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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>Looking Ahead: 2025 Conferences and Opportunities for Growth</strong></h3>
<p>As 2025 begins, it feels like the opening of a new chapter—a year filled with opportunities to learn, explore, and achieve meaningful goals. For me, it’s a chance to grow as a multidisciplinary scholar in information, communication, library science, education, and digital transformation.</p>
<p>Moving forward with excitement, I’m ready to embrace the opportunities this year brings. Like the speed of light, may 2025 propel us closer to our dreams, overflowing with happiness, love, and unforgettable moments that make every step of the journey worthwhile.</p>
<p>With conferences and events spanning continents, I’m eager to innovate, collaborate, and expand professionally. Each gathering is a doorway to new connections and possibilities, strengthening our collective vision for the future.</p>
<p>This year, I move forward with purpose, enthusiasm, and optimism, dedicated to making a meaningful impact. The path ahead is filled with promise</p>
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<h3><strong>2025 Conferences &amp; Events  to Watch</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>1. Digital Society School Showcase</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: January 22, 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: Discover innovative solutions from trainees and partners aimed at transformation and positive impact.</li>
<li><strong>Register</strong>: <a href="https://lnkd.in/eg6sTprw" target="_new" rel="noopener">Digital Society School Showcase</a><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-4434 alignright" src="https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Digital-Society-School-213x300.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="300" srcset="https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Digital-Society-School-213x300.jpg 213w, https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Digital-Society-School-585x824.jpg 585w, https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Digital-Society-School.jpg 621w" sizes="(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px" /></li>
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<h4><strong>2.Computers in Libraries 2025</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: March 24–26, 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Washington, D.C., USA</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: A premier event highlighting the integration of emerging technologies into library services, offering practical insights to enhance operations through innovation.</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a target="_new" rel="noopener">Computers in Libraries 2025</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4><strong>3. RLUK Conference 2025</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: March 19–21, 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: UK</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: Hosted by Research Libraries UK, this conference explores the evolving role of libraries as trusted spaces for knowledge and integrity, with a focus on research and collaboration.</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a href="https://rlukconference.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">RLUK Conference 2025</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4><strong>4. International Conference on AI and Sustainable Knowledge Systems (ICSKS 2025)<img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-4435 alignright" src="https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Karatina-Ayodele-John-Alonge--300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Karatina-Ayodele-John-Alonge--300x300.jpg 300w, https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Karatina-Ayodele-John-Alonge--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Karatina-Ayodele-John-Alonge--150x150.jpg 150w, https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Karatina-Ayodele-John-Alonge--768x768.jpg 768w, https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Karatina-Ayodele-John-Alonge--585x585.jpg 585w, https://optimisticscholar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Karatina-Ayodele-John-Alonge-.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></h4>
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<li><strong>Date</strong>: April 14–16, 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Karatina University, Kenya</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: This multidisciplinary conference explores AI&#8217;s role in sustainable knowledge systems, offering hands-on workshops and discussions on innovative solutions for global challenges.<br />
I&#8217;m privileged to be a co-chair for this conference, and I will be speaking on AI for Green Libraries and Sustainable Practices, focusing on how AI can enhance green libraries by optimizing resource efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and promoting sustainable practices in information management</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a target="_new" rel="noopener">ICSKS 2025</a></li>
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<h4><strong>5. The 6th AfLIA Conference and 8th African Library Summit</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: May 18–23, 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Windhoek International Convention Centre, Namibia</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: Bringing together library professionals across Africa, this conference focuses on advocacy, leadership, and innovative practices for community engagement.</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a href="https://web.aflia.net/2025-aflia-conference/" target="_new" rel="noopener">AfLIA Conference 2025</a></li>
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<h4><strong>6. Africa Library Summit 2025</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: May 2025 (Exact dates TBA)</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Pretoria, South Africa</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: A biennial gathering of policymakers and professionals exploring sustainability, technology, and community-centered library services.</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a href="https://aflis.net/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Africa Library Summit</a></li>
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<h4><strong>7. Pan-African Data Science and Knowledge Summit</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: June 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Nairobi, Kenya</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: This conference bridges data science, library science, and sustainable development, with an emphasis on open data and knowledge accessibility.</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a href="https://africanopendata.org/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Pan-African Data Summit</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4><strong>8. Atla Annual 2025</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: June 18–21, 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Omni William Penn, Pittsburgh, PA, USA</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: Atla Annual provides an exceptional platform for theological librarians and information professionals to connect, share ideas, and explore the latest developments in theological libraries and research.</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a target="_new" rel="noopener">Atla Annual 2025</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4><strong>9. Nigerian Library Association National Conference 2025</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: July 6–11, 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Nigeria (Exact venue TBA)</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: A vital platform for sharing best practices and discussing the future of library services in Nigeria, advancing the profession nationally.</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a href="https://nla.ng/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Nigerian Library Association Conference</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4><strong>10. American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference 2025</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: June 26–July 1, 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: The largest global gathering of library professionals, technologists, and educators, the ALA Conference is a hub for exploring trends and innovations shaping libraries worldwide.</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a target="_new" rel="noopener">ALA Annual 2025</a></li>
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<h4><strong>11. IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2025</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: August 18–22, 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Astana, Kazakhstan</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: This flagship international event brings together professionals to discuss global access to information, emerging trends, and key challenges in the library field.</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a target="_new" rel="noopener">IFLA Congress 2025</a></li>
</ul>
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<h4><strong>12. OCLC Americas Regional Council Conference</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: September 2025</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Chicago, Illinois, USA</li>
<li><strong>Details</strong>: Focused on advancing library services and fostering global collaboration, this event provides valuable insights into emerging technologies and practices.</li>
<li><strong>Learn more</strong>: <a target="_new" rel="noopener">OCLC Regional Conference</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3><strong>Propelled Toward Dreams and Happiness</strong></h3>
<p>As the year unfolds, I look forward to both professional milestones and the joy of personal growth. These evets and many moe  are stepping stones to achieving my goals and creating lasting memories. May 2025 propel us all toward our dreams, filled with happiness, love, and success.</p>
<p>&#8211;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayoalonge/"><strong>Ayodele John Alonge </strong></a></p>
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