Conference 2025: call for lightning talks and posters now open
We are very pleased to announce that the call for lightning talk presentations and posters at the M25 Consortium Conference on 24 June is now open.
The theme this year is “Shaping the Future”
What issues are shaping our future services, library collections and buildings, institutions, careers and professions? How do library staff want to shape the future?
Present a Lightning Talk or a Poster
Your paper or poster could detail a particular project your library service is leading on or look at higher level developments in the sector as a whole, reflecting the theme of the Conference. In either case, our aim is that delegates return to their workplaces with practical ideas or issues for discussion to follow up and consider in their own service.
Lightning Talks
If you would like to present a paper, apply for one of our three lightning talk slots. These will be short 5-8 minute presentations. The presenters can, if they are happy to, form part of a Panel at the end of the session to answer questions and discuss issues arising from the Lightning Talks.
Posters
Posters need to be printed (at least A3 size) and, if appropriate, also shared to the Conference organisers digitally as a PDF. Above all, a poster should be a networking tool.
How to apply
We warmly encourage individuals from all levels and types of role to apply, particularly if you have not previously presented at a Conference. We encourage submissions from those working outside the Higher Education sector, to reflect the diversity of M25 membership.
Applicants must currently work for an M25 Member library.
Abstracts outlining the subject of your talk or poster, of not more than 250 words, should be submitted to the Conference Planning Group via email to M25 Consortium Operations Manager M25libadmin@london.ac.uk.
The deadline for submission of abstracts is Wednesday 30 April 2025. All applicants will be notified of the outcome in the following weeks.
Free Place at Conference!
Successful applicants will be awarded with a free delegate place to the conference.