The Core Forum is the annual conference for ALA’s newest division, Core: Leadership, Infrastructures, Futures. It brings together decisions makers and practitioners that focus on the following areas:
- Access & Equity
- Buildings & Operations
- Leadership & Management
- Metadata & Collections
- Preservation
- Technology
The Core Forum will take place November 18-20, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky! Forum features pre-conference workshops, tours, thought-provoking presentations, keynote speakers, poster presentations, and social events. 2026 Core Forum Proposals are now closed.