Join us for the 2025 Annual Conference!

Friday, May 16 is the in-person day of the conference at the Dubois Center in Charlotte, N.C. In-person registration closes Friday, April 18. Register for in-person >>

Monday, May 19 is the virtual day of the conference. Register for virtual >>

Registration is free for all member libraries, and we encourage you to attend both days! Breakfast and lunch will be provided on the in-person day.

In-person keynote: Saray Garnett-Hochuli

Saray Garnett-Hochuli is a distinguished public servant with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as the Deputy City Operations Officer for Internal Services at the City of Minneapolis, overseeing departments such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Budget & Finance, Assessor, and Property Management. 

Prior to this role, Garnett-Hochuli was the Director of Regulatory Services for Minneapolis, where she led the city's regulatory arm responsible for enforcing ordinances and codes, including housing and health regulations. In the private sector, Garnett-Hochuli held leadership positions in the Real Estate Valuations Industry, where she gained valuable experience in operations and executive leadership and management. 

Garnett-Hochuli's diverse background uniquely positions her to provide insights into the intersection of public policy, regulatory frameworks, change management and community engagement. There is an art to connecting organizations, programs, and people together in a way that is sustainable and beneficial for all communities as the demands and needs of our populations grow and change.  

The full conference schedule will be available soon! For updates, please check the conference website.