[Koha] Kohacon25 Registrations open

[Chris Cormack]

We arepleased to announce that registrations are now open for
KohaCon25, the global gathering celebrating 25 years of Koha, the
world's first open-source library management system. This milestone
event marks Koha's return to its birthplace in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Registration Details

Registration Link: https://kohacon25-1.lilregie.com/
Conference Website: https://2025.kohacon.org/

Important Registration Guidelines

- Registration is mandatory for all in-person attendees
- Registration is free of charge but required for planning purposes
- Please register only if you will attend in person in Te
Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
= Do not register if you cannot attend in person
= Online participants do not need to register for live-streamed sessions

Event Overview

KohaCon25 will take place in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington from
17-23 November 2025, featuring:

Conference Days (17-19 November): Presentations, keynotes, and
discussions exploring Koha's journey and future
Cultural Activities Day (20 November): Opportunities to experience Wellington
Working Together Days (21-23 November): Collaborative workshops,
development sprints, and community building

Why Attend?

KohaCon25 represents a significant homecoming as we celebrate a
quarter-century since Koha emerged from the Horowhenua Library Trust.
Named after the Māori concept of 'koha' - a gift that strengthens
communities - this gathering offers an opportunity to honour the
system's whakapapa while creating pathways for its continued
evolution.

Join library professionals, developers, and open-source advocates from
around the world as we reflect on the journey of Koha from a local
initiative to a global phenomenon serving thousands of libraries
worldwide.

Ngā mihi nui | With appreciation

KohaCon25 is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors:

Pounamu Sponsors: ByWater Solutions, Catalyst IT, Biteca
Tūhua Sponsors: Auckland University of Technology (AUT), LMSCloud
Pāua Sponsors: Bob and Irma Birchall, Patu To The Face As a Service

For questions or further information, please contact: organisers at kohacon.org

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara, ki Aotearoa | Welcome to
Wellington, New Zealand