Virtual Conference
Can’t make it to Minneapolis? We’ve got you covered! The PLA 2026 Virtual Conference will coincide with the in-person event, April 1–3, 2026.
After the Virtual Conference
Access to the mobile app and online console will continue after the conference for 90 days, ending on July 3, 2026. Virtual Conference registrants, and in-person full-conference registrants who have purchased the Virtual Conference add-on, will have access to virtual program and event recordings until that date.
Virtual Conference Recordings
Didn't register for the Virtual Conference or purchase the Virtual Conference add-on? On-demand recordings of the PLA 2026 Virtual Conference are now available à la carte for public library professionals and advocates wishing to sample the educational offerings from the Virtual Conference.
Here's What to Expect at the Virtual Conference
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Top-quality education: Shape the future of public libraries with more than twenty educational programs—thoughtfully curated by public libraries for public libraries—that represent a diverse range of experiences, perspectives, and communities. Choose from two sessions in each of the eleven time slots to tailor your learning experience to your needs. Half of the virtual programs will be encore presentations of in-person programs presented from our onsite studio in Minneapolis; and half will be Virtual Conference-exclusive programs presented remotely from around the country.
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Exclusive live-streams from Minneapolis: Don’t miss the action with live-streams of the Opening Session with Bryan Stevenson, the Big Ideas Session with Dr. Ruha Benjamin, and the Closing Session with Chef Sean Sherman.
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Special attractions: Stay tuned to discover which popular authors you’ll be hearing from in our author spotlights and how you can network and connect with fellow virtual attendees.
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On-demand access for three months*: Can’t decide which sessions to attend? No problem. You’ll have access to the virtual educational programs for three months so you can learn at your own pace.
*Please note: While the educational programs and author events will be recorded and available on-demand, the Opening Session, Big Ideas Session, and Closing Session are must-see live events and will not be recorded. Only the educational programs listed as “Virtual” will be available for live or on-demand viewing. No other programs from the in-person event will be recorded.
Virtual Conference At-a-Glance
Access to virtual programs and events is available only to Virtual Conference registrants and in-person full-conference registrants who have purchased the Virtual Conference add-on.
All times are Central Daylight Saving Time. Schedule is subject to change.
Registration
PLEASE NOTE: The registration rates below are for archival purposes only and subject to change for the PLA 2028 Virtual Conference.
Virtual Conference Registration
Virtual Conference Add-On Registration
This Virtual Conference add-on is available to in-person full-conference registrants only. If you have already registered for the conference and want to add the Virtual Conference add-on, log into your existing registration, or contact Maritz at PLA@maritz.com or 864-515-6689. Maritz representatives are available Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Central.
Member rates apply to individual memberships only; organizational or corporate memberships are not included. MLA individual members should contact the Minnesota Library Association for their registration discount code.