Welcome to the CLA 2024 Conference Planner
Use this site to view programs, exhibitors, presenters and to make a personal schedule. The conference will take place at the
Pasadena Convention Center.To make a schedule, create an account using the "
My Conference Experience" link at the top of the left side menu. Then favorite programs and events you want to attend. When the mobile app launches you can use the same login to access your favorites and schedule.
Seating at super sessions and programs is first-come, first-served.
Schedule-At-A-Glance*
Thursday, October 17 |
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9:00 AM-Noon |
Super Sessions |
12:15-4:30 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
12:15-2:00 PM |
Lunch Reception in the Exhibit Hall |
2:00-5:00 PM |
Super Sessions |
4:30-5:30 PM |
VIP Reception for Library Directors and Conference Sponsors (by invitation) |
5:30-6:30 PM |
Opening Keynote -- Matt Gutman |
6:30-8:30 PM |
California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) 40th Anniversary Celebration (ticketed event) |
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Friday, October 18 |
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8:00-8:45 AM |
Programs |
9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
9:00-10:00 AM |
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall |
10:00-11:45 AM |
Programs |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Visit the Exhibits |
1:00-2:45 PM |
Programs |
3:00-4:00 PM |
Poster Sessions; Snacks in the Exhibit Hall |
4:00-4:45 PM |
Programs |
6:00-8:00 PM |
CLA Awards Gala (ticketed event) |
8:00 PM-Midnight |
Night Track |
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Saturday, October 19 |
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9:00-10:00 AM |
Coffee/Muffins and Interest Group Fair in the Exhibit Hall |
9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Exhibit Hall Open |
10:00-11:45 AM |
Programs; Youth Literature Awards (ticketed event featuring the Beatty and CA Young Reader Medal Awards) |
11:50 AM |
California Librarians Supporting Freedom to Read Day of Action |
12:00-1:00 PM |
Poster Sessions; Snacks in the Exhibit Hall |
1:00-3:45 PM |
Programs |
4:00-5:00 PM |
Membership Meeting & Closing Speaker (Fireside Chat with Mychal Threets) |
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(*subject to change) |
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