Call for Abstracts: CONUL Conference 2026, 27 & 28 May, The Galmont Hotel & Spa, Galway

This guest post is from the CONUL Conference Committee.

CONUL Conference 2026 poster

The 2026 conference theme is Transforming Futures: Libraries leading through Change and Innovation. CONUL invites submissions for presentations and posters which address the conference theme and sub-themes: 

• Thriving as Library Professionals in a Changing Environment
• Designing User-Centered, Inclusive, and Sustainable Library experiences
• Reimagining Teaching & Learning
• Honouring Tradition, Advancing Innovation
• Leveraging Technology in Transforming Libraries
• Building Meaningful Partnerships Within and Beyond the Campus
• Supporting Research through Digital Tools, Collaborative Models, and Creative Spaces

The Conference Committee welcomes proposals on the theme and sub-themes which include trends which may shape the future and practical elements of librarianship across all sectors. Papers that may not fit into the above topics but relate to the overall theme are equally welcome.

An abstract can be submitted for consideration as one of the following conference session formats:  

• Parallel Paper: 20-minute presentation followed by Q&A
• Lightning Talk: 10-minute presentation followed by Q&A
• Workshop: an interactive 60-minute session which involves the audience participation throughout the session
• Poster Presentation: highlight and share your library activities or research

The closing date for abstract submission is Midnight (GMT), Tuesday 20th January 2026. Please submit abstracts through: https://conference.conul.ie/call-for-papers-2026/

• Parallel Papers, Lightning Talks & Workshops: 300 word abstract submission
• Poster presentations: 100 word abstract submission. 

More information is available on the CONUL Conference website: https://conference.conul.ie/