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
Registration closes at midnight on Monday, October 13th!
Attending just the Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 30, 2025 or the Literary Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 31, 20205?
Please use this separate registration form.
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 Keynote Speakers
Hotel and Venue Information
A special rate of $141 (plus applicable taxes) has been secured for the night of Monday, October 27, 2025, for WAAL Conference Attendees, while supply lasts.
All rooms must be reserved by October 6, 2025.
To reserve your room online, follow this link:
Or call 1-888-745-2032
Refer to the Wisconsin Library Association
Room Block to receive the discounted group rate.
All guest rooms in the WLA Exhibitor block are run of the house. Guest room types (kings, doubles etc.) cannot be guaranteed and will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
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!
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.
Early bird pricing ends on September 8, 2025.
Secure your exhibit space or sponsorship today and SAVE!
2025 WLA Conference Committee Roster
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Role
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Name
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Conference Chair
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Carol Hassler
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Accessibility and Inclusion Chair
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Shawn Brommer
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Book Signing
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Angela Schneider
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Exhibits Chair
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Shannon Schultz
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Local Arrangements
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Jane Jorgenson
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Programming Co-chair
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Michelle Dennis
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Programming Co-chair
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Daphne Goldfinch
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Publicity Chair
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Chad Glamann
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Registration Chair
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Theresa Hoge
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Technology Co-chair
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Wyatt Ditzler
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Onsite Volunteer Coordinator
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Nyama Reed
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WLA Conference Manager
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Cindy Foley
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WLA Executive Director
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Vacant
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WLA President
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Katharine Clark
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