IUG 2026 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

Join other conference attendees for a guided tour of the Harold Washington Library Center location of the Chicago Public Library! Please note that the tour has a limited capacity, so if your plans change, please remember to remove it from your schedule so others know a space is available. The tour will begin at noon; attendees should meet the tour in the first-floor lobby of the library. Attendees wishing to travel as a group may meet at the Local Arrangements table at 11:30. Public transportation (recommended) is available via the Red Line train.

Monday April 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Offsite

Gatherings

12:00pm CDT

Wisconsin-Illinois Innovative Users Group (WILIUG) Lunch **Limited capacity - please see description for registration details**

Monday April 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm CDT

Offsite

Join us for the WILIUG Birds of a Feather Lunch at IUG! Take a break from the conference buzz and connect with fellow WILIUG members over a true Chicago lunch. It’s the perfect chance to swap ideas, catch up with old friends, and meet new ones over good food and conversation.

When: Monday, April 13, 2025 • 12:00–1:15 p.m.

Where: Gino's East
162 E Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611

Registration: Click here to register.

This lunch is free for WILIUG members, and we’ll have options available to accommodate a variety of dietary needs.

Not a member yet or unsure of your status? Visit the Membership page to join or confirm before registering.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Monday April 13, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm CDT
Offsite

Gatherings, Birds of a Feather

1:10pm CDT

Support Center Case Submission 101

Monday April 13, 2026 1:10pm - 1:25pm CDT

Miami

This session will cover case opening best practices including nformation needed by support for an expedient resolution.

Speakers

Wayne DeCarr

Monday April 13, 2026 1:10pm - 1:25pm CDT
Miami

General, Quick Hit

1:30pm CDT

Vega LX Roadmap

Monday April 13, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Chicago Ballroom A-D

Roadmap of upcoming Vega Library Experience (LX) development (Discover, Mobile, Promote, WebBuilder, Program)

Speakers

Ashley Barey

Monday April 13, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Chicago Ballroom A-D

Vega, Presentation

2:30pm CDT

Afternoon Break

Monday April 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT

Chicago Ballroom E

Monday April 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Chicago Ballroom E

Gatherings

2:40pm CDT

Getting Started with an Authority Control Project with a Vendor

Monday April 13, 2026 2:40pm - 2:55pm CDT

Miami

Best practices and what you need to know to start an authority control project with a vendor

Speakers

Martha Rice Sanders

Manager, Customer Success, Innovate, a part of Clarivate

My library career began at the Music Library of the University of Illinois in 1978. At UIUC, I received my MSLIS while working at the Music, Math, and Main Libraries. Starting in 1985, I did cataloging and authority control work at UConn, then because head of Collections Services... Read More →

Monday April 13, 2026 2:40pm - 2:55pm CDT
Miami

General, Quick Hit

3:00pm CDT

Polaris Roadmap

Monday April 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Chicago Ballroom A-D

Roadmap of upcoming Polaris development

Speakers

Samantha Quell

Monday April 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Chicago Ballroom A-D

Polaris, Presentation

3:00pm CDT

Sierra Roadmap

Monday April 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Denver/Houston/Kansas City

Roadmap of upcoming Sierra development

Speakers

Mike Dicus

Manager, Product Management, Innovative Interfaces

Monday April 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Denver/Houston/Kansas City

Sierra, Presentation

4:00pm CDT

IUG Hackathon Presentation & Awards

Monday April 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Denver/Houston/Kansas City

Join us for hors d'oeuvres and watch the hackers from the IUG Hackathon present their ideas. An esteemed panel of judges will award gold, silver and bronze to the top hacks!

Speakers

Gabrielle Gosselin

Product Manager (Polaris), Innovative Interfaces

IUG 2026 Hackathon Team Presentations pptx

Monday April 13, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Denver/Houston/Kansas City

General, Presentation

5:45pm CDT

IUG Dine Around: The Purple Pig - RSVP Required

Monday April 13, 2026 5:45pm - 8:00pm CDT

Offsite

Visiting Chicago for IUG and don’t know what’s “good” to eat? Love discovering local restaurants, but don’t have anyone to eat with? This will be an opportunity to network with a group of peers over a delicious meal.

You'll be dining at: The Purple Pig
Walking Score: 10/10 (Immediate Vicinity)

We'll meet inside the conference hotel lobby directly in front of the hotel check in counter at 5:45pm.
We'll get you back in time for the Innovative Reception.

Each diner is responsible for their own bill.

Space for this event is LIMITED. Please RSVP by adding the event to your schedule in the sched app - once the event limit has been reached this will show as full. If you change your mind, please remove this from your schedule so others can attend

Speakers

Alvin Dantes

Monday April 13, 2026 5:45pm - 8:00pm CDT
Offsite

Gatherings

5:45pm CDT

IUG Dine Around: The Smith - RSVP Required

Monday April 13, 2026 5:45pm - 8:00pm CDT

Offsite

Visiting Chicago for IUG and don’t know what’s “good” to eat? Love discovering local restaurants, but don’t have anyone to eat with? This will be an opportunity to network with a group of peers over a delicious meal.

You'll be dining at: The Smith
Walking Score: 8/10 (Standard City Walk)

We'll meet inside the conference hotel lobby directly in front of the hotel check in counter at 5:45pm.
We'll get you back in time for the Innovative Reception.

Each diner is responsible for their own bill.

Space for this event is LIMITED. Please RSVP by adding the event to your schedule in the sched app - once the event limit has been reached this will show as full. If you change your mind, please remove this from your schedule so others can attend

Speakers

Wes Osborn

Monday April 13, 2026 5:45pm - 8:00pm CDT
Offsite

Gatherings

6:00pm CDT

IUG Dine Around: Weber Grill - RSVP Required

Monday April 13, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

Offsite

Visiting Chicago for IUG and don’t know what’s “good” to eat? Love discovering local restaurants, but don’t have anyone to eat with? This will be an opportunity to network with a group of peers over a delicious meal.

You'll be dining at: Weber Grill
Walking Score: 10/10 (Immediate Vicinity)

We'll meet inside the conference hotel lobby directly in front of the hotel check in counter at 5:45pm.
We'll get you back in time for the Innovative Reception.

Each diner is responsible for their own bill.

Space for this event is LIMITED. Please RSVP by adding the event to your schedule in the sched app - once the event limit has been reached this will show as full. If you change your mind, please remove this from your schedule so others can attend

Speakers

Lauren Arnsman

Head of Digital Services, Troy Public Library

Monday April 13, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Offsite

Gatherings

8:00pm CDT

All-Conference Dessert Reception

Monday April 13, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

Chicago Ballroom A-D

Monday April 13, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Chicago Ballroom A-D

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