Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal for the LOEX 2026 Conference.

How do we teach, lead, and collaborate in an ever-changing sea of information? Explore this question and more at LOEX 2026 in Norfolk, VA—where rivers meet the Chesapeake Bay and a thriving waterfront culture reflects centuries of maritime tradition. Known as the “City of Mermaids,” Norfolk offers a fittingly whimsical and symbolic setting for Oceans of Knowledge: Diving into Information Literacy, inviting teaching librarians to plunge into the depths of pedagogy, innovation, leadership, and collaboration. We welcome you to join a vibrant community of educators navigating new currents in information literacy instruction.

LOEX is committed to creating the most inclusive community that we possibly can, and seeks participants and presenters from all types of institutions, positions, backgrounds, and experiences.   

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Session submission information

Traditional-length (50 minutes) presentations and interactive workshops by one to three presenters. As in previous years, these sessions will make up the large majority of the conference program (an estimated 50-65 sessions). Breakout Session proposals due date is December 1, 2025. [deadline has passed]

Lightning Talks

Lightning Talk submission information

Short (seven minutes maximum) presentations given during a single session by different presenters. There will only be a handful (maximum of six) of these presentations as they are intended to be an energizing, but small, part of the conference. Lightning Talk proposals due date is Monday, January 19, 2026. [deadline has passed]

Poster Sessions

Poster Session submission information

Students currently enrolled in a graduate program in library and information sciences along with librarians in resident, intern, or fellowship programs are invited to propose poster sessions. Poster Session proposals due date is in Monday, January 26, 2026. [deadline has passed]