Call for Lightning Talks Proposals

Theme: Power and resilience: Books and reading in the age of AI

The 33^rd Annual EBLIDA Conference invites you to share your insights and experiences during our Lightning Talks session.

Lightning Talks are fast-paced, engaging presentations that highlight innovative ideas, best practices, and thought-provoking perspectives. Each talk will last 5 minutes, offering an opportunity to contribute to this year’s theme: the evolving role of books, reading, and libraries in the context of today’s transformative technologies.

Following the lightning talks, each speaker will proceed to their designated area in the conference venue to continue conversations with audience members who wish to join them.

Why participate?

This is your chance to:

• Share a project, initiative, or idea that relates to the challenges and opportunities of libraries today.
• Inspire colleagues with practical solutions, innovative programs, or new perspectives.
• Contribute to a lively dialogue shaping the future of libraries and their role in society.

Submission Guidelines:

Submit your proposal (max 100 words) outlining:

• The title of your Lightning talk.
• A brief description of the key points or ideas you will present. 

Important Dates:

Deadline for proposals: 20 January 2025

Notification of acceptance: 1 February (Early bird registration is available until 10 February)

Lightning talks session: 8 April, 15:00 – 16:00 during the EBLIDA Annual Conference in Riga

Please send your proposal to: eblida@eblida.org with the subject line: Lightning Talk Proposal – EBLIDA 2025.