International library leaders gather in Brisbane for landmark summit 2024
Prodip Roy, Brisbane, Australia
The city is set to become the hub of global library innovation as the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Information Futures Summit (IIFS) 2024 kicks off on September 30.
The three-day conference, running until October 2, will convene at the state-of-the-art Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC).
This highly anticipated event promises to be a pivotal moment for library professionals, technologists, policymakers, and experts from diverse fields to converge and shape the future of libraries and information services.
Under the theme Stronger Together, IFLA President Vicki McDonald delivered a welcome speech, setting the tone for a collaborative and forward-thinking summit. With her wealth of experience as a senior leader in the library sector, having worked across public, academic, and research libraries, McDonald is uniquely positioned to inspire and guide the global library community.
Themed around navigating the complexities of the information landscape, IIFS 2024 promises to be a pivotal event for library professionals, technologists, policymakers, and experts from diverse fields. The summit boasts an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and panellists who will share visionary insights and expertise, shaping the future of libraries and information services.
