Kia ora koutou, This is a friendly reminder that there's only one week remaining to submit your presentation proposals for KohaCon25! The submission deadline is 1 March 2025. As Koha returns home to Aotearoa for its 25th anniversary celebration, we don't want you to miss this historic opportunity to share your story. Whether you're planning to present during our conference days (17-19 November) or contribute to our working together days (21-23 November), your voice is an important part of our celebration. Remember, we're particularly interested in presentations that align with our "Coming Home" theme: - Success stories from your Koha journey - Growth and evolution of Koha since its Horowhenua beginnings - Innovative library implementations - Open source impact in libraries - Visions for Koha's next 25 years To submit your proposal, visit: https://cfp.kohacon.org/forms/kohacon25-talks-submission-lfe0lb Please ensure your submission includes: - Presentation/workshop title - Abstract - Session type (conference talk or workshop) - Preferred length - Brief bio If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to organisers@kohacon.org Don't let this opportunity slip away - be part of this milestone celebration of Koha! Ngā mihi nui, Chris On Sat, 1 Feb 2025, 12:34 Chris Cormack, <chris@bigballofwax.co.nz> wrote:

Kia ora koutou,

We're very happy to announce that the call for presentations for KohaCon25 is now open! As Koha returns to Aotearoa for its 25th birthday, we're keen to hear your stories and insights for both our conference sessions and working together days.

## Te Kaupapa | Theme

Our theme is "Coming Home" as we celebrate a quarter-century of Koha. We're particularly interested in presentations that:

- Share success stories from your Koha journey

- Highlight how Koha has grown and evolved since its beginnings in Horowhenua

- Showcase innovative ways libraries are using Koha

- Reflect on the impact of open source in libraries

- Look towards the next 25 years of Koha

## Conference Days (17-19 November)

We welcome presentations ranging from 15 minutes to 1 hour, including:

- Feature showcases

- Case studies

- Community stories

- Future visions

- Lightning talks

## Working Together Days (21-23 November)

We're seeking workshop proposals for our hands-on sessions, such as:

- Technical workshops

- Development sprints

- Documentation improvements

- Training sessions

- Community initiatives

- Collaborative problem-solving

## Ngā Kōrero | Presentation Details

- All presentations will be in-person at Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

- Sessions will be live-streamed for our global whānau

- When submitting, please indicate your preferred time length and session type

## Tukua Mai | How to Submit

Submit your proposal through our online form at https://cfp.kohacon.org/forms/kohacon25-talks-submission-lfe0lb by 1 March 2025. Your submission should include:

- Title of your presentation or workshop

- Abstract

- Session type (conference talk or workshop)

- Preferred length

- Brief bio

- Any technical requirements

## Important Dates

- Submissions close: 1 March 2025

- Presenters notified: 15 March 2025

## Questions?

Flick us an email at chris@bigballofwax.co.nz if you have any questions.

Share your story as part of this milestone celebration of Koha's journey home. Whether you're a long-time community member or new to the whānau, we'd love to hear from you.

Ngā mihi nui,

Chris