ILA 2026 Annual Conference (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

October 20 – 22, 2026
Courtyard Marriott in West Boise/Meridian

The ILA 2026 Conference Planning Committee is excited to announce that registration for the Idaho Library Association 2026 Conference will open on Saturday, August 1, 2026!

You may be asking yourself….
What do you get for this price?
Why should I attend the ILA Conference this year?

Well, let us tell you why!
Here’s a “by the numbers” perspective on why you should attend the ILA Conference this October 20-22 …

21 presentations from school, public, academic, and special libraries!

15 (or more) virtual conference presentations (asynchronous access) with a reduced registration cost!

12 library vendors to engage with and learn about between sessions!

5 delicious catered meals and 2 scrumptious catered snack breaks!

4 pre-conference workshops, 3-hours long each - for Free!

3 days of conference fun! (Tuesday - pre-conferences, Wed-Thur. - full conference days)

3 keynote speakers (speaker announcements will be shared in a few days)!

1 Happy Hour to socialize and get to know your library colleagues better!

1 Rig Rally of bookmobiles/other outreach service vehicles, curbside during Happy Hour+

1 Social Night/Intellectual Freedom fundraiser event!

1 SPLAT Reunion and gathering!

1 ILA Awards Banquet and Scholarship Dinner!

1 Amazing library conference to serve all Idaho library staff!

What more could you ask for?
The only thing missing is you!

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Contact the ILA 2026 Conference Planning Committee with any questions at: ilaconferencecommittee@gmail.com

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ILA 2026 Annual Conference (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)