Upgrade: Enhancing Library Services with Technology
Submit your idea today for Upgrade
2026! Upgrade will be held virtually November 12-13 2026. Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals!
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Lecture presentation: 45-minute presentation + 15 min Q&A
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Panel Discussion: 2-4 presenters focused on one big topic and sharing their experience
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Lightning talk: 5-8 minute mini presentation/demonstration
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
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OER
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Artificial intelligence
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Virtual reality
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Cybersecurity and data privacy
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Media labs and makerspaces
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Social media
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Media literacy
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Podcasts
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Digital collections
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Equity, accessible and inclusive technology
Selected lecture and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk and roundtable presenters will receive a discounted conference rate. For more information, visit the
conference website.