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While the narrative in many parts of the world right now may be one of polarisation and drift to the…

Climate change is regularly cited as the most existential threat that the planet faces. The natural disasters it can trigger,…

The things that make lives better at the level of individuals can be more negative at the level of societies…

Librarianship exists because of a recognition that managing and providing access to information is a skill. Beyond this, many cultures…

Following its 2024 Trend Report Literature Review, IFLA ran a survey in August to gather perspectives on the impacts of…

Do you trust the information and knowledge you’re getting? So far in our series of posts to get you thinking…

Technologies are transforming society The next major trend identified in the just-released IFLA Trend Report Literature Review focuses on what…

Knowledge practices are changing The first step in our ten-step get-fit programme for the IFLA Information Futures Summit encouraged you…

Even the quickest look at the programme for the Information Futures Summit will tell you that it’s going to be…

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L to R: Marek Kowalkiewicz, Kim Osman, Rebecca Giblin, Masud Khokhar, Carla Hayden, Paul Crosby, Jean Burgess, Daniel Hook, Michael…

We are putting a priority on innovation at the Information Futures Summit, including in how we organise our time together.…

With over 40 sessions confirmed, out Ignite Talks are bringing a diverse set of ideas and experiences to IIFS from…

💡Are you an emerging leader? Apply today! Each year, IFLA offers grants to allow newer professionals the possibility to expand…

Ready for IIFS? Through our Early Bird offer, IFLA Members can take advantage of the membership rate and save 27%…

💡Save on group bookings! Larger institutions might be particularly interested in the savings available by signing up for a group…

IFLA has teamed up with Qantas Airways to support air travel to the Information Futures Summit 2024! Thanks to this…

The Hague, Brisbane, 9 May 2024 — The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is launching READ Brisbane,…

Prepare to be inspired and extend your horizons at our next Summit in Brisbane! We’re excited to present our outstanding…

Get ready! IIFS Ignite Talks will bring diverse ideas and experiences from around the World! We are pleased to announce…

We’re thrilled to announce a significant addition to our website that will make your event experience even smoother and more…

Get ready to immerse yourself in a week of innovation, learning, and collaboration at the IFLA Information Futures Summit in…

Planning your visit to Brisbane for the IFLA Information Futures Summit this September? Why not enrich your visit by reading/listening…

Don’t miss your chance to win a ticket to our next WLIC by registering for IIFS! 🤩 Register for the…

In paving the way to Brisbane, IFLA held an open IIFS information session on 27 March covering a range of…

Ready to look into the future of information, and how we can ensure it is shaped by our field and…

Ready to find out more about our exciting IFLA Information Futures Summit? From 30 September to 3 October 2024, you’re…

Volunteers will play an integral role in supporting the IFLA Information Futures Summit (IIFS) and are vital in creating a…

A highlight of the Information Futures Summit will be the launch of our 2024 Trend Report. What can you expect…

  Attendees of the IFLA Information Futures Summit are invited to participate in Ignite Talks, a summit platform to share…