CRL 2025 Annual Meeting of the Council of Voting Members
May 20–21, 2025 | Hyatt Regency Chicago
On May 20–21, 2025, the CRL community will come together in the annual convening of the Council of Voting Members. The Council of Voting Members meeting plays a critical role in the CRL governance structure. During this annual convening, colleagues from across the CRL community will assess the state of the cooperative and shape its future directions.
The 2025 Annual Meeting is organized around CRL’s values and will feature keynote speakers Laura Neuman (The Carter Center) and Heather Joseph (SPARC).
Location:
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601
CRL has arranged for special room rates starting at $289/night.
Reserve your discounted room at the Hyatt no later than April 28 by clicking here.
Registration:
Free but required.
☞☞☞ Register Here ☜☜☜ by May 1.
Travel:
Attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel to the meeting.
Contact:
Email Jen Jenkins at events@crl.edu
Preliminary Schedule:
(further details will be posted as we finalize them)
Tuesday, May 20
| Time | Location | Event |
| 8:00 AM | Plaza Foyer | Check-In and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | Plaza Ballroom | Welcome and Call to Order |
| 9:30 AM | Plaza Ballroom |
✰ Featured Speaker: Heather Joseph Sustaining Access to Knowledge in a Challenging Political Landscape |
| 10:30 AM | Plaza Ballroom | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 AM | Plaza Ballroom | Discussion Session 1: Beyond the Deal: Strategic Licensing and Open Access for the Long Term |
| 12:00 PM | Big Bar | Networking Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | Plaza Ballroom | ✏︎ CRL Council of Voting Members Business Meeting |
| 1:45 PM | Plaza Ballroom | Welcome and Call to Order |
| 4:45 PM | Plaza Ballroom | Closing Remarks |
| 5:00 PM | Plaza Patio | Happy Hour Networking Reception |
Wednesday, May 21
| Time | Location | Event |
| 8:00 AM | Plaza Foyer | Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | Plaza Ballroom | Welcome and Speaker Introduction |
| 9:30 AM | Plaza Ballroom | Discussion Session 2: Rethinking Shared Stewardship |
| 10:30 AM | Plaza Ballroom | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 AM | Plaza Ballroom | Discussion Session 3: From Shared Values to Shared Wins |
| 12:00 PM | Big Bar | Networking Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | Plaza Ballroom | Presidential Address |
| 2:30 PM | Plaza Ballroom | Adjourn |
| 3:30 PM | CRL | Optional: Tour of CRL Facilities |
For information about past meetings, click here.