Dear Fellow Professionals,

 

Season’s Greetings…!!!

 

We are pleased to invite presentation proposals for SoFerence 2026 (8^th Edition), themed “AI Use Cases in Libraries: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond” organized by Information Resource Centre, Tata Consultancy Services, Date: 10 Sept 2026 | Mode: Virtual (MS Teams) | Time: 09:30AM to 05:00PM IST

 

As libraries continue to evolve in the digital era, Artificial Intelligence is playing a transformative role in redefining services, enhancing user experiences, and enabling smarter information management. SoFerence 2026 aims to bring together thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators to share real-world applications, forward-looking ideas, and impactful case studies on AI in the library ecosystem.

 

We warmly welcome submissions from professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts who have Implemented AI Solutions in Libraries, AI Work in Progress and Emerging AI Use Cases.

 

About SoFerence:

SoFerence is the flagship biennial conference on Library and Information Science (LIS), organized by the Information Resource Centre (IRC) at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Launched in 2011 with a vision to redefine traditional conferences through a more democratic and inclusive approach, SoFerence has evolved into a global platform for showcasing innovation, sharing practical insights, and driving transformation through real-world AI use cases.

 

Theme: AI Use Cases in Libraries: Current, Emerging, and Future

 

Call for Presentations on the following sub-themes:

• AI Solutions Implemented in Libraries - Case studies, deployment experiences, measurable impact
• AI Work in Progress – Pilots, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), implementation learnings
• Emerging AI Use Cases – Roadmaps, conceptual models, future-ready ideas

 

What You Will Gain:

• Practical insights into AI implementation in libraries
• Learnings from real-world pilots and deployments
• Frameworks and roadmaps for AI adoption
• Opportunities to network with industry experts and practitioners

 

Who Should Attend:

• LIS professionals, corporate and business librarians, knowledge management leaders, R&D and innovation professionals, researchers, faculty, students, and AI enthusiasts across library ecosystems.

 

Awards & Recognition:

• Best implemented AI Solution
• Best Pilot / PoC
• Best Emerging AI Concept
• People’s Choice Award

 

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: 10-Aug-2026
• Registration Deadline: 15-Aug-2026
• Acceptance Notification: 20-Aug-2026
• Presenter Onboarding: 25-Aug-2026

 

Registration: Registration is free.  Seats are limited. E-certificates will be awarded to all participants.

Click Here to Register OR use https://forms.gle/f5uBfkAJpPPFMegj9

 

Send your Presentation to: corporate.irc@tcs.com

 

For more details Click Here or visit SoFerence 2026 webpage https://sites.google.com/view/soference/home