M25 Annual Conference 2025 – Shaping the future
Welcome to the Consortium’s Annual Conference 2025. For the first time in five years, we are meeting in person. Join us for a day of presentations, discussions and networking in the lovely setting of Greenwich, London.
Our packed programme is still being finalised. Expect to find inspiring presentations, sessions full of ideas and opportunities for learning, supporting new speakers and sharing best practice. A sandwich lunch and refreshments provided.
We’re pleased to announce the following confirmed speakers:
- Keynote Speakers: Lawrie Phipps, Jisc and Dr Donna Lanclos
- Oyebanji Adewumi, Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Greenwich, will talk about the ways to make an impact in an EDI strategy
- Jon Ray, GLAM Environmental Sustainability Manager, Oxford University Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM) will look at our sector’s digital footprint
Programme:
9am Registration & Networking
9.50am Welcome from David Archer, Chair, M25 Consortium
10.00-10.40 Keynote Presentation: The Wolves are at the Door: An argument for a trophic cascade in libraries, from Lawrie Phipps, Senior Research Lead at Jisc and Dr Donna Lanclos, Researcher and Speaker, Anthropologist and Folklorist
10.40-11.10 Presentation from Banji Adewumi, Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Greenwich
11.15-11.35 Refreshment Break Plus Networking, Sponsors, Vox Pops & Posters
11.40-12.10 Presentation from Jon Ray, GLAM Environmental Sustainability Manager, Oxford University Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM)
12.15-13.00 Three Parallel sessions to choose from on Future tech, what sustainability will look like and diversity
13.00-14.00 Lunch Plus Networking, Sponsors, Vox Pops & Posters
14.00-14.45 Three Lightning Talk Presentations plus questions to the Presenters
14.50-15.30 Three Parallel sessions to choose from including Helen Rimmer on kind leadership and Regina Everett on the successes and challenges of delivering library space projects
15.30-15.50 Refreshment Break Plus Networking, Sponsors, Vox Pops & Posters
15.55-16.15 Learning from the sessions & M25 Consortium Shapes the Future
16.15 Closing remarks and thanks
16.25 Ends
16.45-17.30 EXTRA! Optional visit to University of Greenwich Library, Stockwell Street Campus – please complete a separate booking form for this visit if you would like to attend:
Visit to the University of Greenwich Library booking
(Programme is subject to alteration, full details to be announced soon)
Call for Lightning Session Speakers
We will shortly invite submissions from staff at our member institutions to present short talks on any subject related to our theme. Those chosen will be given a free place at Conference, with reasonable public travel costs reimbursed (if required).
Venue accessibility: The venue is in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site. Please note that access to some of the areas for the conference (including the break out rooms and refreshment area) can only be accessed via a small number of steps. There is more information on accessibility here: https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-greenwich/access-guides/queen-anne-building. Please contact the M25 Consortium team with any queries: cpd25@london.ac.uk, M25libadmin@london.ac.uk
Registration and Booking
All member institutions are entitled to one free delegate place (registration essential) and can book additional places. Complete the booking form by 17 April to receive the discounted additional place rate.
Fees:
| DELEGATE TYPE | FEE | DATES |
| First place members | £0 | – |
| Additional member rate Early Bird Booking | £125 | 6 March-17 April |
| Additional standard member rate (outside Early Bird booking dates) | £175 | 18 April-20 June |
| Non member Early Bird rate | £250 | 6 March-17 April |
| Non member standard rate (outside Early Bird booking dates) | £350 | 18 April-20 June |
| Group bookings of 3 and above | £25 discount per person, whether early bird or full (not applicable to student tickets) | |
| Students | £25 |
Invoicing: Please note that early bird bookings will be sent their invoice from 18 April. Standard bookings will be invoiced after the Conference from 25 June.
Group bookings: 3 or more paying delegates will receive a £25 discount per person if they book as a group. Please fill out one form per person and add a note to the form in the PO number box to state ‘group booking’. Please also email cpd25@london.ac.uk with the names of the group members so we can identify you when we receive your booking forms. Any queries about group booking should be sent to cpd25@london.ac.uk. Group discount does not apply to students or member representatives using their free place.
Student rate: If you’re studying and working at an M25 library please use the member registration form and write ‘student’, as well as your job title, in the designated box. If you’re a student and not employed by an M25 member library please use the non-member form and write ‘student’ in the designated job title box. Proof of student status may be required.
Conference Bursaries: Bursaries supporting free attendance at the conference are available. If you’re a staff member in an M25 library please click here to view the Staff Development Award Scheme. Applications for this year are now open!
Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free until 23:59 on 12th June 2025. Cancellations after this date will be charged 50%. No-shows on the day will be charged 100%.
Electronic CPD attendance certificates can be provided on request. Please request via cpd25@london.ac.uk
To book a place please use our online booking forms. Please remember to include a PO number if required.