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WLIC 2025: Day Four highlights
The last day of WLIC 2025 in Astana was not short on enthusiasm, surprises, or knowledge-sharing. Catch all the highlights

Honours and Awards at the IFLA WLIC 2025 Closing Session
As part of the WLIC Closing ceremony, IFLA recognises individuals and groups and a range of honours and awards. See
WLIC 2025: Day Three highlights
The third day of the Congress was another day of global dialogue and exchange! Learn about the day’s highlights.

WLIC 2025: Day Two highlights
Day two of the Congress continued with ideas, dialogue, and celebration among delegates gathered in Astana, Kazakhstan, from around the

WLIC 2025: Day one highlights
Day one of IFLA WLIC 2025 welcomed over 1600 delegates from over 110 countries to Astana, Kazakhstan, setting an enthusiastic

Keynote Session speaker announced: Taner Beyoğlu
Taner Beyoğlu announced IFLA WLIC 2025 Session Keynote speaker

Live AI interpretation at WLIC 2025
Charge your smart devices and pack your headphones because we’re offering live AI interpretation at WLIC 2025!

Keynote Session speaker announced: Dr. Bertil Emrah Oder
Dr. Bertil Emrah Oder announced as IFLA WLIC 2025 Session Keynote speaker

Don’t miss out: three free live streams at WLIC 2025
Can’t attend WLIC 2025 in Astana this year? We’ve got you covered! Three key sessions will be streamed live for
8 tips to get the most out of WLIC 2025
Whether you’re a seasoned delegate or it’s your very first time attending, these quick tips will help you make the

Stories of heroes: WLIC 2025 flash mob announced
Organised by the IFLA New Professionals Special Interest Group (NPSIG), this WLIC flash mob addition is all about celebrating the

Download the IFLA WLIC 2025 App
Prepare for your WLIC 2025 attendance by downloading the official app! The app allows you to navigate and organise your

Two Keynote Session speakers announced: Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa and Kaïs Hammami
Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa and Kaïs Hammami just added as IFLA WLIC 2025 Session Keynotes

Kazakhstan’s library evolution featured in IFLA Journal
As anticipation builds for WLIC 2025 in Kazakhstan, the June 2025 IFLA Journal opens with an examination of the host

MENA librarians named recipients of QIMAM: Qatar-IFLA Award for Aspiring Minds
Qatar National Library (QNL), home of the IFLA Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Office, named the first recipients

WLIC poster session lineup announced
Ready to vote for your favourite poster at WLIC 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan? The poster lineup is announced!

Just announced: IFLA Emerging Leaders Grants available for WLIC 2025
Preparing for your participation in IFLA’s Library and Information Congress this August? We’ve curated a list of Kazakhstan-centred books to

Read Kazakhstan
Preparing for your participation in IFLA’s Library and Information Congress this August? We’ve curated a list of Kazakhstan-centred books to

Go beyond the venue and book your Kazakhstan adventure!
Planning to attend the World Library and Information Congress in Kazakhstan, this August? The associated Satellite meetings have been announced,

Astana awaits! WLIC 2025 Congress programme now available
Need a reason to join us in Astana this August for IFLA WLIC 2025? With almost 200 sessions planned, and

Explore Astana’s libraries through our Library Visits programme
On the last day of the Congress, Friday 22 August, you can participate in library visits, which can be made

WLIC 2025 Call for Papers: Final deadlines approaching— Submit your proposals now!
The WLIC 2025 Call for Papers is open!
While some deadlines have passed, many are still open— so there’s

Early Bird tickets still available
Planning to attend the World Library and Information Congress in Kazakhstan, this August? The associated Satellite meetings have been announced,
Recording available: WLIC 2025 info session
Planning to attend the World Library and Information Congress in Kazakhstan, this August? The associated Satellite meetings have been announced,

Astana, a city by many names
World Library and Information Congress 2025 will be held in Astana, KZ. Get to know the host city of our

Curious about WLIC 2025? Join our information session!
Join us at this information session to hear more about WLIC 2025 to be held in August 2025 in Astana,

WLIC 2025 Satellite meetings announced
Planning to attend the World Library and Information Congress in Kazakhstan, this August? The associated Satellite meetings have been announced,

Call for posters now open!
Interested in showing your work and networking with like-minded people at WLIC 2025? Then participating in the poster session is

New Grants for WLIC 2025 now available!
We’re delighted to announce that five new grants are now available for the upcoming IFLA World Library and Information Congress

Registration now open!
Join us in August 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan for a week of networking, learning, debating and sharing with the most