Event Details

When: November 8–10, 2026

Where: The Hyatt Regency - Downtown Indianapolis

Beautifully designed and refined, Hyatt Regency is a contemporary downtown Indianapolis hotel conveniently connected via walking tunnels to the Indiana Convention Center and only a short walk from Lucas Oil Stadium. Our modern amenities blend effortlessly with classic design elements, creating a comfortable oasis in the heart of one of the Midwest’s most vibrant cities with many exciting attractions nearby.

Registration

When registering, we recommend the following:

  • Individual, Student & Retired Members: Log into your individual ILF account to register and receive the appropriate discount.
  • Non-Members & Institutional Members: Submit guest registrations and apply the institutional member discount code (if applicable) on the second page of registration.
  • Student Members: Select the student registration option before checkout to avoid being charged the full rate.
  • Presenters: ILF Annual Conference Presenters receive a discounted conference rate. Presenters will be notified if selected by late June and will be sent a discount code for registering for the conference. If you have already registered for the conference and are selected to present, the ILF team will apply the discount to your account.
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Registration Windows:

Early Bird
Member: $285
Institutional Member: $315
Non-Member: $345		 May 18 – July 29
Standard
Member: $315
Institutional Member: $345
Non-Member: $375		 July 30 – September 30
Last Chance
Member: $345
Institutional Member: $375
Non-Member: $405		 October 1 – October 30
On-Site
Two Day Rate: $455

Day One:
Member: $250
Non-Member: $300

Day Two:
Member: $250
Non-Member: $300		 November 8–10

Institutional member discount codes will be emailed prior to registration opening. Presenters will receive their discount code following session acceptance in late June.

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Keynote Speakers

Sam Helmick

Sam Helmick

2025–2026 ALA President

Sam Helmick (they/them) serves as the 2025–2026 President of the American Library Association. They have previously served on the ALA Executive Board and as President of the Iowa Library Association.

Helmick is a 2016 Emerging Leader and an author, consultant, and instructor focused on social media marketing and graphic design.

Learn more about Sam here and check them out on LinkedIn!
John Chrastka

John Chrastka

Executive Director, EveryLibrary

John Chrastka is co-founder and executive director of EveryLibrary, the national political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute, a public policy and tax policy think tank for libraries. Since 2012, EveryLibrary has supported public libraries in numerous funding negotiations, politicized challenges, and over 165 election days, winning over $2.8 billion in stable tax money for libraries. Its SaveSchoolLibraians.org campaigns help ensure the future of school library work. Their FightForTheFirst.org is a platform for anti-censorship organizing in over 145 communities. The EveryLibrary Institute supports funding-focused research and training for library leaders and outreach to the public about librarians. 

 Connect with John here.

Exhibitors & Sponsors

The Annual Conference is held each year in large part due to the support of our on-site exhibitors. The Hyatt Regency provides a unique opportunity to host a table in its spacious venue, mixed among the sessions and business of the conference, interacting with 100's of library professionals from across the state. You can secure premium booth placement by becoming a sponsor of the Annual Conference.

Exhibitor & sponsor registration is live! Click here to review exhibitor and sponsorship packets, and to register!

Call for Presenters

Interested in being a presenter at the 2026 Annual Conference? We encourage you to submit a program proposal and share your knowledge with colleagues from across the state.

You do not need to be an ILF member to submit a proposal; however, you will need to create or log into a profile in our system.

Having trouble accessing your profile? Please contact us at [email protected] or call 317-257-2040 for assistance.

Program proposals are still being accepted.

ILF Cancellation Policy

Below are the cancellation refund timelines. Full conference refunds outside of the timelines listed below are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. ILF understands that circumstances may arise and will work with you whenever possible. These policies help ensure responsible event planning and financial sustainability.

  • May 19 – September 27: Full refunds are available for registration cancellations.
  • September 28 – November 1: Cancellations are refunded at 50% of the total registration cost. Unpaid invoices remain due upon cancellation.
  • After November 2: Registrations are non-refundable. Emergency situations will be reviewed upon request.

To transfer a registration to another individual, please contact us. Transfers are permitted throughout the registration period; however, requests after November 7 are not guaranteed.

Questions? Contact the ILF Office: email us.