NJLA/NJASL Annual Conference
Celebrating the connections that strengthen our libraries and the communities we serve.
Feb 16-18, 2027
Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Attendees: Program Topics | Schedule | Keynotes | Poster Sessions | Honors and Awards | Conference Grant | Register
Exhibitors: Exhibitor Info | Sponsors | Exhibit Hall Map | Register
Authors: Apply for Author Alley
Marketplace (formerly NJLA Store): Apply to be a Marketplace Vendor
Logistics and FAQs: Hotel & Travel | Book Your Room | Speaker FAQs | Policies
Questions?: General (conference@njla.org) | Billing (businessmanager@njla.org) | Registration (office@njla.org)
⚠️Hotel Reservation Alert
NJLA/NJASL has been made aware of unauthorized third-party hotel booking solicitations for the Annual Conference. Attendees and exhibitors should book accommodations only through the official hotel reservation link on this website or by calling Hard Rock Reservations at 609-449-6860.
Please disregard unsolicited hotel booking offers, as these companies are not affiliated with NJLA/NJASL or Hard Rock
Haben Girma Announced as Opening Keynote Speaker for NJLA/NJASL Annual Conference
We are thrilled to announce that Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School and bestselling author, will deliver the Opening Keynote at the NJLA/NJASL Annual Conference, February 16–18, at the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City.
An award-winning advocate, author, and keynote speaker, Girma has earned international recognition for her work. President Obama named her a Champion of Change, France appointed her a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, and the World Health Organization selected her as an inaugural Commissioner of its Commission on Social Connection. She works with organizations around the world to drive innovation, strengthen resilience, and deepen human connection.
Visit our Keynotes Page for more information.
Apply for a Professional Development Grant
NJLA's Professional Development Fund is awarding funds to cover the cost of up to 3 days of Conference attendance and up to 2 nights’ stay at the Hard Rock. Applicants agree to cover the cost of travel and food, to be reimbursed up to $300 upon completion of the program. Apply here. Deadline Jan 2, 2027.
Conference Programs
The Conference Committee is reviewing session proposals, and we anticipate sharing a list of programs soon. Stay tuned for more details!
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we worked through these changes.