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Tue, May 19
BiblioCon 2026
Where Knowledge Meets Innovation: BiblioCon 2026 The 114th BiblioCon 2026 runs from May 19–22, 2026, at the expansive Estrel Congress Center in Berlin, Germany. Mirroring the fast-paced evolution of the information landscape, this year’s summit centers around the focal theme "Analogue meets algorithm". As the largest library and information science conference in the German-speaking world, it stands as the central hub for mapping out the digital future of academic institutions, data repositories, and community archives. Redefining the Information Ecosystem The convergence of artificial intelligence, automated cataloging, and open science demands a serious rethink of traditional library infrastructure. BiblioCon 2026 brings together library professionals, data managers, and technology providers to debate these structural shifts. Human-AI Synergy: Moving past the fear of automation to discover how machine learning and data discovery tools can optimize heavy backend workflows. Open Access Mandates: Accelerating the systemic transition toward open science, making high-level academic research globally accessible without pricing friction. Preservation vs. Progress: Striking a perfect operational balance between preserving analog history and building agile, algorithm-driven retrieval networks. Core Agenda Highlights AI & Digital Infrastructure: Practical workflows for embedding machine learning into search engines, indexation, and customer service portals. The Open Science Blueprint: Roundtables focused on data democratization, open metrics, and new institutional funding models. Workspace & Community Design: Transforming physical library spaces into dynamic, collaborative hubs for regional research networks. Event Details At-A-Glance Event: 114th BiblioCon 2026 Date: May 19–22, 2026 Venue: Estrel Congress Center (ECC), Berlin, Germany Target Audience: Library Professionals, Academic Researchers, Data Scientists, and Information Tech Vendors.
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Tue, May 19, 2026 9:00 AM - Fri, May 22, 2026 6:00 PM
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BiblioCon 2026