UPDATE 3/5/26: Registration has reached venue capacity. As such, registration is closed.
Reaching Forward South (RFS) will be Friday, April 10, 2026 at the the Regency Conference Center in O'Fallon, IL.
Revolutionary Service: Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future
From making materials and resources widely accessible to providing a welcoming place for everyone, libraries have always fulfilled a revolutionary purpose. As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, amid a heightened need for library advocacy, Reaching Forward South focuses on the groundbreaking ways library service continues to evolve. The conference committee invites proposals about how your revolutionary library work serves your community.
Full event details can be found on the ILA website.
Register by 3/9 to lock-in the Early Bird rate. The final day to register is 3/26. Due to capacity at The Regency O'Fallon, registration is limited. Don't wait to register!
View the event website, hosted by PheedLoop, to view the sessions.
Hotel Information - reservations must be made by 3/11 to receive the group rate.
