CAL is delighted to announce that Lana Hailemariam will be our Keynote Speaker at CALCON 2026.

In her keynote, Lana will highlight the transformative impact of library workers. Libraries are far more than buildings—they are places of refuge, possibility, and change because of the people who show up each day. You may never see every seed you plant grow, but your conversations, recommendations, and moments of kindness change lives in ways you may never fully know.

Through powerful stories rooted in real library experiences, Lana illustrates a simple truth: even when you don’t see the bloom, the seed still matters. Your work shapes futures, and that makes you invaluable.

Lana Hailemariam is a dynamic coach, facilitator, and keynote speaker with more than 20 years of experience across both for‑profit and nonprofit sectors.