NJLA/NJASL Annual Conference

Registration Reopened for the 2027 NJLA/NJASL Annual Conference!

The conference has shifted one day earlier and will now take place Tuesday–Thursday, February 16–18, 2027, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

The conference schedule remains the same, with all programming moving one day earlier:

Wednesday, February 17 → Tuesday, February 16
Thursday, February 18 → Wednesday, February 17
Friday, February 19 → Thursday, February 18

This includes pre-conference workshops, the opening reception, opening and closing keynotes, and other scheduled conference activities.

Already Registered?

If you have already registered for the conference, your ticket dates have automatically been adjusted to reflect the new schedule. You do not need to take any action unless you wish to make a change.

To review your registration, visit your Member Compass and select My Events from the left menu. You will see your conference registration and list of tickets.

If you need to make changes to your registration, please contact the NJLA Office at office@njla.org.

Hotel Reservations

Hard Rock has begun contacting guests who have already made hotel reservations and will  assist anyone who needs to adjust their dates to the new conference schedule. If you have questions about your reservations or would like to contact the hotel with other questions, please call Hard Rock Reservations at (609) 449-6860.

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.