The Knowledge to Leadership Conference and Exposition is the Golden Gate Chapter's signature event featuring a variety of high-quality educational and networking opportunities.  The 2026 Knowledge to Leadership Conference and Exposition will feature:

Please click THIS LINK to visit the K2L 2026 Sessions and Speakers page to learn more about the keynotes and breakout sessions.

Knowledge to Leadership In-Person Conference Experience

$250 - ALA Members, $199 Early Bird rate if you register by January 30, 2026

$400 - Non-ALA Members, $299 Early Bird rate if you register by January 30, 2026

$275 - LMA Members, $249 Early Bird rate if you register by January 30, 2026

The In-Person Conference Experience is limited to the first 75 registrants.  If you find that registration is no longer available and would like to be added to our Waitlist, please email [email protected].

Change of plans?  All registrants will receive Zoom conference information in case you can still attend virtually.  We ask that you kindly still let us know so we can pull from our in-person waitlist.  The chapter is pleased to allow refunds until early bird pricing ends after 1/30/2026.  We regret we cannot refund last minute cancelations following that date, but please still let us know if you can no longer attend by emailing [email protected].

Media Disclaimer

Registrants to this meeting understand that publicity photographs, video and/or sound bites may be taken during the event and their image/photographic likeness/voice may appear in media taken during the event. By registering for the event, you hereby give permission that photos/video/audio containing your image/likeness/voice may be used for publicity or general information purposes including publication on the Golden Gate Chapter website, The Bridge newsletter or within other publicity which may be seen by the general public. The Golden Gate Chapter of the ALA will not seek any further permission nor provide any notification before using such media.

If you wish to opt out, please contact the conference coordinators at [email protected].