The professional programme of IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC 2025) is shaped by open sessions organised by IFLA’s Units and curated by the WLIC Programme Committee, with members from the Professional and Regional Councils.
Each year, IFLA Units—including Sections, Special Interest Groups, Review Groups, Advisory Committees, and Regional Divisions—issue Calls for Papers to invite contributions from colleagues around the world, helping to ensure a diverse and globally representative programme.
For 2025, these calls are published on our Calls for Papers page as they become available. If you’re interested in sharing your work on a global stage, explore the topics and see what fits your expertise. While some deadlines have passed, many are still open—so there’s still time to submit your proposal!
Please note that you must be able to attend and present in person in Astana, Kazakhstan, at your own cost. IFLA cannot accept general abstracts or papers outside specific Calls.