The ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo in National Harbor, Maryland, closed with exceptional results, generating over $1.8 million in total sales — 107% of budget and a 13% increase over last year.

Exhibitor loyalty continues to climb, with a 74% retention rate for 2025 exhibitors, up from 65% last year and 60% in 2024 before partnering with MCI USA.

The team also secured a powerful head start for next year: More than $1.2 million in contracts and commitments are already in place for ALA 2027 in Milwaukee, setting the stage for another strong year.