ALA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition (June 23–28), the Association’s first major in-person conference since the pandemic began, brought more than 14,000 people to Washington, D.C. In American Libraries’ July/August issue, contributor Alison Marcotte highlights the many education sessions that inspired attendees. Also in the issue, library technology consultant Marshall Breeding presents a roundup of Library Marketplace vendors and products and AL Art Director Rebecca Lomax captures conference candids for our Bookend section.