CPDWL at WLIC Astana at-a-glance

As we look ahead to the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2025 in Astana,
Kazakhstan, from August 17 to 21, we warmly invite all IFLA colleagues and friends to join us in the CPDWL-involved sessions. This year’s program  offers a wide range of opportunities to engage, learn, and connect with peers while exploring critical topics like AI, professional coaching, and sustainable futures.

CPDWL Sessions at WLIC 2025

August 17
Session 047: CPDWL Business Meeting
Time: 3:30–5:30 PM
Venue: Zheitsu Congress Center
Format: A formal meeting. Observers are welcome.

August 18
Session 079: Jackpot or Jeopardy? Exploring AI and Subject Indexing (In partnership with the IFLASubject Analysis and Access (SAA) Section)
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Hilton
Format: A fishbowl discussion

August 19
Session 095: CPDWL Open Session, “Reimagine Continuing Professional Development for
Sustainable Futures” ( in partnership with the Six IFLA Regional Division Committees – Asia Oceania, Europe, Latin America and Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, North America, and Sub-Saharan Africa)
Time: 9:00–10:15 AM
Venue: Sargarqa + Zheitsu, Congress Center
Format: Speaker Presentation, Panel Discussion, and Round Table Discussions

Session 119: Coaching Session (In partnership with the Management and Marketing (M&M) Section)
Time: 3:15–4:15 PM
Venue: Astana Hall, Hilton
Format: A one-on-one coaching meeting

August 20
Session 190: Coaching Session (In partnership with the Management and Marketing (M&M) Section)
Time: 10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Hilton
Format: A one-on-one coaching meeting

Session 191: Coaching Session (In partnership with the Management and Marketing (M&M) Section)
Time: 10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Venue: Conference Hall 4, Hilton
Format: A one-on-one coaching meeting

Session 142: Knowledge Café: Uniting Colleagues in Building Our Future (in partnership with the Knowledge Management (KM) Section, as well as the IFLA Education and Training (SET) Section)
Time: 10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Venue: Astana Hall, Hilton
Format: Structured small group conversation

August 21
Session 191: Coaching Session (In partnership with the Management and Marketing (M&M) Section)
Time: 10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Venue: Conference Hall 2, Hilton
Format: A one-on-one coaching meeting

Session 192: Coaching Session (In partnership with the Management and Marketing (M&M) Section)
Time: 10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Venue: Conference Hall 4, Hilton
Format: A one-on-one coaching meeting

Session 193: Coaching Session (In partnership with the Management and Marketing (M&M) Section)
Time: 1:30–2:45 PM
Venue: Astana Hall, Hilton
Format: A one-on-one coaching meeting

Join Us in Astana!