About the Conference



Sub-themes

AfLIA serves as the rallying point and voice of the African Library sector with a core purpose of building the capacity of librarians and allied professionals within the sector in order to enable them equitably open up and drive access to information and knowledge for sustainable development in Africa. Furthermore, AfLIA always seeks to empower African librarians and allied professionals to effectively discern, understand, adapt and respond to the evolving trends and developments in the information and knowledge universe.

AfLIA hereby invites all library and allied institutions professionals to be a part of her 6th Conference and 8th African Library Summit which will hold in Windhoek-Namibia from 18th – 23rd May, 2025.

  • Open knowledge, acculturation and African ethnic identities
  • AI, Open Knowledge and African datasets
  • Decolonising educational content for the future of learning in Africa
  • UNESCO OER Recommendation and African educational systems
  • Looking into the future: AI, Open Knowledge, Technology and quality education in Africa
  • Open knowledge through Wikimedia projects: impact in Africa

  • Whose Knowledge? Open practices, technology and African scholarship
  • Sustainable open knowledge Communities of practice (CoP) in Africa
  • Open research infrastructure in Africa
  • Intellectual property legislation in Africa
  • Open knowledge, AI and the African book sector: present and future
 

Conference Announcement

 
 

Conference Schedule

 

Registration information for delegates

 

Exhibitors & Sponsors Packages

 

Venue

Mercure Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia

Address: Corner of Auas, 10005, and Aviation Road, Windhoek, Namibia

Phone: +264 61 296 8000

Direction

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Mercure Hotel
 

Code of Conduct for the 6th AfLIA Conference and African Library Summit

  • Participants are expected to facilitate an atmosphere of mutual respect, inclusivity, and collaboration. Diversity of opinions, experiences, and backgrounds enriches our discussions and outcomes.
  • As organisers, we reserve the right to remove any participant whose behaviour disrupts the event or is deemed inappropriate, including but not limited to harassment, discrimination, or intimidation.
  • Participants are expected to honour the rich cultural heritage of Namibia and the values of the international library community. Be mindful of local customs and traditions.
  • All communications, whether in-person or online, should maintain a professional tone. Kindly engage in discussions constructively, and refrain from using offensive or disrespectful language.
  • If you experience or witness any behaviour that violates this Code of Conduct, report it to the designated conference organisers immediately. Reports will be handled with discretion and care