IFLA World Library and Information Congress

04/05/2026

Get ahead of your journey with our curated reads 📚

Take your first steps to South Korea 🇰🇷 with stories, culture, and travel picks

Explore our reading recommendations here

Preparing for your participation for WLIC 2026 this August? We've curated a list of books to help prepare!

15/04/2026

The call for papers is now open, and you're invited to contribute! ✍️

Explore 20+ calls on a range of topics from to and choose your topic for a chance to share your expertise on the global stage

Learn more

The WLIC 2025 Call for Papers is open! While some deadlines have passed, many are still open— so there’s still time to submit your proposal!

14/04/2026

The clock is ticking! ⏰

Secure your spot now and save with early-bird pricing before it’s gone https://tr.ee/9EaPSh

13/04/2026

Busan offers more than just a beautiful backdrop!🌊✨

delegates can look forward to a city full of creativity, culture, and everyday experiences. From inspiring art spaces to unique wellness traditions and lively shopping streets, there’s plenty to explore beyond the Congress sessions

Discover it all here 👉 https://tr.ee/PSizlD

02/04/2026

Our final Keynote Speakers for have been announced!

Join Mahaletchumy Arujanan and Tommi Laitio on their joint session tackling rethinking and readapting the traditional role of and library workers in our fast-changing societies

Learn more: https://tr.ee/3rIPM3

27/03/2026

Discover a city where mountains meet the sea and historic neighborhoods stand beside modern skylines as part of your experience!

https://tr.ee/A99Pkz

24/03/2026

Going to in Busan this August? 📚

Check out the Satellite Meetings to explore key topics and connect with professionals from around the world. Sessions take place in Busan and Seoul before and after the Congress.

See the full list and start planning https://tr.ee/gKgxnE

18/03/2026

¡Felicitaciones a nuestrxs colegas colombianxs!

Medellin, Colombia, will hold the title of UNESCO World Book Capital City from 23 April 2027 for a year.

As the home of the Biblioteca Publica Piloto - an innovative collaboration with UNESCO dating back to 1952 - as well as the Biblioparques that contributed to the city's recovery and regeneration from years of violence, it promises to be a great mandate.

Read more here: tr.ee/apuAPa

17/03/2026

This August, political scientist and futurist Sohail Inayatullah will be exploring the alternative futures of libraries in an interactive session at in Busan, South Korea.

Find out more here 👉 https://tr.ee/C2psBl

09/03/2026

The poster proposal deadline is quickly approaching! 🔔

Submit by 8 April 2026 by visiting https://tr.ee/LEeGrr

Your . Your ideas. Your poster on the world stage! 🌍🖼️

Submit your poster proposal and showcase your work globally.

Learn more https://tr.ee/LEeGrr

04/03/2026

Delegates at World Library and Information Congress will gather in vibrant Busan, where conversations on the future of meet the global rise of Korean culture.

From K-music and cinema to literature and digital media, discover the cultural energy shaping the world while you connect, learn, and lead. 🇰🇷✨

Get ready to experience WLIC 2026 at the heart of it all:

Let’s explore the K-culture experiences awaiting delegates alongside attending WLIC 2026 in Busan, South Korea