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MLA 2026 Annual Conference

BEYOND BUZZWORDS: AN ENDURING PUBLIC GOOD

Save the Date! Wednesday, October 28 through Friday, October 30, 2026

The Michigan Library Association Annual Conference is the premier professional development and networking event for Michigan library staff. Each year hundreds of library staff and library supporters gather to network, celebrate achievements, learn best practices, share insights, discuss trends and advance the library profession. Plus, an exhibition allows library staff to connect with vendors and learn more about products and services available to libraries.

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Graphic design by Cara McGee.

Conference Venue

Vibe Credit Union Showplace, formerly known as Suburban Collection Showplace
46100 Grand River Ave
Novi, MI 48374
https://www.vibeshowplace.com/

Hyatt Place Detroit/Novi
46080 Grand River Ave
Novi, MI 48374

Additional hotel options are now available!

Looking for things to do around Novi? Click here to view suggestions from the workgroup!

Download the Conference App

We're making efforts to be more environmentally friendly by reducing our printing. For the most up-to-date conference info and session descriptions, make sure to follow along on the event app! Download the "ConferenceBeat Event App" from the Apple App Store or Google Play. To access the MLA Annual Conference, tap the Current Events tab. You can also access the app from your smartphone, tablet, or PC's web browser.

Thank you to Library Design Associates for sponsoring the conference app!

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Log into the app using the same email address you used to register for the conference. Please allow two business days after completing your registration for your app login to be activated.

Click here to view the conference schedule as a printable PDF.

Thank you to our All-Conference Sponsor!

MLA 2026 Annual Conference Sponsors

Interpreter Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Supporter Sponsor

Chair Drop Sponsor

Breakout Room Sponsor

Headshot Photo Studio Sponsor

Signage Sponsor

Coffee and Break Station Sponsor

Supporter Sponsor

Breakout Room Sponsor

Mobile App Sponsor

Keynote Sponsor

Badge Sponsor

Chair Drop Sponsor

Supporter Sponsor

Supporter Sponsor

Lanyard Sponsor

Breakout Room Sponsor

Welcome Reception and Selfie Station Sponsor

Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.