Association Leadership Institute

Orchestrate Excellence at the 2026 Association Leadership Institute

We are excited for this unique event that brings together the ALA Board of Directors, ALA Leadership Group Chairs, and ALA staff for a leadership focused weekend in Chicago. The 2026 event will be hosted at the Loews Hotel Chicago O'Hare.

Session Materials and Agenda

2026 Attendee List - coming soon!

Friday, February 27

*Breakfast, lunch and all sessions location is TBD.

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions (Elyssa A. Goldstein, CLM, PHR, SHRM-CP)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.	Keynote Speaker (Danny Goldberg)
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.	Break
10:45 - Noon	Session:
Noon - 1 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.	Session:
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.	Break
2:45 - 4:30 p.m.	Session:
4:30 - 4:45 p.m.	Break
4:45 - 6:00 p.m.	Collaborative Session: Chair, Incoming Chair, Board Liaison, and Staff Liaison
6:00 p.m.	Dinner

Saturday, February 28

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 a.m.	Welcome Back! (Elyssa A. Goldstein, CLM...)
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.	Session: Highlights from HQ!
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.	Break
11:00 - 12:15 a.m.	Session:
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.	Lunch
1:15 - 1:45 p.m.	Session:
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
2:45 pm	Closing Remarks (Elyssa A. Goldstein, CLM, )