You will want to stick around til the very end and catch the hilarious David Sedaris at the PLA Conference Closing Session on March 15.
While the deadline to submit a preconference or program proposal has passed, we are still accepting ConverStation proposals through August 16, 2013.
7:30 AM−5:00 PM Registration
8:00 AM Tours
8:30 AM Morning Preconferences
2:00 PM Afternoon Preconferences
7:30 AM−5:00 PM Registration
8:30-10:00 AM Book Buzz Junior
8:30 AM Morning Preconferences
9:00 AM Tours
10:30 AM-Noon Book Buzz with Nancy Pearl
2:30-4:00 PM Opening General Session
4:00-6:30 PM Exhibits Opening Reception
7:30 AM−5:30 PM Registration
8:15−9:15 AM Big Ideas with Simon Sinek
9:30 AM−5:00 PM Exhibits
9:30−10:45 AM Exhibits Coffee Break
10:45 AM−Noon Programs/ConverStations
12:15−1:45 PM Author Lunches
2:00−3:15 PM Programs/ConverStations
3:15−4:15 PM Exhibits Coffee Break
4:15−5:15 PM Programs/ConverStations
6:00−8:30 PM Audio Publishers Association Dinner
Kick off PLA’s new Big Idea Series with Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, a book and idea that challenges us to lead and act at our highest ability. “The more people you inspire, the more people will inspire you.” More »
A conference favorite! Join us for a delicious dinner with authors Mary Kay Andrews and Andre Dubus III and narrator Katherine Kellgren. Third author to be announced soon! More »
Be a part of PLA 2014 and facilitate a ConverStation! Proposals will be accepted through Aug. 16, 2013. Learn more and submit online.
7:30 AM−4:00 PM Registration
8:15−9:15 AM Big Ideas Series
9:30 AM−4:00 PM Exhibits
9:30−10:45 AM Exhibits Coffee Break
10:45 AM−Noon Programs/ConverStations
12:15−1:45 PM Author Lunches
2:00−3:15 PM Programs/ConverStations
3:15−4:00 PM Exhibits Closing Reception
4:15−5:15 PM Programs/ConverStations
5:30−7:30 PM All Conference Reception
8:00−10:00 AM Registration
8:00−9:00 AM Big Ideas Series
9:15−10:15 AM Programs/ConverStations
10:30−11:30 AM Programs/ConverStations
11:45 AM−1:00 PM Closing Session with David Sedaris
Make PLA Conference even more memorable with a laugh-packed Closing Session featuring humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris. More »
New at PLA 2014! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings will open with invigorating, all-attendee sessions featuring thought-provoking speakers and presentations designed to inspire Big Ideas in creativity, innovation, and action. More »
Start off conference with a bang at the always fun and inspiring opening session. Speaker is still TBD, but we’re excited about the possibilities!
Get a first look at the products and services offered by nearly 400 exhibiting companies…and enjoy some food and drink while you’re at it.
New at PLA 2014! Start each morning with an engaging and thought-provoking speaker. First up is Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why. Two other speakers TBD. More »
Take a break and have a literary lunch with renowned and award-winning authors. Complete details and tickets will be available Sept. 4.
A PLA Conference favorite. Be sure to register (Sept. 4) for this special evening of engaging authors and delicious food. More »
Take one last look around the exhibits and network with vendors and colleagues during this social reception.
Meet and mingle (and dance!) with your fellow attendees at this fun conference celebration.
End conference on a hilarious note with keynote speaker David Sedaris. More »
Find new products and solutions for your library in the PLA 2014 Exhibits Hall. Browse the booths of nearly 400 companies and see the latest in publications, media, technology, equipment, services and supplies. See a list of who’s coming so far.
Tuesday 11 Wednesday 12 Thursday 134:00-6:30 PM Exhibits Opening Reception
9:30 AM Exhibits Open
9:30-10:45 AM Exhibits Hall Coffee Break
3:15-4:15 PM Exhibits Hall Coffee Break
5:00 PM Exhibits Close for the Day
9:30 AM Exhibits Open
9:30-10:45 AM Exhibits Hall Coffee Break
3:15-4:00 PM Exhibits Closing Reception
4:00 PM Exhibits Close
Contact Carly DiVito, Corcoran Expositions, 312-541-0567 or carly@corcexpo.com.
Housing registration opens September 4.
Contact Amy Sargent, PLA Marketing and Communications Manager, 312-280-5024 or asargent@ala.org.
Contact Mary Michalik, Corcoran Expositions, 312-265-9650 or mary@corexpo.com.
Preconference and Program Organizers will be notified of their proposal status by May 31, 2013. For questions about ConverStation proposals, contact Linda Bostrom, PLA Professional Development Manager, lbostrom@ala.org.
Conference registration is managed by Experient. Call or e-mail your questions, 866-229-2386 or pla@experient-inc.com.
Preconference and special event registration opens September 4.
Contact PLA, 800-545-2433 x5PLA or pla@ala.org.
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