Welcome to the CLA 2023 Conference Planner
Use this site to view programs, exhibitors, speakers and to make a personal schedule. The majority of activites will take place at the
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, with a few events at the Hyatt Regency across the street.
To make a schedule, create an account using the "
My Conference Experience" link at the top of the left side menu. Then favorite programs and events you want to attend. When the mobile app launches you can use the same login to access your favorites and schedule.
Seating at super sessions and programs is first-come, first-served.
Schedule-At-A-Glance*
Thursday, June 19:00am-Noon Super Sessions
12:15-5:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
12:15-2:00pm Lunch Reception in the Exhibit Hall
2:00-5:00pm Super Sessions
5:15-6:15pm Opening Featured Speaker: Andrew Demcak
Friday, June 28:00-8:45am Programs
9:00am-5:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
9:00-10:00am Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
11:00-11:45am Programs
12:00-1:00pm Visit the Exhibits
1:00-2:45pm Programs
3:00-4:00pm Poster Sessions, Snacks in the Exhibit Hall
4:00-4:45pm Programs
5:00-6:00pm VIP Reception for Library Directors and Conference Sponsors
6:30-8:30pm CLA Awards Ceremony
8:00pm-Midnight Night Track
Saturday, June 39:00-10:00am Coffee/Muffins and Interest Group Fair in the Exhibit Hall
9:00am-1:00pm Exhibit Hall Open
10:00-11:45am Programs and Youth Literature Awards (featuring the Beatty and California Young Reader Medal Awards)
12:00-1:00pm Poster Sessions, Snacks in the Exhibit Hall
1:00-3:45pm Programs
4:00-5:00pm Membership Meeting and Panel: The Future of Libraries and How We Sustain Them into the Future (no official business will be conducted)
6:00-9:00pm Closing Speaker and President's Reception (Speakers Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada and Peter Coyl, moderated by Michael Lambert)
(*subject to change)