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Published: 2020-02-25

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The 2024 Program Committee invites proposals for participation in the upcoming Access Conference, which will be held October [dates], 2024 in Montréal, Québec at [name of location]. As Canada’s premier library technology conference, Access brings librarians, technicians, developers, programmers, and managers together from all library sectors to connect, learn, and share insights.

Access is a single-stream conference offering a platform for keynotes, presentations, and opportunities to connect and socialize. The Access 2024 Conference Committee invites you to submit session proposals for our upcoming event.

We are seeking proposals of max 300 words for the following formats:

  • Conference Presentations (15 mins + 5 mins for questions)
    Demos, case studies, original research, theory, practice, etc.
    Have another idea? Propose it!


  • Brief “Lightning Talks” (5 min.) 
    Share new projects, research ideas, or any conference-related topic in a concise and engaging format.

  • Longer Multi-Speaker Panel Discussions (45 min + 15 min for questions)
    These should be self-organized. We encourage sessions demonstrating perspectives from multiple organizations.

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 May 13, 2024

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

All proposals will be peer reviewed. In addition to these session formats, we are also seeking proposals for Pre-Conference Workshops and Hackfest activities. If you have a topic you’d like to lead or attend, please include it in your submission.

The deadline for proposal submissions is May 13, 2024. To submit your proposal, create an account on our conference proposal site (or log in to your existing account) and submit your proposal.

Please note that presenters may be limited to a single session, depending on the volume of submissions. The Program Committee will review all proposals, and speakers will be notified of acceptance decisions by early July, 2024.

Access Conference 2024 is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for all participants. Our Code of Conduct outlines our efforts to maintain a welcoming and respectful atmosphere during the conference.

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your knowledge, expertise, and experiences with fellow library technology professionals. Submit your proposal today and contribute to the success of Access Conference 2024!

The Access Conference 2024 Organizing Committee