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Friday, 14 August

Practical Implementations of artificial intelligence in Public Libraries(14 August)

Practical Implementations of artificial intelligence in Public LibrariesIn conjunction with IFLA WLIC 2026 in Busan, Republic of Korea, the IFLA Public Libraries Section—in collaboration with the IFLA IT Section and other partners—is pleased to announce a satellite conference focused on the practical implementation of AI in public libraries. The program features an exclusive tour of the Seoul Outdoor Library.

Theme Practical Implementations of Artificial Intelligence in Public Libraries
Date Friday, 14 August 2026 / 10:00-16:00
Venue Seoul Metropolitan Government, 110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Spoken Language English
Registration Fee approx. 20 Euro / 20 USD / 25 AUD / KRW 43.000

Program ※preliminary subject to minor changes

Program - Time, Description, Organizing Committee Moderator
Keynote CEO & founder of Overdrive, Steve Potash "AI in the reading advisory function in the Libby app"
Keynote Prof. Kim Osman, Queensland University & co-author on the IFLA Trend Report "Community needs and AI literacy: research in progress"
Lunch
Session 1 Public libraries and AI implementations
"Bookan’s AI-powered Library Collaborative Service System" / Jason Sun, Director, Global Library Solutions, Hong Kong Magook Technology Limited (Bookan)
Session 2 Public libraries and AI literacy
"From Government to Communities: Delivering AI Literacy Through Public Libraries in Estonia" / Kristi Veber, President of the Estonian Librarians Association
Panel Work in progress
Reception&tour Seoul Metropolitan Library and Seoul Outdoor Library Tour with Reception

Presentation Details

  • To Be Announced Soon

Venue Information

  • Location : Seoul Metropolitan Government, 110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
  • How to Get Here google map
    • bus icon
      BUS      		 A short walk from City Hall Station (Lines 1 & 2, Exit 5) or
      Euljiro 1-ga Station (Line 2, Exit 1-1).
      subway icon
      METRO      		 Seoul Plaza Bus Stop (Bus Routes 172, 405, 472) and
      City Hall Front Bus Stop (Bus Routes 401, 402, 406).

Additional info

  • HOST : Seoul Metropolitan Library
  • IFLA 분과 : IFLA Public Libraries Section with IFLA IT section and IFLA AI SIG

We’re looking forward to exploring

the exciting possibilities of AI in public libraries together with you!



If you would like to participate in the satellite meeting,

please register through the link below.

(A small fee will be charged at the time of registration.

This fee will cover the cost of lunch provided to participants during the meeting.)