WLIC · International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
World Library and Information Congress 2027
Delegates
4,000+
Countries
130+
Duration
5 days · 9 Aug 2027 – 13 Aug 2027
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
The World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2027 is the 91st IFLA General Conference and Assembly, and it will be a landmark event as the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) celebrates its centenary – 100 years of advancing the library and information profession. It is the most international professional and trade event for the library and information services sector, bringing together high-level speakers, experts, and library and information workers from around the world to set the international agenda, exchange ideas, share best practices, and shape the future of libraries. The congress is expected to draw over 4,000 delegates from 130 countries and will serve as the centrepiece of IFLA's centennial celebrations.
Key details
- City & country
- London, GB
- Dates
- 9 Aug 2027 – 13 Aug 2027
- Duration
- 5 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Global rotation
- Commercial type
- Professional ConferenceTrade Event
- Official website
- www.ifla.org/news/ifla-selects-london-united-kingdom-to-host-the-2027-world-library-and-information-congress — register free for link access
Who attends
Programme
Networking events
- Satellite Meetings