Dear Koha Community, We’re delighted to announce that the Call for Presentations for KohaCon26 is open! KohaCon is a space to share ideas, learn from one another, and celebrate the creativity and collaboration that make Koha thrive. We invite librarians, developers, system administrators, contributors, vendors, and users from around the world to submit presentation proposals. Whether you’re new to Koha or a long-time contributor, your experience and insights matter. ## What we’re looking for We welcome proposals on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to): * Koha implementations and migrations * Technical development, integrations, Plugins and APIs * UX, accessibility, and discovery improvements * Community projects and collaborations * Case studies, success stories, and lessons learned * Training, documentation, and advocacy * Future directions for Koha and open-source ILS ## Submission details Submission deadline: 14 March 2026 Conference Location: KIT Audimax in Karlsruhe, Germany ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/tDyp2M4arhkZ6EcF9 ) Conference days: 5–6 October , Working Together Days: 8–9 October 2026 Possible formats: - Presentations / Talks in-person (range from 10 to 50 Minutes) which will be live-streamed - Posters which can be displayed in the foyer of the Audimax - Workshops for Working Together Days (Bugfest) Language: English ## How to submit? Please follow the steps described here: https://indico.kit.edu/event/5444/page/1374-how-to-submit-a-presentation ## What's next? Presenters will be notified by 2 April 2026 and the Conference Programme will be published by 10 April 2026. KohaCon is a community-driven event, and its strength comes from the people who participate. We hope you’ll consider sharing your work, your challenges, and your ideas with us. We can’t wait to hear from you! Best regards, The KohaCon26 Organizing Team Conference website: https://kohacon26.bibliothek.kit.edu/ About KohaCon: https://koha-community.org/kohacon/