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KLA 2026 Conference


Join us for the 2026 KLA Conference in Wichita, Kansas from October 28 - October 30! This year's theme is Better TogetherBetter Together is a reminder that library workers in all kinds of libraries—public, school, academic, and special—have a shared goal: helping people and strengthening our communities. When we come together to share ideas, learn from each other, and support one another, we're able to do more for the people we serve.

This theme celebrates the connections between us and the impact we can make when we work together.

Conference Location: Hyatt Regency Wichita | 400 West Waterman Street, Wichita, KS 67202


Exhibitor Booth Registration

EXHIBIT BOOTHS

Booth: $550

Booths are 10’ deep X 10’ wide, drapes, 30” X 6’ table, 2 chairs, trash can, electricity, and wireless internet access. Second 6’ table is $50. Additional adjoining booth space is $385.

Sponsors receive priority selection of booth space, and exhibitor priority is given based on when registration is received.

Requests for additional tables and booth space must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the conference. A third-party vendor provides the booth setup, and conference volunteers and hotel staff cannot accommodate last-minute requests.

While power is furnished as part of most booth rentals, please bring your own extension cord and power strip. Power outlets are within 25’ of booth space.

Vendor Basket Promotional Item:

As part of the registration process, every vendor is required to donate one promotional item for inclusion in a vendor basket, which will be raffled off to an attendee who has submitted a completed vendor bingo card. Vendors are encouraged to include a business card or identifying mark with the donated swag. Promotional items must be mailed by October 17th to the Parsons Public Library (311 South 17th St, Parsons, KS 67357)

Marketing Materials: $50

Inclusion of exhibitor-provided marketing material in participant bags.

Please provide 500 copies, and materials must arrive to conference planners at least 2 weeks before the conference.

The deadline for registration is Saturday, October 17th.

Register Here

Sponsor Registration

SPONSORSHIPS

There are 5 levels of sponsorship available for purchase:

Platinum: $4,400 (Event Sponsorship + Booth)

Gold: $1,650 (Booth)

Silver: $825

Bronze: In-Kind Contribution

Event Sponsor: $1,100

Marketing Materials: $50

Sponsored Event Options Include:

Opening Keynote

Closing Keynote

Exhibitor's Bash

Thursday Vendor Breakfast

State Librarian's Luncheon

Kansas Association of School Librarians Luncheon

College and University Library Section Luncheon

KLA Member Meeting

The deadline for registration is Saturday, October 17th.

Register Here

Author Table Registration

AUTHOR TABLE (ONE DAY)

Table: $165

Thursday only. Includes 30" x 6' table, 2 chairs, trash can, and wireless internet access. Location of tables will be the second floor of the conference center. If you need a second 6' table- the cost will be an additional $50.00

The deadline for registration is Saturday, October 17th.

Register Here


Call for Proposals

The Conference Committee is accepting submissions for the following types of proposals: breakout sessions, business meetings, user's groups, and pre-conference events.

You can submit your program proposals here: https://forms.gle/kb6BcNqWfQEVQthi6

Reminder for Section and Committee leaders: please submit any business meetings to ensure they're listed in the conference schedule!

The priority deadline for proposals is Friday, May 29th. Proposals will be accepted until Friday, June 12th. Proposals submitted after June 12th will not be accepted.

Questions about proposals? Feel free to email Billie Esser (billie.esser@kckps.org), Robin Hastings (rhastings@nekls.org), Royce Kitts (director@lmlibrary.org), Janelle Mercer (jmercer@wichita.gov), Julia Proctor (julia.proctor@gcccks.edu), or Amanda Schlumpberger (schlumpa@ku.edu)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact Us:

If you have general KLA Conference questions, please contact Pauline Stacchini (director@emporialibrary.org). 


Check out our past conferences here.

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