You can still REGISTER ONLINE (credit cards only) for PLA 2016. And as of Tuesday, April 5, you can also REGISTER ONSITE in the lower lobby of the Colorado Convention Center. If you’ve already registered and have your badge, skip registration and head directly to Materials Pickup also in the lower lobby of the Colorado Convention Center.
Onsite Registration Hours
| Tuesday, April 5 | 7:30 AM–5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 6 | 7:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday, April 7 | 7:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday, April 8 | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM |
| Saturday, April 9 | 8:00–10:00 AM |
Please note: PLA Conference is a professional event. It is not open to the public.
Be sure to help us spread the word with a web badge. If you’re an exhibitor, please visit Exhibitor Registration and Housing.
Membership
ALA and PLA membership is managed by the ALA Membership & Customer Service (MACS) unit. To join, renew, rejoin, or add to your membership, fill out a secure form online; or print and fill out a membership form and fax or mail it in; or call 800-545-2433 and press 5. Direct your membership questions to MACS at customerservice@ala.org or 800-545-2433 and press 5. MACS representatives are available Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Central.
Full Conference Registration
| Type | Rec’d after 11:59 PM Central Feb. 26, 2016 |
|---|---|
| PLA Personal Members CAL Personal Members |
$345 |
| ALA Personal Members | $420 |
| Nonmembers | $495 |
| Students | $130 |
Single-Day Registration
| Type | Rec’d after 11:59 PM Central Feb. 26, 2016 |
|---|---|
| PLA Personal Members CAL Personal Members |
$235 |
| ALA Personal Members | $310 |
| Nonmembers | $385 |
| Students | $110 |
Preconference Registration
| Type | Half Day | Full Day |
|---|---|---|
| PLA Personal Members CAL Personal Members |
$150 | $250 |
| ALA Personal Members | $205 | $305 |
| Nonmembers | $260 | $370 |
Special Author Event Registration
| Author Lunches | $50 |
|---|---|
| Audio Publishers Association Dinner | $75 |
Exhibits-Plus and Exhibits-Only Badges
If you just want a taste of PLA 2016, purchase a special exhibits badge onsite.
Exhibits-Only Badge ($25): Entitles you to visit the exhibits any time they are open.
Exhibits-Plus Badge ($50): Entitles you to visit the exhibits any time they are open as well as to attend the Opening Session, the Big Idea Series, the All Conference Reception, and the Closing Session.
Exhibits-Only and Exhibits-Plus badges are available onsite only and cannot be purchased in advance. Please note: PLA Conference is a professional event. It is not open to the public.
Cancellation Policy
Written cancellations, requests for refunds, and/or changes will be accepted until February 26, 2016, and are subject to a $30 handling fee. Refunds will be processed after April 25, 2016. According to PLA policy, all meal events require preregistration. The above cancellation/change information also applies to all preconferences, meal events, and tours.
The PLA 2016 Conference is offered on a cost-recovery basis. PLA reserves the right to cancel all or any part of this event if there is insufficient registration or for other reasons. Neither ALA nor PLA is responsible for cancellation charges assessed by the airlines or travel agencies, or other losses incurred due to the cancellation of the workshops. All information listed on this website is subject to change.