THE WORLD LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CONGRESS IS COMING TO LONDON FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 25 YEARS
12 NOVEMBER 2025
The most prestigious international event in the calendar of library and information professionals is coming home to London in 2027. Freeman Sue Lacey Bryant, who is President of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), is delighted to share the news.
After a successful bid by a partnership led by CILIP, The World Library and Information Congress, will take place in London and across the UK in 2027.
We are incredibly proud that the UK has been chose by IFLA, the International Federation of Library Associations. Much of the multi-day Congress will take place at the Excel Centre in East London but there will be events held across the capital and all four UK Nations. This is an amazing opportunity to connect, learn, and showcase good practice.
Expect a party atmosphere; 2027 also marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of CILIP (as The Library Association) and 100th anniversary celebrations of IFLA and the Congress itself.
CILIP is thrilled to be at the forefront of a partnership which spans the Publishers Association; the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan; Minister Baroness Twycross; Arts Council England; the British Council; the British Library; Google; the Department for Culture, Media and Sport; the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office; the Ministry of Defence; Jisc; the amazing House of Commons Library; and of course our wonderful public libraries.
Hosting this prestigious event for the global library and information community is a real honour, and such an opportunity. Inquiries about the event can be directed to wlic2027@cilip.org.uk.