Introduction

The 34th EBLIDA Annual Council and Conference will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, during Week 17 - The National Library Week for Sustainable Change and Development, deliberately aligning with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reinforcing the conference theme.

Conference theme:

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

By gathering in Week 17, participants symbolically connect the 17 SDGs with concrete library practice in Europe.

Hosted in collaboration with the Association of Libraries of the Czech Republic, the conference will unfold across some of Prague’s most emblematic libraries: the National Library of the Czech Republic and the Municipal Library of Prague.

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.

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.

The conference opens with EBLIDA governance meetings and association exchanges, followed by a dedicated Conference Day on Tuesday, 21 April, featuring a high-profile keynote, a multi-perspective panel on sustainability and the SDGs, hands-on workshops, lightning talks, and space for reflection and debate. Contributions will span policy, practice, and advocacy, highlighting libraries’ roles as trusted institutions, community anchors, and partners for sustainable development across Europe.

Beyond the formal sessions, the programme offers opportunities to experience Prague through guided walks, library visits, informal networking, and cultural moments, reinforcing EBLIDA’s commitment to peer learning, collaboration, and dialogue. The final day will extend this exchange through interactive workshops with partner networks and optional local library tours.

The conference takes place during Week 17, learn more here: https://db2030.dk/week17/

Language & Accessibility

All sessions taking place in the Main Hall (Big Hall) and the Small Hall will be supported by AI-assisted transcription with Czech subtitles (English → Czech).
Please note that workshops are not included in this service.

Sustainability in practice

In line with the conference theme Sense and sustainability: From goals to action, participants are encouraged to bring:

💧 a reusable water bottle or a lidded coffee cup

🎗️ your own lanyard, if you have one ♻️

🪪 A conference badge will be provided as usual

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