We’re happy to announce that submissions for the 2026 joint Oregon Library Association (OLA) / Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) Conference sessions are now open!

2026 Conference session proposal form

The deadline for program session submissions is Monday, October 20. 

This year’s theme is “Get Loud for Libraries,” a galvanizing call to action to unify libraries for mutual support and deep collaboration.

Proposals from all library types are encouraged. 

Great sessions inform, inspire, and empower. Great proposals identify the target audience and expected takeaways. We will prioritize providing a wide variety of learning opportunities, including sessions that model a flipped-classroom approach, offer opportunities for sharing experiences, and encourage participants to tell their stories. Note there will be no pre-conference sessions.

Consider the following categories when submitting your proposal:

• Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Libraries

• Building Inclusive and Diverse Communities

• Collaborative Strategies for Lifelong Learning

• Strengthening Library Partnerships: Local to Global

• Sustainability, Advocacy, and the Future of Libraries

• Mutual Aid for Libraries and Library Communities

• Legislative and Social Activism and Advocacy

• Have an out-of-the-box idea? Let us know!

Sessions will be reviewed by a committee using an EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism) lens. Presenters who submit similar proposals may be asked to combine sessions. Session reviewers may reach out for clarifications or requests regarding proposals.

Lead presenters will be notified of their session’s status by January 6. 

The 2026 OLA/PNLA Conference will be held in Portland from Wednesday, April 22 through Friday, April 24.