Access Conference Submissions

Access is Canada’s premier library technology conference. This will be  an in person conference taking place in Halifax Nova Scotia, from October 23-25, 2023.

Access  is a single-stream Conference features keynotes, presentations, and opportunities to connect and socialize.  It brings together Librarians, technicians, developers, programmers, and managers from all library sectors.  

The Access 2023 Conference Committee invites session proposals our upcoming conference

We are seeking proposals for: 

- Conference Presentations (35 min presentation & 10 min for questions).   Application demos, case studies, problem solutions,  research,  theory, practice, etc. or anything Library Systems related.

- Longer multi-speaker panel discussions(60 min)  

- Brief “Lightning Talks” (10 min.)  New projects,  research ideas,  Any conference-related topic is welcome.  

We are also seeking proposals for Pre-Conference Workshops, and Hackfest activities you would like to lead,  as well as workshop topics you'd like to attend.

Submissions are being accepted from until  June 16, 2023 

To submit your proposal  register for an account or log in to your existing account.

Depending on the volume of submissions, presenters may be limited to a single session. All submissions will be reviewed by the Program Committee.

Speakers will be notified of an acceptance decision early in July.

Code of Conduct Access is making every effort to be as inclusive and as safe an environment as possible.