Registration now open!
| Registration | Early Bird Rate Ends Oct. 4th | After Oct. 4th |
|---|---|---|
| Core Individual Members | $369 | $419 |
| Kentucky Library/Kentucky Public Library Association Members | $369 | $419 |
| ALA Individual Members | $454 | $524 |
| Non-Members | $574 | $624 |
| Students, Non Salaried, Library Support Staff, Retired, & International (ALA Membership Required) | $269 | $319 |
| Session & Poster Presenter | $229 | $229 |
| Core Forum Planning Committee Member | $99 | $99 |
| Single Day Registration (Thursday or Friday) | $289 | $309 |
| Exhibitor Registration | Early Bird Rate Ends July 5th | After July 5th |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibitor Registration (2 per table top) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exhibitor Table Top | $1,250 | $1,750 |
Cancellation Policy
Refund requests must be submitted in writing prior to October 20, 2026, and are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. The Forum and all of its events are offered on a cost-recovery basis and may be cancelled due to adverse events beyond the control of Core or if there is insufficient registration. In the event that a Core-sponsored activity is cancelled, Core cannot be responsible for any cancellation/charge assessed to registrants by airlines, travel agencies, or hotels. Core does not provide refunds for registration or personal expenses due to weather or travel related circumstances.
Preconferences & Tours
Clause for Celebration: A Friendly Intro to Licensing
Metadata & Collections Track
Wednesday November 18, 12 pm – 4 pm
| Preconference Registration | Early Bird Rate | After October 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Core & KLA/KPLA Members | $119 | $149 |
| ALA, Non Members, Students, Non Salaried, Library Support Staff, Retired, & International | $149 | $189 |
Informal Leadership in Action: Discovery, Practice, and Growth
Leadership & Management Track
Wednesday November 18, 12 pm – 4 pm
| Preconference Registration | Early Bird Rate | After October 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Core & KLA/KPLA Members | $119 | $149 |
| ALA, Non Members, Students, Non Salaried, Library Support Staff, Retired, & International | $149 | $189 |
Disaster Response Planning: from Risk Assessment to Implementation and Recovery
Preservation Track
Wednesday November 18, 12 pm – 4 pm
| Preconference Registration | Early Bird Rate | After October 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Core & KLA/KPLA Members | $119 | $149 |
| ALA, Non Members, Students, Non Salaried, Library Support Staff, Retired, & International | $149 | $189 |
User Experience 101: A Masterclass for Non-UX Library Professionals
Technology Track
Wednesday November 18, 12 pm – 4 pm
| Preconference Registration | Early Bird Rate | After October 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Core & KLA/KPLA Members | $119 | $149 |
| ALA, Non Members, Students, Non Salaried, Library Support Staff, Retired, & International | $149 | $189 |
BCUL and APL Joint tour of Louisville Area Libraries SOLD OUT
Wednesday, November 18, 9 am – 4 pm
Registration is limited to 50 people
| Tour Registration | Early Bird Rate | After October 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Core & KLA/KPLA Members | $129 | $159 |
| ALA, Non Members, Students, Non Salaried, Library Support Staff, Retired, & International | $159 | $199 |
Cancellation Policy
Refund requests must be submitted in writing prior to October 20, 2026, and are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. The Forum and all of its events are offered on a cost-recovery basis and may be cancelled due to adverse events beyond the control of Core or if there is insufficient registration. In the event that a Core-sponsored activity is cancelled, Core cannot be responsible for any cancellation/charge assessed to registrants by airlines, travel agencies, or hotels. Core does not provide refunds for registration or personal expenses due to weather or travel related circumstances.