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Attendee FAQs

Dress Code
Business casual, but you will see plenty of jeans and tees. We recommend choosing comfortable, supportive shoes and packing a cardigan or light jacket. Dress as you would for work. Norfolk Snapshots

Guests
All guests must register for the conference as their corresponding member type. Guests may attend the Sunday evening award ceremony with an award winner; the award winner must preregister these guests. Guests may not drop in to attend a session or visit the exhibit hall. Attendees without a badge will be directed to the registration desk if they wish to continue participating in the conference and will be subject to in-person registration rates.

Lunches
There are many quick service lunch options located near the conference center. Attendees with mobility challenges may contact [email protected] for a boxed lunch order form. This option is available at the cost of $43.00 for Monday only. Lunches will not be available on Tuesday.

Keynote Speaker Selections
Keynotes are selected and invited by the VLA Executive Committee President with assistance from the VLA Executive Committee and staff. Keynotes have been selected for the 2027 Annual Conference as of May 2026.

Authors, illustrators, and their publishing houses/representatives are welcome to email VLA Communications Manager Vanessa Garbarino directly to inquire about speaking opportunities for future conferences. All other presenters should submit a conference proposal. Proposal submissions will open in the spring of 2027. 

Letter of Attendance
Contact [email protected] to receive a letter of attendance.

Nursing Parents Room
Contact [email protected] as soon as possible if you require a private space for pumping or nursing, or indicate your need on the registration form.

Photography
Attendance at this event constitutes permission for your photograph or video to be taken at the event and used by the Virginia Library Association.

Virtual Attendance
VLA does not offer a virtual option for the Annual Conference for attendees or presenters. Sessions will not be streamed or recorded. All speakers are required to attend in person. 

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