[CALL FOR SPEAKERS] 2026 Stronger Together Library Conference
We are now receiving submissions for speakers at the 2026 Stronger
Together Library Conference, to be held October 20-21 in Edmonton.
Lend your voice and expertise to the conference, connect with your peers, and open a dialogue on a topic that’s important to the library community. We are seeking new, innovative and thought-provoking presentations that engage participants through discussion and interactive components. Be part of the program by aligning your topic with one of the five key topic areas described below.
Breakout sessions will be 60 minutes in length. Speakers can use a range
of session formats, including presentations, workshops, interactive games and more. We encourage you to find interesting ways to engage the audience.
The organizing committee has identified the following general topic areas for this year’s conference:
Impact & Advocacy (demonstrating value, storytelling, funding, influence)
Leadership & Teamwork (staff development, culture, management, HR)
Community & Partnerships (engagement, outreach, collaboration)
Operations & Sustainability (systems, budgeting, workflow,
infrastructure)
Governance, Policy & Ethics (board leadership, strategy, compliance,
ethics)
The deadline for submissions is 4:00 p.m. MDT on March 31, 2026. Please
visit our website to complete the speaker proposal application.