International experience
Leading experts from various countries will present advanced practices in the development of academic libraries, with a focus on digital transformation and the integration of AI technologies into library operations.
LibConf2026
#AISANA
Modern trends
in academic libraries
Libraries in the AI era: international experience and the national AI-SANA program.
April 22-25, 2026
Taraz, Kazakhstan
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XIII International Conference
Age of AI: International Experience and the National AI-SANA Program” brings together professionals from librarianship, academia, and digital technologies. In 2026, the program will focus on the transformation of libraries in the era of artificial intelligence.
We will explore how access to knowledge is evolving, how the role of the librarian is changing, and what challenges and opportunities arise in implementing AI technologies in library practice. Special attention will be given to ensuring equal and inclusive access to information. A dedicated session will focus on the national AI-SANA program.
Networking
More than 300 participants, including librarians, IT specialists, researchers, and university representatives.
Innovation
New technologies for information storage and processing Artificial intelligence and neural networks in libraries Digitalization of library services
Professional growth
Professional Development Master classes and seminars (including the IRBIS School, workshops, foresight sessions, panel discussions, “professional tours” (library tours), poster presentations, and case-sharing on the digital transformation of libraries, among others).
Theme of the year
Libraries in the AI era: international experience and the national AI-SANA program. AI-SANA
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Digitalization
Automated digitization and cataloging of rare publications using computer vision.
Personalization
Intelligent recommendation services for students and researchers.
Analytics
Predictive analysis of reader demand and scientific trends based on AI.
Program
4 days of practice and strategy
The program's content is aimed at library managers and specialists, researchers, and university IT teams.
April 22
- Arrival day of the participants
- Cultural program and tours of their choice
- IRBIS School
April 23
- Member registration
- Opening of the conference, plenary meetings and sessions
- IRBIS School
April 24
- Section - 1
- Section - 2
- Сессия – 3
- IRBIS School
April 25
- Cultural program
- Participation in the festival "Heritage of tulips"
- Closing ceremony
Key speakers
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Prof. John Smith
AI in libraries expert, MIT (USA)
Maria Ivanova
Head of Digital Projects, Russian State Library (Russia)
Li Wei
Developer of AI systems for archives (China)
Venue
Taraz, Kazakhstan
One of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan, a center of history and culture.
M.Kh. Dulati University, House of Friendship
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
During the XIII International Conference
“Modern Trends in the Development of Academic Libraries”
(April 22–25, 2026, Taraz, Republic of Kazakhstan),
participants are advised to stay in hotels located in close proximity to the main conference venues, within the area of Tole Bi Avenue and Tauke Khan Street.
The Organizing Committee recommends the following hotels for accommodation:
Arai Plaza Hotel
📍 93A Tole Bi Avenue, Taraz
Hotel Zhambyl
📍 42 Tole Bi Street, Taraz
Hotel Inju
📍 7A Suleymanov Street, Taraz
Participants are kindly requested to arrange their own hotel reservations.
Early booking is highly recommended.
Address
Tole bi St. 60, Taraz, 080000
Organizing committee phone
+7 (7262) 45 74 33
ulark_taraz@dulaty.edu.kz