
SPEAKER INFORMATION
The 2025 ILA Annual Conference is set to be an exciting event!
Prepare to be inspired by our amazing keynote speakers, gain valuable insights from an informative legislative panel discussion, and engage in captivating sessions led by seasoned leaders and visionaries in their fields.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Dorcas Hand
Dorcas led ALA’s Ecosystem Initiative Task Force, which authored the Ecosystem Toolkit, and she is the lead author of Strengthening Library Ecosystems: Collaborate for Advocacy and Impact. She will serve as our Opening Keynote speaker.
Bob Leonard
Bob, author, reporter, former professor, former Knoxville Public Library board member, and library advocate, will be our closing keynote. Many of you may recall Bob’s work on his Substack early last year when he wrote about the anti-library bills that were making their way through the legislature at the time.
I’m confident both speakers will underscore our conference theme: “Libraries: The Heart of Iowa Communities” and speak to the cultural moment we’re navigating both statewide and nationally. ~Eric Jennings, ILA President
Conference Session Line-Up

We are excited to introduce an exciting series of expert sessions at the Iowa Library Association conference! Hear from esteemed colleagues and field specialists who are dedicated to supporting the mission of ILA. Their insights and expertise drive impactful initiatives within their communities. Each session promises valuable perspectives and practical knowledge that can be applied to your library. You'll be inspired by their contributions!
A detailed agenda outlining each session and its corresponding topics of discussion.
A comprehensive list of sessions, including details on speakers and scheduled times.
Thank you to our New ILA Sustaining Partner!
Thank you to our PREMIUM sponsors!