Trade show
Public Library Association National Conference - PLA 2028
The PLA 2026 Conference was held April 1-3, 2026 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN. It featured over 100 educational sessions, general sessions with Bryan Stevenson and Dr. Ruha Benjamin, and a closing session with Chef Sean Sherman. The event attracted 5,000+ public library staff and stakeholders and included a large exhibits hall with hundreds of vendors. The next PLA Conference will be in San Francisco from March 13-15, 2028.
The PLA 2026 Conference was held April 1-3, 2026 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN. It featured over 100 educational sessions, general sessions with Bryan Stevenson and Dr. Ruha Benjamin, and a closing session with Chef Sean Sherman. The event attracted 5,000+ public library staff and stakeholders and included a large exhibits hall with hundreds of vendors. The next PLA Conference will be in San Francisco from March 13-15, 2028.
Event details
- Dates: 13–15 Mar 2028
- Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Venue: Minneapolis Convention Center
- Industry: Public Libraries
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 500+
- Attendees: 7,500+
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at PLA Conference offers unparalleled access to over 5,000 public library decision-makers with influence and buying power. The dedicated 70,000+ sq ft exhibit hall provides high visibility, no-conflict exhibit time including receptions and coffee breaks, and opportunities for advertising and sponsorship to maximize your reach.
Why visit
The PLA Conference is the largest public library event in the world, offering over 100 educational sessions, inspiring general sessions with renowned speakers like Bryan Stevenson and Dr. Ruha Benjamin, networking receptions, and an exhibits hall with hundreds of vendors showcasing the latest products and solutions for public libraries.
Exhibitor profile
- Library technology
- Publications
- Media
- Equipment
- Services
- Supplies
- Library management solutions
Visitor profile
- Public library staff
- Library administrators
- Library advocates
- Librarians
- Library trustees
- Library educators
- Library vendors
Industries
- Public Libraries
- Library Services
- Librarianship
Organisers
- Public Library Association
- American Library Association
- Corcoran Expositions