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Join the most powerful gathering of library leaders in Texas! The TLA 2026 Annual Conference brings together 5,000+ library professionals and supporters from across the state—decision-makers who manage budgets exceeding $2.5 million and shape the future of library services in their communities.
This is your chance to get in front of key buyers, build relationships, and elevate your brand in a vibrant, mission-driven community.
If you’re like to know more about partnering with TLA and exploring sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Jaime Bare to start the conversation.
Enhance your company’s presence at the largest state library conference. The TLA 2026 Annual Conference offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsorship Prospectus
For full details on different sponsorship levels at TLA 2026, benefits, and pricing, see the TLA sponsorship prospectus (partial list of opportunities below).
Our largest events, each General Session features a dynamic, high-level speaker that will inspire and energize the 2,000 – 2,500 attendees.
These sessions are more than just talks they are celebrations of excellence and achievement! (General Session I sold)
Be part of one of the most prestigious children’s choice literary awards in the nation! This premier event showcases the winning author, celebrating creativity and the power of young readers’ voices. By supporting this inspiring session, you position your brand at the heart of a beloved literary tradition and empower students to read for enjoyment and understanding.
TBA Sponsorships
A special ticketed event that has spanned almost two decades, this session features a popular author discussing their most recent book.
This time-honored TLA tradition is a unique ticketed event that draws an engaged group of 150 attendees. This session features a panel of popular, bestselling authors who share their insights, stories, and experiences, making it a must-attend event for literature enthusiasts. Celebrate literary success and kick off the conference with a dynamic and impactful event!
Engage with up to 100 classroom teachers and librarians who will explore the value of collaboration between teachers and librarians. This special event offers sponsors a prime opportunity to reach an audience eager to enhance their professional partnerships with librarians.
The mobile app is the best source for the most up-to-date program content during the TLA Conference. In 2025, there were 2,751 distinct app participants, 3010 custom page views: 613,522 banner ad impressions, 667 unique exhibitor visitors, and 108 clicks on banner ads. Twenty-four percent of those who downloaded the app visited the exhibitor pages.
Traditionally one of the busiest places at the TLA conference, thousands of attendees frequent the Authors Area in the Exhibit Hall and plan their conference time around author visits to get signatures and meet their favorites.
The Exhibit Grand Opening offers prime visibility and uninterrupted engagement with library professionals from across the state. This exclusive sponsorship positions your brand at the heart of the action and creates a strong first impression.
Thank you to our sponsors partnering with TLA!
Work with TLA to customize a partnership that maximizes your impact throughout the entire year.
