Workshop: "Building Collaborative Arabic Library Networks"
Facilitator: Mohammed Elzalabany, Library Systems Consultant, Egyptian Prime Vision, Egypt

This workshop explores strategies for fostering collaboration and resource sharing among Arabic libraries in the MENA region, highlighting successful case studies and actionable insights.

Workshop: "Thriving Together in Open Library Ecosystems"
Facilitator: Ellen Hartman, Library Solutions and Member Relations Manager, EMEA & APAC, OCLC

This workshop examines how libraries worldwide can strengthen their ecosystems through collaboration, resource sharing, and innovative strategies tailored to diverse community needs.

Inspirational Guest Speaker: "Building Libraries, Building Futures: Collaborative Journey Made the Impossible Possible"

Kelvin Watson, Executive Director, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Build Integrated Archives
Adrian De Chavez Bolotano, Library Coordinator, and Sanaa Laabar, Library Coordinator, Museum of Islamic Art Library

Manara: Lighting Up the Globe, One Publication at a Time
Alenka Blatnik, Digital Collections Administrator and Ya'qub Ebrahim, Digital Curation Librarian, and Jennifer Zamora Cantor, Open Access Program Senior Administrator, Qatar National Library (QNL)

Using the Keenious AI Research Recommendation Tool: Perspectives of an Academic Librarian
Khadija Mahsud, Head of Reference and Library Services, Library Services Directorate, University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)

Assessing the Qatar National Library Open Access Program: Insights and Future Strategies
Lama Abu Hasanain, Senior Administrator, Amna Abdulgafour Al-Harami, Senior Administrator, and Dr. Alwaleed K. Alkhaja, Head of Open Access and Copyright, Qatar National Library (QNL)

Using AI to Improve Metadata and Improve Technical Services
Sheikha Sheema Al Thani, Senior Technical Services Specialist, Eihab Mohammed, Senior Librarian, and Hessa Rashid Al Hajri, Library Coordinator, Museum of Islamic Art Library

LibraPal: Read with Lexi & Lumi
Marwa Rashwan, Instructor & Architect, Pioneers Training Center

Libraries as Beacons of Knowledge and Hope: The Rifaat Al-Arair Library as a Model
Rahaf Ibrahim Adnan Al-Salhi, Researcher in the Humanities

Role of Libraries' Information Literacy Services in Making Developing Countries into Knowledge Based Economies: Case Study of Migrant Workers in Qatar
Zenab Ahmed, Librarian

Sustainable, Long-Term Open Initiatives
Alisha Karim, Library Technical Support Specialist, and Rafaa Al Alwani, Access Senior Support Specialist, University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)

Forging Strategic Partnerships Between Libraries, Collectors, and Young Writers
Boluwatife Agbelusi, Library Coordinator, and Rashid Al Muraikhi, Senior Garden Expert, Museum of Islamic Art

Building Inclusive and Sustainable Educational Libraries in Multicultural Schools
Rajaa Younes Al-Abyad, Primary School Teacher and Researcher in Educational Sciences, Tunisian School in Doha

Panel Discussion moderated by Dr. Waleed Albadi, Director of Majlis Oman Library 

Speakers: 

• Michele Mennielli, Manager of Global Outreach, Lyrasis: Collaborative Platforms: Building Shared Digital Ecosystems for Libraries
• Ellen Hartman, Library Solutions and Member Relations Manager EMEA & APAC, OCLC: Strengthening Library Ecosystems: Shared Practices and Diverse Paths
• Rania Osman, Director of the Information Institutions and Professional Skills Department in the Library Sector, Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Creating Inclusive Communities: Libraries as Catalysts for Lifelong Learning and Social Impact
• Fahad Al-Dariham, Library Manager, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Library: The Power of Open: How Qatar’s Academic Community Are Leading the Charge for Open Access and Open Knowledge
• Mohammed Elzalabany, Library Systems Consultant, Egyptian Prime Vision: Advancing Cooperation in Arabic Library Systems

Lightning Talks

Nudge vs. Sludge: Using Behavioural Insights to Simplify and Enhance Library Experiences,
Gordana Latinovic-Rauski, Director of Library Services, University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST)

EC-WIN! Advancing Collaborative Inquiry and Partnerships
Dr. Jacqulyn Williams, Associate Professor and Head of Teaching, Learning, and Strategic Initiatives, Nicole Abiad, Writing Center Coordinator, Virginia Commonwealth University – Qatar (VCU-Q) and Tatiana Usova, Director of Carnegie Mellon University Qatar Library

On the Trail of Library Projects: Discovering Transformative Power of a Cross-Sector and Community-Driven Partnerships,
Dr. Vasilije Milnovic, Head of Scientific Center, University Library Belgrade in Serbia

Stories of Resilience: How Libraries Support Young Voices
Chaymae Mekanni, Library Coordinator, Museum of Islamic Art

National Human Rights Committee Library
Abdulrahman Sulaiman Abdullah Al-Hammadi, Head of Studies and Research Department, National Human Rights Committee – State of Qatar

Open and Accessible Resources and Opportunities for Marginalized Groups
Awatef Hussein, Library Officer, Higher Institute of Music in Sousse –
University of Sousse – Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Strategic Partnerships in Gastronomy: Cultivating Culinary Knowledge,
Susan Parker-Leavy, Head of Library, Museum of Islamic Art and Afnas Vettu Poyil, Library Coordinator, Qatar Creates