# IFLA Symposium on Artificial Intelligence

- Dates: 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026
- Location: University of KwaZulu-Natal Library Services, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa., Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Organiser: University of KwaZulu-Natal Library Services
- Industry: AI & Machine Learning

## About

This symposium explores the impact of artificial intelligence technologies and robots on libraries. It examines the evolving role of librarians in the digital age, focusing on the Southern Africa region.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.ifla.org/news/call-for-papers-5th-ifla-south-africa-symposium-on-artificial-intelligence/)
- [Agenda](https://www.ifla.org/news/artlib-dhds-2026-satellite-meeting-final-programme-now-available/)

## Topics

- IT & Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Education

## Where to stay

- **Stadium Inn**: 550 m from the venue, Park Road
- **47 Park Guesthouse (R385)**: guest house, 730 m from the venue, 47 Park Road
- **BON Hotel Bloemfontein Central**: 1.0 km from the venue, 3 stars, East Burger Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
- **Protea Hotel - Willow Lake**: 1.4 km from the venue, Henry Street, Bloemfontein
- **Bloemfontein City Lodge**: 1.6 km from the venue, Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein
- **President Hotel-Bloemfontain**: 1.6 km from the venue, 3 stars, 1 Union Avenue, Bloemfontein
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelpresident.co.za)
  - Phone: +27 51 430 1111
- **De Valk & Tak Manor**: guest house, 2.0 km from the venue, 10 Brebner Road, Bloemfontein, 9301
  - Phone: +27 82 835 7897
- **Southern Sun Bloemfontein**: 2.0 km from the venue, Melville Boulevard, Bloemfontein, 9301
  - [Hotel website](https://www.southernsun.com/southern-sun-bloemfontein?utm_source=openstreetmaps&utm_medium=businesslisting&utm_campaign=hotel_southern-sun-bloemfontein)
  - Phone: +27 51 444 1253

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/ifla-symposium-on-artificial-intelligence/