More than 3,000 library and information professionals from 150 countries to gather for the 2026 World Library and Information Congress, highlighting innovation, AI, and K-culture. (9 Jul 2026) Busan is set to welcome thousands of library and information professionals from around the world next month as it hosts the 2026 World Library and Information…
(22 Jul 2025) The 99th World Library and Information Congress (IFLA WLIC 2026) will mark IFLA’s return to South Korea, two decades after the successful WLIC 2006 in Seoul. The Korean Library Association secured a strong and compelling bid to welcome the global library community. The Conference will be held at the Busan Exhibition and…
(20 Jun 2025) In 2025, IFLA is offering WLIC attendance grants to emerging leaders. These grants provide a great opportunity to build familiarity with and profile in the international library field. Successful candidates will contribute to the follow-up to the IFLA Trend Report, helping us to build a body of insights and ideas that…
(27 Feb 2025) Are you involved in an interesting project, library activity, new service, or application of technology that contributes locally, regionally or globally to our societal future? Would you like to showcase your work and network with other like-minded individuals in Astana, Kazakhstan, in August 2025? IFLA is excited to announce that the call…
(3 Oct 2023) IFLA has been informed of the decision to withdraw the invitation to hold the 2024 World Library and Information Congress in Dubai. The decision was communicated to us by the Emirates Library and Information Association who led the bid to support the development of the field and wider region. As Dubai…
(16 Apr 2019) The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and the New Zealand National Committee announce that the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Auckland will now take place in 13-19 August, 2022. This postponement will enable the WLIC to be held as planned in the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC).…