The 34th EBLIDA Annual Council and Conference will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, from 20 to 22 April 2026, bringing together library leaders, professionals, policy voices, and partners.

Conference theme

Sense and sustainability: From goals to action in Week 17
Libraries as partners for a sustainable future

Hosted in collaboration with the Asociace knihoven ČR, the conference will unfold across some of Prague’s most emblematic libraries: the Národní knihovna České republiky a Městská knihovna v Praze.

Set against the backdrop of a city where cultural heritage and civic life are deeply intertwined, the 2026 conference will focus on sustainability in libraries, exploring how libraries act as long-term stewards of social, environmental, cultural, and democratic sustainability.

What to expect

The programme combines EBLIDA’s statutory meetings with a full conference day dedicated to inspiration, exchange, and practical engagement, as well as optional library visits and interactive workshops.

• Day 1 (20 April): EBLIDA governance meetings and association exchanges
• Conference Day (21 April): keynote, panel on sustainability & the SDGs, workshops, lightning talks, and space for reflection and debate
• Day 3 (22 April): interactive partner sessions, workshops, and optional local library tours

Contributions will span policy, practice, and advocacy, highlighting libraries’ roles as trusted institutions, community anchors, and partners for sustainable development po celé Evropě.

Highlights (subject to final programme)

• High-profile keynote on sustainability and libraries
• Multi-perspective panel discussion connecting libraries, sustainability, and the SDGs
• Hands-on workshops and interactive formats
• Lightning Talks showcasing concrete practices and lessons learned
• Guided návštěvy knihovny and opportunities to experience Prague together
• Informal networking moments supporting peer learning and collaboration

Venues

Národní knihovna České republiky

Městská knihovna v Praze

Kdo by se měl zúčastnit?

• Členové EBLIDA
• Library leaders and professionals (public, academic, national, and special libraries)
• Library associations and networks
• Policy and advocacy stakeholders
• Partners working at the intersection of libraries, sustainability, culture, and democracy

Stay updated

The programme is being finalised and will be updated regularly.

Please check back for the latest version, and follow EBLIDA channels for announcements.