Expo and conference · Chicago, Illinois

ALA Annual Conference & Exposition

Education, Training · Higher Education

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Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 22–27 Jun 2017
Last venueMcCormick PlaceChicago, Illinois
RunningSince 2010Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 22–27 Jun 2017 at McCormick Place. Check the organiser's site: 2017.alaannual.org. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
50this edition, organiser's figure
Visitors
125this edition, organiser's figure
Editions on record
7first in 2010

About ALA Annual Conference & Exposition

Making the case for time off, support, and travel and expenses to attend a conference requires a solid understanding of the potential benefits to your institution, supervisor, and colleagues. You need to be able to communicate those benefits clearly—especially if your company is experiencing tight budgets and/or reduced staff.

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201722–27 Jun 2017McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
50125
201514–17 Apr 2015Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Canada
——
201419–22 May 2014Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Canada
——
201314–17 Apr 2013Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Washington, District of Columbia
——
201222–26 Apr 2012Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
—125
201122–25 May 2011Orlando World Center Marriott Orlando
Orlando, Florida
—125
20103–6 May 2010Hynes Convention Center
Boston, Massachusetts
—125

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is ALA Annual Conference & Exposition?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 22–27 Jun 2017.

Where is it held?

The last edition we have was at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 7 editions on record since 2010.

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