WLIC 2026 Calls for Papers: Submit your proposals now!

WLIC 2026 Call for Papers is open!
Over 20 Open Session and Satellite meeting Calls for proposals are up, offering exciting ways to participate in this year’s Congress.
Explore Busan: Art, beauty, and city experiences

Discover a city where mountains meet the sea and historic neighborhoods stand beside modern skylines as part of your WLIC 2026 experience in Busan!
Final Keynote Speakers announced: Mahaletchumy Arujanan and Tommi Laitio

Join us in Busan for this keynote session on rethinking and readapting the traditional role of libraries and library workers in our fast-changing societies with Mahaletchumy Arujanan and Tommi Laitio!
Explore Busan: Hillsides, coastlines, and local flavors

Discover a city where mountains meet the sea and historic neighborhoods stand beside modern skylines as part of your WLIC 2026 experience in Busan!
WLIC 2026 Satellite meetings announced

Planning to attend the World Library and Information Congress in Busan this August? Satellite Meetings offer a great opportunity to go deep on cutting-edge topics, so make note of the meeting list for all your event planning! ✍️
Keynote speaker announced: Sohail Inayatullah

Get ready to explore alternative library futures with our keynote speaker, Sohail Inayatullah!
Beyond the Congress: Experiencing K-Culture at WLIC 2026
Let’s explore the K-culture experiences awaiting delegates alongside attending WLIC 2026 in Busan, South Korea
Keynote Session speaker announced: Jiho Cha

Jiho Cha announced as one of our WLIC 2026 session keynotes! Learn more about our speaker
Apply for WLIC 2026 Grants

We’re delighted to announce that five new grants are now available for the upcoming IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2025 (WLIC 2025) in Astana, Kazakhstan!
This is a fantastic opportunity to support a diverse range of library professionals in attending this global event.
Submit your poster proposal for WLIC 2026

Attending this year’s IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Busan, South Korea? Interested in showcasing your library’s work and sharing it with our global professional network? This call is for you! Now is your opportunity to submit a poster proposal and highlight innovative projects and initiatives from your library, community or association. In alignment […]