In 2025, Keystone will partner with the Indiana State Library, Talking Book and Braille Library Service to bring the KLAS Users' Conference to Indianapolis, Indiana.
The KLAS User' Group planning committees have already been hard at work, and are excited to share more specifics about our second hybrid conference. Also, they need your help! Whether you plan to attend the conference or not at this point,or aren't sure at all, please complete the KLAS UC2025 Pre-Conference Survey by Friday, May 24.
We know everyone gets tired of endless surveys, but this is a huge help to your Logistics and Program committees as they start narrowing down what topics need to be discussed, locations and types of sessions to offer, speakers to invite, and so on.
Now, on to all the details you need to start planning your 2025 KLAS Users' Conference attendance:
- Dates: March 17-20, 2025
- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Theme: Driving Innovative Inclusion in Libraries - Start Your Engines!
- Proposed Conference Schedule
Conference Hotel:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
110 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Rate & Reservations:
Conference Rate: $129.00 / night + tax (or the prevailing government rate at time of booking + tax)
Online Reservation Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/indwwes-91o-381ce6ea-9ca2-42bc-8149-729006e1a780/
If you prefer to call to make your reservation, dial 317-236-1800 and ask for reservations. Provide the arrival/departure dates of your stay and mention group code 91O. The group name is "KLAS USERS CON".
Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Hot Breakfast Buffet with made-to-order omelets, eggs, and other items
- Free evening reception
- Suite style rooms with separate bedroom and sitting room with microwave and mini-fridge in each
- $44 parking / night (valet only)
- Indoor pool and hot tub
- Workout facilities
- Lobby bar and room service serves light dinner options
Conference Sessions Location:
The Embassy Suites is approximately .3 miles from the Indiana State Library where all conference sessions will be held. The walk from the hotel to the library is via relatively flat sidewalks with well-marked crosswalks at each intersection.
Indiana State Library
315 W. Ohio St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Conference Registration Deadlines & Costs:
Registration is not yet open. Announcements will be included in the KLAS Users' Weekly Wrap-up and sent to the KLASUsers listservs when it is. Until then, here are the planned registration deadlines and costs.
Online Attendees:
- Before December 17, 2024 = $85 with Early-Bird discount
- After December 18, 2024 = $100 per attendee
In-Person Attendees:
- Before December 17, 2024 = $200 with Early-Bird discount
- December 18, 2024 - February 16, 2025 = $250 per attendee
- After February 16, 2025 = $300 with late fee
