • More than 550 expert exhibitors, featuring new products, services, and titles
  • Quality and scope of educational programs, topics, and formats
  • Fun and entertaining networking activities and social events

Press Registration

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Complimentary registration is available to credentialed journalists. Press badge holders are entitled to admission to Press Conferences and Briefings, Press Room, Exhibit Floor, ¾«¶«´«Ã½President’s Program, and Open ¾«¶«´«Ã½Business 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 should fill out a. 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 for details.

Please Note: Even if you have qualified for an ¾«¶«´«Ã½media badge in the past, you must re-qualify for each subsequent ¾«¶«´«Ã½conference.

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