CLA 2026 Annual Conference
Reach 1,300 Librarians from California….
The 2026 California Library Association Annual Conference will be held on October 22-24, 2026, in Riverside.








Exhibit at the 2026 CLA Annual Conference
Reach librarians across California at the state’s premier library event!
1,091 library professionals attended the 2025 CLA Annual Conference—and we expect strong attendance for 2026.
If you’re looking to connect with California’s librarians, there’s no more efficient, cost-effective way than by exhibiting at the 2026 CLA Annual Conference.
Exhibit Booth Details
Every 10′ x 10′ booth includes:
- (1) 6′ skirted table
- (2) chairs
- Carpeted exhibit hall
Over $900 in value!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your target audience—submit your application today!
Important Links
- Online Application
- Show Map
- Exhibit Application (PDF)
- Floorplan (PDF)
- Tabletop Rules and Regulations
- Exhibitor Registration
- Housing
- LVE Exhibitor Manual
Exhibit Hall Schedule
Installation
Wednesday, October 21: Noon – 4:30 PM
Thursday, October 22: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Exhibits Open
- Thursday, October 22: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Exhibit Lunch Reception (No Conflict Time)
- Friday, October 23: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall (No Conflict Time)
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Visit the Exhibits (No Conflict Time)
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Snacks in the Exhibit Hall (No Conflict Time)
- Saturday, October 24: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Coffee in the Exhibit Hall (No Conflict Time)
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Snacks in the Exhibit Hall (No Conflict Time)
Dismantle
Saturday, October 24: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Exhibitor Manual
LVE is the general contractor for CLA 2026.
Exhibitors received a custom link to access the manual and order services via email on May 30.
Sender: exhibitorservices@lvexpo.com
Didn’t get the email?
First, check your spam/junk folder
Then, request a resend: exhibitorservices@lvexpo.com
Exhibitor Update Newsletters
Contact us with any questions.
Exhibit Sales: 630-434-7779, cla@heiexpo.com
Exhibit Rules and Regulations: Paul Graller, 630-929-7910, cla@heiexpo.com
Online Company Listings, Other Exhibit Questions: cla@heiexpo.com