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Friday, 7 August

Transforming Social Connections through Libraries(7 August)

Ahead of the IFLA’s WLIC 2026 in Busan, Republic of Korea, a one-day satellite conference will be held in Seoul, featuring a stimulating program in a variety of formats, including keynotes, panel sessions, ignite talks, and learning circles.

Theme Transforming Social Connections through Libraries
Date Friday, 7 August 2026
Venue Seoul Book Bogo, 1 Ogeum-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Spoken Language English
Registration Fee KRW 35,000 / approx. EUR 23

Program

Program - Time, Description, Organizing Committee Moderator
Time Description Organizing Committee Moderator
08:00 - 08:25 Registration & (Coffee Socialization)
08:25 - 08:40 Welcome from Organizing Committee and Host Christine Brown
08:40 - 09:40 Keynote (Dr Wu) & Questions Benjamin Meunier
09:45 - 10:15 Panel (Dr Wu, Singapore National Library, University Alabama) Benjamin Meunier
10:15 -10:45 Reading Party Host
10:45 - 12:00 Ignite Talks → Philip Kent (see below for timings)
There are several formats for these Ignite Talks sessions; you can think of them as TED Talks or Pecha Kucha sessions. The Ignite Talk sessions will be held twice.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Host
13:00 - 14:30 Learning Circle → Neeza Singh (see below for timings)
The goal of the learning circle is to provide participants with an opportunity to learn quickly from multiple libraries and facilitate peer learning and support among the participants.Participants will be able to explore various innovative cases related to the conference theme.
14:30 - 15:30 Ignite Talks Philip Kent
15:30 – 15:50 Break
15:50 – 16:25 Presentation on Outdoor Library Host
16:25 – 16:40 Wrap up Christine Brown, Neeza Singh, Philip Kent

Presentation Details

  • To Be Announced Soon

Venue Information

  • Location : 1, Ogeum-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • How to Get Here google map
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      BUS      		 Jamsilnaru Station Bus Stop (Bus Routes 342, 3318, 3412)
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      METRO      		 A short walk from Jamsilnaru Station (Line 2, Exit 1) ※approximately 160m

Additional info

  • HOST : Seoul Metropolitan Library
  • IFLA 분과 : Statistics and Evaluation / Metropolitan Libraries / Library Design

Join the satellite meeting, “Transforming Social Connections through Libraries,” and

share your news, ideas, and experiences with fellow participants.

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.)