2026 Registration Prices
We are thrilled to share our 2026 Registration Prices, featuring steep member discounts, special add-on events, and more opportunities than ever to connect with your colleagues. OLA Members benefit from an Early Bird rate that will close on Friday December 5th at 5PM ET. Renew your membership today to ensure you have access to the best rates!
Please review the Registration Policies, Procedures, and Fees, including administrative fees and cancellation & refund policies. For the most favourable rates, also review the Registration Categories and choose the one that applies to you.
| MEMBERS | NON-MEMBERS | STUDENT/ NO INCOME MEMBERS |
SPEAKER
(Member) |
SPEAKER
(Non Member) |
PROVINCIAL AFFILIATE
(Partnership Members) |
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| In-Person – Full conference ticket | $415 Early Bird | $495 | $855 | $155 | $150 | $250 | $495 |
| In-Person – One day ticket | $285 Early Bird | $345 | $565 | $135 | $100 | $175 | – |
| Public Library Board Trustee ticket (includes Saturday) | $275 | $345 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $275 |
| EXPO Only ticket | $0 | $115 | $0 | $0 | n/a | $0 |
| Virtual Ticket | $175 Early Bird | $200 | $345 | $50 | $75 | $75 | $175 |
Note:
- Registration opens in mid-November and the OLA Member-Only Early Bird Discount ends at 5PM EST on Friday December 5th, 2025.
- Online Registration closes January 21, 2026, at 5pm EST, after which the Onsite Pricing will apply. Registration will open onsite at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
- All in person tickets include access to virtual content on-demand for six months.
- To purchase a Virtual Ticket after January 21, please contact superconference@accessola.com
- All conference fees are subject to 13% HST.
- Looking to register a group of 10+? Please email superconference@accessola.com
Onsite Pricing
- Registration online will be closed January 21, 2026, at 5 PM EST. For attendees registering onsite, an additional charge of $65 will apply (excluding Speakers and Expo-only attendees). Onsite registration will be available at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
- All conference fees are subject to 13% HST.
Full Conference ticket provides:
- All keynote, spotlight and workshop sessions
- Unlimited entrance privileges to Super EXPO 2026, Canada’s largest library trade show
- Opportunity to opt in to a variety of Wednesday pre-conferences (limited space; pre-registration required; occasional cost-additional sessions available as add-ons to the conference experience)
- Full access to the OLBA Library Trustee Boot Camp (Saturday) (limited space; pre-registration required)
- Full access to the conference archive, including on-demand sessions and recordings of any in-person livestreamed sessions.
- Access to the ever-expanding program and services in the Career Centre
- Social events including the Opening and Closing parties, divisional award receptions, and unique tour opportunities.
Full conference schedule will be released the week of November 10, 2025.
Virtual Ticket provides:
- Live, real-time access to a livestream of one session per timeslot on Thursday and Friday between 9AM – 5PM ET, including keynotes and other popular sessions. Watch the session, submit your questions, and interact with other attendees in the conference platform.
- NEW: Access to an on-demand content library populated with freshly recorded content from presenters across library sectors. Details will become available in mid-November.
- On-demand access to the recordings of livestreamed conference sessions (available approximately 10 days after the conference and on-demand for six months).
More information on registration categories