IFLA World Library and Information Congress

IFLA World Library and Information Congress IFLA World Library and Information Congress
10-13 August 2026
Busan, South Korea

The IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) is the international flagship professional and trade event for the library and information services sector.

has ended, and the official numbers are in: we welcomed 3,191 delegates from 111 countries and territories, 350 speake...
14/08/2026

has ended, and the official numbers are in: we welcomed 3,191 delegates from 111 countries and territories, 350 speakers, 50 exhibitors and more than 200 volunteers!

Thank you to all those who travelled, from near and far, and made this incredible event special. We hope to see you all (and more!) next year in London.

Read our Day Three highlights, including photos and videos, below 👇

https://2026.ifla.org/wlic-2026-day-three-highlights/

is already more than halfway through. We had some incredible speakers, thoughtful presentations, and last night we eve...
12/08/2026

is already more than halfway through. We had some incredible speakers, thoughtful presentations, and last night we even partied at the Cultural Evening.

Check out the highlights from Day Two below— including photos, videos and social media posts — at the link👇

https://2026.ifla.org/wlic-2026-day-two-highlights/

Were you unable to join us for Day one of yesterday? Check out the highlights — including photos, videos and social me...
11/08/2026

Were you unable to join us for Day one of yesterday? Check out the highlights — including photos, videos and social media posts — at the link👇

There you will also find a link to the opening ceremony recording, don't miss it!

https://2026.ifla.org/wlic-2026-day-one-highlights/

What does it take to lead transformation?We asked the IFLA 2026 Emerging Leader cohort to share their answers, alongside...
07/08/2026

What does it take to lead transformation?

We asked the IFLA 2026 Emerging Leader cohort to share their answers, alongside a little about who they are and what brought them to libraries.

Click on the link below to find out more more ahead of WLIC 2026!

https://www.ifla.org/news/meet-the-2026-emerging-leaders/

Every year, WLIC's hosts organise an evening of cultural performances and local food tasting, and this year is no except...
04/08/2026

Every year, WLIC's hosts organise an evening of cultural performances and local food tasting, and this year is no exception!

Join us and fellow WLIC participants as we celebrate Korea's diverse traditions, tastes, and talents: there will be singing, there will be dancing and there will be local delicacies 🥘

📅Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⌚18:10–22:00 (doors open at 18:00)
📍 Outdoor Theater, Busan Cinema Center

Read more about the Cultural Evening 👇
https://2026.ifla.org/cultural-evening-dont-miss-your-chance-to-experience-the-culture-and-flavours-of-korea/

Only one week left to WLIC 2026! Make sure you put this year's flash mob, A World of Flavour, on your agenda📅Food has th...
03/08/2026

Only one week left to WLIC 2026! Make sure you put this year's flash mob, A World of Flavour, on your agenda📅

Food has the power to tell stories, preserve traditions, and bring communities together. Bring your favorite recipe or cookbook and join in for a unique cultural celebration: participants will read aloud recipes from different countries and cultures, highlighting the rich diversity of our global library community.

📅 Date: 10 August
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Venue: Haeundae Event Plaza, Haeundae Beach

Organised by the IFLA Special Interest Group - New Professionals.

https://2026.ifla.org/a-world-of-flavour-wlic-2026-flash-mob-announced/

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