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Welcome to the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference! We are thrilled to have you joining us for this incredible professional development and networking opportunity.

Registration Desk
Make sure you check in to the conference at our registration desk before heading off to any meals or sessions! Here you can pick up your name tag and ask any questions you might have. The registration desk will be open from 6:45 am to 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 30, and from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, May 1.

Using the Sched App
Use this app to build your personalized conference schedule! You will find some things have already been added to your schedule (such as meals and key speakers), but everything else is up to you.

We also encourage you to turn on the "Public Profile & Schedule" option under the "My Account" tab. This will add you to the public attendee list, helping you to connect with other delegates and helping them connect with you. This is optional.

Conference Sponsors
SLA gratefully acknowledges our many event sponsors! Without their generous support, this conference would not be possible! We gratefully acknowledge all sponsors in the "Sponsors" Tab.

Exhibitors
Make sure to visit the Exhibitor Hall located in the Gallery B! The Exhibitor Hall will be open on Thursday, April 30, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with the Exhibitor Social taking place from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Join us at the Social to visit with the exhibitors while enjoying appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks, and the chance to win great prizes!!  
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CST
The University of Regina Library developed a three-day event on artificial intelligence (AI) designed to explore the rapidly evolving impact of AI and Machine Learning (ML) across creative practice, academic work, and society. As interest in AI continues to increase among faculty, researchers, instructors, students, and the broader community, the University of Regina was well-positioned to host a collaborative, discussion-rich event that brings these conversations together. AI Futures highlighted emerging initiatives, fostered cross-campus and community partnerships, and supported informed, ethical, and imaginative engagement with AI technologies.

This session will look at the development, organization, and outcomes of this three-day event on AI.
Speakers
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Christina Hwang

Associate Dean (Academic), University of Regina
Christina Hwang is Associate Dean (Academic) at the University of Regina’s Dr. John Archer Library and Archives, supporting academic initiatives that advance teaching, learning, and research, with a focus on innovation and AI-enabled discovery.
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Gillian van der Ven

Academic Librarian, University of Regina
Gillian van der Ven is an Academic Librarian at the University of Regina and serves the Faculty of Education, Music, and Creative Technology.

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Michael Shires

Community Engagement & Communications Librarian, University of Regina
Michael Shires is the Community Engagement & Communications Librarian at the University of Regina. He has subject liaison responsibilities, oversees Special Collections and collaborates with University and community partners on and off to provide programs that help support teaching, learning, an... Read More →
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Robert Thomas

Librarian, University of Regina
Robert Thomas is a librarian at the University of Regina where he supports departments in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CST
Capital A Room

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