Welcome to the CLA 2025 Conference Planner

Use this site to view programs, exhibitors, presenters and to make a personal schedule.  The conference will take place at the Riverside Convention Center.

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, October 23
9:00 AM-12:00 PM	Super Sessions
12:15-4:30 PM	Exhibit Hall Open
12:15-2:00 PM	Lunch Reception in the Exhibit Hall
2:00-5:00 PM	Super Sessions
4:30-5:30 PM	VIP Reception for Library Directors and Conference Sponsors (by invitation)
5:30-6:30 PM	Opening Keynote -- Julia Whelan
Friday, October 24
8:00-8:45 AM	Programs
9:00 AM-5:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Open
9:00-10:00 AM	Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
10:00-11:45 AM	Programs
12:00-1:00 PM	Visit the Exhibits
1:00-2:45 PM	Programs
3:00-4:00 PM	Poster Sessions; Snacks in the Exhibit Hall
4:00-4:45 PM	Programs
6:00-8:00 PM	CLA Awards Gala (ticketed event)
8:00 PM-Midnight	Night Track
Saturday, October 25
9:00-10:00 AM	Coffee/Muffins and Interest Group Fair in the Exhibit Hall
9:00 AM-1:00 PM	Exhibit Hall Open
10:00-11:45 AM	Programs; Youth Literature Awards (ticketed event featuring the Beatty and CA Young Reader Medal Awards)
12:00-1:00 PM	Poster Sessions; Snacks in the Exhibit Hall
1:00-3:45 PM	Programs
4:00-5:00 PM	Membership Meeting & Closing Speaker (Sam Helmick)
(*subject to change)