Save the Date: 46th IATUL Conference
The International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) Conference is coming to Africa — and we’re proud to announce that the University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa, will be the host of the IATUL 2026 Conference!
The IATUL 46th Annual Conference will take place from 15th - 19th November 2026.
Join global thought leaders, library professionals, academics, and innovators at this landmark event that celebrates knowledge, collaboration, and transformation in the world of academic librarianship and information services.
IATUL 2026: From Vision to Programme
Only several months ago IATUL 2026 was still largely a promise, a theme, a set of dates, a city waiting to be discovered by the world.
Since then, that promise has taken shape. The call for papers has closed, the response has been reviewed, and a draft programme now exists in black and white.
Days before the start of the Annual Conference in Johannesburg
Updated Keydates
| Submission Portal Opens | 6 November 2025 |
| Registration Portal Opens | 13 February 2026 |
| Submission Portal Closes | 19 June 2026 |
| Author Notification | 17 July 2026 |
| Abstract Review Results sent - Author Acceptance Deadline | 3 August 2026 |
| Extended Early Bird Registration and Presenter Registration Deadline | 30 September 2026 |
| Registration closes | 16 October 2026 |
| Conference Dates | 15 - 19 November 2026 |
