Convention and Expo Schedule-at-a-Glance
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
View Wednesday schedule, session descriptions and speakers
8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Registration and Hospitality Desk Open
9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Convention Store Open
10-11:15 a.m.
Opening General Session
Trusted Sources: Public Libraries, Journalism, and the Future of Informed Communities Featuring Ohio Journalists Thomas Suddes, Jo Ingles and Noah Blundo
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Awards and Honors Luncheon (Ticketed event. Additional fee: $75/person)
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:15-3:15 p.m.
Book Signing with Anna Lee Huber
2:45-3:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3-3:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Welcome (Exhibitors Only)
3:45-4:45 p.m.
Book Signing with Jashar Awan
4-4:30 p.m.
New Member Meet and Greet
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
8-10:30 p.m.
Opening Night at Kalahari – Battledecks, Tattoo Contest and Hootenanny
Thursday, October 23, 2026
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8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration and Hospitality Desk Open
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open and Gadget Gallery
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Convention Store Open
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Exclusive Exhibit Hall Viewing
9:30-10:30
Book Signing with Natalie D. Richards
10:30-11:45 a.m.
General Session Featuring Keynote Beth Z, Your Nerdy Best Friend
AI’s Biggest Questions, Myths, and Mysteries
12-1 p.m.
Book Signing and Stump the Nerd with Beth Z
12-1:15 p.m.
PDC Lunch & Learn: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome—You Belong at the Table! (Ticketed event. Additional fee: $75/person)
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
2:30-4 p.m.
Exclusive Exhibit Hall Viewing
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Book Signing with Mindy McGinnis
2:45-3:45 p.m.
Poster Sessions in Exhibit Hall
4-5 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
5-6 p.m.
Book Signing with Eryka Parker
5:30-9 p.m.
Night on the Town in Sandusky
Friday, October 22, 2026
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8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Registration and Hospitality Desk Open
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
9-11 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open and Gadget Gallery
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Convention Store Open
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Book Signing with Thao Thai
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Book Signing with Ken Miller
10:30-11 a.m.
Prize Drawings in the Exhibit Hall
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Closing General Session Featuring Keynote Anthony W. Scott
Passion. Purpose. Paycheck: Reconnecting to the Work That Matters
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Book Signing with Anthony W. Scott