REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, SEE YOU IN MADISON!

It’s time to get excited for the 2025 Annual Conference, taking place Tuesday, October 28 through Friday, October 31 at the Madison-Marriott West in Middleton, WI. This year’s theme, “Be the Change,” celebrates the innovation, adaptability, and collaboration that makes our library community thrive. We’ve put together a packed schedule of speakers and events filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Here's what’s in store:

  •          Engaging keynote speakers who will spark ideas and challenge perspectives
  •          Timely breakout sessions to build your skills and expand your toolkit
  •          Networking opportunities with library professionals from across the state
  •          Vendor exhibits featuring products and services to support your library’s work
  •          Local tours to discover new places and connect with fellow attendees

 

Conference Cancellations:

Cancellation requests must be recieved by September 15, 2025 to qualify for a 50%. reimbursement of paid registration fees. No refunds will be provided after September 15, 2025. If invoicing has been requested, registration payment has not been rendered, and you choose to cancel your registration, you are responsible for 50% of the registration fee up to September 15, 2025, or 100% of the registration fee if the cancellation occurs after September 15, 2025.  As WLA is financially responsible for associated confefence fees, we thank you for your understanding of our "no exception" cancellation policy.

 

 
 2025 WLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE FEES
 
 
2025 FALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

 

 

Hotel  and Venue Information

Madison Marriott West
1313 John Q Hammons Dr., Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-2000
https://www.marriott.com /msnwe
The room block is now closed. 
If you would like to stay at the host hotel, please first check availability at Marriott.com.
If rooms are available, they will be sold at the prevailing rate.
Other lodging options in Middleton, Wisconsin can be found here:
https://visitmiddleton.com/stay/

 

Vendor Opportunities

We are pleased to present the 2025 Annual Conference offerings for Partners, Exhibitors and Sponsors! These include exciting sponsorship options,  unique benefits and opportunities for exhibitors.  Don't miss out on over 10 hours of dedicated no-conflict exhibit hall time, and more engaging ways to interact with your customers and prospects!                              

 

Eager to learn more?  Check out the information in the  vendor prospectus.  

Don't forget to consider one of the many sponsorship options included in the prospectus.

 

Questions?  Please contact Cindy Foley, Conference Manager at [email protected].  

We look forward to seeing you at this year's expo October 28-30, 2025 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, Wisconsin.

 

 

2025 WLA Conference Committee Roster

Role

Name

Conference Chair

Carol Hassler

Accessibility and Inclusion Chair

Shawn Brommer

Book Signing

Angela Schneider

Exhibits Chair

Shannon Schultz

Local Arrangements

Jane Jorgenson

Programming Co-chair

Michelle Dennis

Programming Co-chair

Daphne Goldfinch

Publicity Chair

Chad Glamann

Registration Chair

Theresa Hoge

Technology Chair

Wyatt Ditzler

Onsite Volunteer Coordinator

Nyama Reed

WLA Conference Manager

Cindy Foley

WLA Executive Director

Kara Sullivan

WLA President

Katharine Clark