Starting Monday, March 17, 2025 Keystone Systems and the Indiana State Library, Talking Book and Braille Library Service come together to host the 2025 HYBRID KLAS Users' Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Below are all the resources and info you will need during your 2025 KLAS Users' Conference attendance:
- Conference Hotel: Embassy Suites Indianapolis Downtown
- 110 West Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
- In-Person Sessions Location: Indiana State Library
- 315 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN
- Indiana State Library Floorplans - PDF
- Online Sessions: 2025 KLAS Users' Conference Zoom Event
- KLAS UC2025 Overview Schedule - PDF
- KLAS UC2025 Agenda - PDF
- KLAS UC2025 Attendee Feedback Forms
2025 KLAS Users' Conference Zoom Event
- ALL conference attendees will use the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference Zoom Event throughout the conference.
- The conference logo graphic to the right is a direct link to the KLAS UC 2025 Zoom Event.
- Important notes about the KLAS UC2025 Zoom Event:
- Use your individual Zoom account credentials to log into the KLAS UC2025 Zoom Event.
- Session times are based on your local time zone.
- General Sessions will be in a webinar format and streamed directly to the lobby. Virtual attendees will be able to comment / ask questions via the chat function, but can't use their computer camera / mic.
- All Breakout sessions will be in a meeting format in which virtual attendees can be on camera, use their microphone, and / or the Zoom chat function.
Using the KLAS UC2025 Zoom Event
- How to initially access & navigate the KLAS UC 2025 Zoom Event
- You will use the KLAS UC2025 Zoom Event to:
- bookmark sessions, create a personal schedule, and export your schedule to your personal calendar
- view speaker information
- watch and join conference sessions virtually
- access session slidedecks and handouts
- chat with other attendees
- get conference announcements and updates
- watch session recordings after the event
- and more!
Conference Agenda & Overview Schedule
KLAS UC2025 Agenda & Overview Schedule
Below you will find MS Word and PDF versions of the latest 2025 KLAS Users' Conference agenda and overview schedule documents.
- Agenda as of 3/12/2025
- Overview Schedule as of 3/6/2025
Getting To / Around Downtown Indianapolis
Here's some links and other resources to help make your travel to and stay in Indianapolis a bit easier.
Indianapolis Airport to Downtown
The Indianapolis International Airport has multiple transportation options to get from there to downtown.
- Uber or Lyft from the Ground Transportation Center on the first floor of the terminal garage.
- Taxis are also an option, but charge a minimum $15 for all fares from the airport.
- IndyGo's Route 8 bus service provides non-express, fixed route service from the airport to downtown for $1.75 / ride.
Downtown Indianapolis
All conference locations are located in walkable distance from the Embassy Suites Downtown Indianapolis except the location of Monday night's Welcome Reception for which Uber Vouchers will be provided.
Below is a custom Google Map indicating the location of the Embassy Suites, Indiana State Library, the Biltwell Event Center and the Eiteljorg Museum.
2025 KLAS Users' Conference Google Map
Downtown Indianapolis Restaurants
Wondering about where to eat while you're at the conference? Check out this list of downtown Indianapolis eateries recommended by the Indiana State Library Staff.
Conference Hotel - Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Conference Hotel:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
110 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Rate & Reservations:
Conference Rate: $133.00 / night + tax (or the prevailing government rate at time of booking + tax)
Amenities
- Free WiFi
- FREE Hot Breakfast Buffet with made-to-order omelets, eggs, and other items
- Free evening reception
- Suite style rooms with separate bedroom and sitting room with microwave and mini-fridge in each
- $46 parking / night (valet only)
- Indoor pool and hot tub
- Workout facilities
- Lobby bar and room service serves light dinner options
Conference Sessions Location - Indiana State Library
Conference Sessions Location:
The Embassy Suites is approximately .3 miles from the Indiana State Library where all conference sessions will be held. The walk from the hotel to the library is via relatively flat sidewalks with well-marked crosswalks at each intersection.
Indiana State Library
315 W. Ohio St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Indiana State Library Floorplans
Here are floorplans of the Indiana State Library to help you navigate the building.
Conference Registration - Open Now!
Conference Registration:
Registration for the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference is still available!!
Virtual Attendee Registration Deadlines & Prices:
- Virtual Attendee (after December 31, 2024) = $100 per attendee
In-Person Attendee Registration Deadlines & Prices:
- In-Person Late (after February 16, 2025) = $300 with late fee
Important Registration Information:
- You must register using the email tied to your Zoom account.
- If you don't have Zoom account, you will need to create one. You can sign-up for a free, basic account here: https://zoom.us/signup#/signup
- If your registration payment method is not a credit or debit card, OR your organization is tax-exempt, please email with the ticket type and the email address associated with your Zoom account. We will send you an invoice, and apply the registration to the provided email.
- If you register via the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference Zoom Event using a credit or debit card, Stripe will charge a 2.9% + $.30 per transaction processing fee.
Registration Link:
To register for the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference using a credit or debit card, go to the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference on Zoom Event.
How to register via debit or credit card:
- Go to the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference on Zoom Events.
- Select the "Register' button.
- Select your desired ticket type.
- Complete the required registration information including using the email associated with your Zoom account.
- Submit payment via a debit or credit card.
- Your will receive a registration confirmation email upon successful completion of this process.
In-Person Hands-on Training & Library Tours Registration
In-Person Hands-on Training & Library Tours Registration
To help us prepare for the in-person hands-on training and library tours sessions that will occur during the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference, please take a few minutes to indicate which one(s) you're interested in attending. Full session descriptions can be found in the latest 2025 KLAS Users' Conference Agenda.
Eiteljorg Museum Networking Event
Eiteljorg Museum Lunch & Tour Networking Event
On Thursday, March 20 after our final general session join us for an optional networking event at the Eiteljorg Museum in downtown Indianapolis which "explores the intersection of the arts, histories and cultures of the past and present by sharing the diverse stories of the American West and the Indigenous Peoples of North America".
We will walk to Eiteljorg and enjoy a delicious boxed lunch in their cafe followed by a group tour of the museum.
Payment for the tour and / or lunch is due Friday, March 14. Cost per person = $11 tour + indicated boxed lunch options.
Please use the form below to register, select your lunch, and indicate your preferred payment method.
