Keynote Speakers

We are thrilled to present an inspiring and diverse range of keynote speakers who will share their insights and expertise at this years WLIC. Additional speakers are being added as confirmed, so stay tuned for more to come!

Jiho Cha will be speaking on the “The AI Universal Basic Society: Redefining Intelligence Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future”.

Date: TBA

A portrait image of Jiho Cha, a keynote speaker at WLIC 2026

Mahaletchumy Arujanan and Tommi Laiti will be hosting a session on rethinking and readapting the traditional role of libraries and library workers in our fast-changing societies.

Date: TBA

Sohail Inayatullah

In this interactive presentation, Sohail Inayatullah will explore alternative futures for libraries and the emergent and preferred narratives of what a library can be.

Date: TBA