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ILF Annual Conference Mobile App is Ready to Download!
The ILF Annual Conference mobile app is officially ready! Download Yapp from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and follow the steps below.
1. Download and open the Yapp mobile app.
2. Press the + button to add an app.
3. When prompted for a code, enter ILF26.
4. You're in! The ILF Annual Conference mobile app is ready to explore.
You can also use the button below to view the web browser version of the Mobile App. Simply click the button and press the cover image that shows.
YAPP APP DOWNLOAD
Conference Code: ILF26
Share Your ILF Annual Conference Photos!
Help us capture the ILF Annual Conference through the eyes of our attendees! As you connect with colleagues, attend sessions, explore the Exhibit Hall, and enjoy the conference, snap a few photos and share them in our digital conference album.
Add Your Photos
Upload your favorite conference photos to the ILF Digital Album and help us document the people, programs, and moments that make the Annual Conference special.
Follow the Photo Wall
Want to see what everyone else is sharing? Visit the ILF Photo Wall throughout the conference to see photos contributed by fellow attendees.
Keep checking back throughout the conference as our shared album grows!
Event Details
When: November 8–10, 2026
Where: The Hyatt Regency - Downtown Indianapolis
Recap coming soon!
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.
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Keynote Speakers
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Important Conference Policy: Recording, photographing, livestreaming, or reproducing educational sessions, presentations, slides, handouts, speaker materials, or demonstrations is prohibited without prior authorization from the Indiana Library Federation (ILF). This policy applies to smartphones, cameras, screen-capture tools, smartwatches, wearable recording devices, smart glasses, and other recording technologies. Click here for the full conference recording policy.
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