Expressions of Interest from potential host countries for the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2026

The IFLA Governing Board invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from its member national associations, or other member representative bodies, to host the 2026 IFLA World Library and Information Congress: 90th IFLA General Conference and Assembly (WLIC).

The IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) takes place during August each year in a city selected through a competitive process. With new models arising from the 2024 WLIC Review, WLIC 2026 will establish the first instance of a new model with a three (3) day intensive exploration of highly topical issues and key trends of interest to the field.

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A National Committee of the local library and information services sector is the host organisation working with IFLA to hold the Congress. The Congress and host city are promoted internationally and online, significantly raising awareness around the world of the local profession, city and region.

Following a number of expressions of early interest registered last year, IFLA has only a short period for the application of bids and their assessment. A full timeframe is in the application document.

The Congress for 2026 will be organised over a one-year period with intensive activity beginning in September 2025.

All member national associations have been contacted directly. If you are in need of clarification regarding the EOI process, please contact [email protected].

Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 15 April 2025