The Georgia Library Association will be hosting the Georgia Libraries Conference (GLC) in-person on October 7 - 9, 2026, in Columbus, GA at the Columbus GA Convention & Trade Center. This conference is a place for our members and guests to showcase their professional and scholarly accomplishments with our profession at large.

Our theme this year is "All are Welcome Here: Imagine, Create, Elevate." Our featured keynote speaker for the conference will be Dr. Nicole Cooke from the University of South Carolina.  https://libraryphd.weebly.com/

This year the conference will be held in person. There will not be a virtual session. We are looking forward to valuable sessions across topics relevant for our entire membership.

Registration

Registration options include regular member rates, student/retiree/unemployed member rates, and non-member rates. Advance registration rates are available through October 6. On-site registrations and registrations after October 6 will pay an additional late registration fee. 

Registration is open now! GLA Members will need to log in to the member portal for access to their member rates. If you need assistance with your GLA account, please contact memberservices@georgialibraryassociation.org.

Preconference

Seat at the Table: A Library Leader's Guide to Cultivating Legislative Influence

Libraries don't lack champions, but they must build the relationships to sustain them. This workshop equips library leaders with the strategies and confidence to build meaningful connections with legislators before the budget session, before the crisis, and before the ask.  Join us for the Preconference by registering separately here. 

Hotels

The conference hotels are the Columbus Marriott and Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown.  See GLC Lodging Information for rates and booking links. 

Vendors

As a vendor or sponsor, your participation is a valued part of the experience—providing you the opportunity to connect directly with library decision-makers, showcase your products or services, and demonstrate your commitment to supporting the library community.  Vendor/exhibitor/sponsor registration is available here.