HELIN Conference 2026
Collaborate to Innovate
Date:
Location: Friedman Center, Johnson & Wales University Harborside Campus, Harborside Boulevard, Providence, RI
Welcome to HELIN Conference 2026
Building on last year’s conference conversations, the 2026 HELIN Conference will focus on how libraries collaborate with departments, institutions, and partners both on and beyond campus to strengthen connections and advance shared goals. The theme Collaborate to Innovate encourages presenters to share ideas, strategies, and real-world examples of collaboration that support innovation in library work, whether carefully planned or unexpectedly successful.
General Schedule
(Schedule subject to change)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast and networking |
| 9:15 AM | Opening remarks and updates |
| Morning | Two rounds of breakout sessions, each with multiple session options |
| Lunch | Lunch will be provided |
| Afternoon | Two rounds of breakout sessions, each with multiple session options, along with optional tours |
| Late Afternoon | Snack breakout session centered on collaborative conversations and peer connection |
| 3:00 – 3:15 PM | Closing remarks, awards, and raffle |
For the full lineup of breakout sessions:
- Conference schedule with session times, rooms, and presenters (PDF)
- Session descriptions for all breakout sessions (PDF)
Registration
Registration for the 2026 HELIN Conference is closed. If you have any questions, please contact the conference organizers.
Parking & Directions
The conference is held at the Friedman Center on the Johnson & Wales University Harborside Campus. The Friedman Center houses both the library and the museum.
Parking Lots A and B are available for attendees. They are located on Harborside Boulevard, alongside and in front of the Friedman Center.
The floor map below shows where the conference sessions are held inside the Friedman Center.
