[Koha] Kohacon25

[Chris Cormack]

Kia ora,
Quick one - we're 11 weeks out from Kohacon25 in Wellington and I
wanted to make sure you knew what's happening.
The basics:

17-23 November 2025, Wellington
The 25th birthday celebration of Koha
Conference registration: https://kohacon25-1.lilregie.com/
Programme: https://2025.kohacon.org/schedule/

Why this one's different:
This isn't just another Koha conference. It's the first time we've
been back to Aotearoa since Kohacon20 (which was pandemic-limited),
and frankly, it feels significant.
We're starting with a proper pōwhiri at Te Herenga Waka Marae, we've
got brilliant keynotes on Indigenous AI and digital sovereignty, and
yes - there's a hāngi lunch planned. The programme runs through to
working together days where we actually get stuff done.
Numbers reality check:
We'd love to hit 100+ to make this the celebration it deserves to be.
If you've been thinking about it, now's the time.
Wellington in November is lovely, the venue's sorted (VUW lecture
theatre) and attendance is free!

One ask: If you know someone who should be there, forward this on. Our
community's always been about sharing knowledge and strengthening
connections.

We need catering numbers by end of September, so don't leave it too long.

Questions? Reply to this email or hit up organisers at kohacon.org

Cheers,
Chris Cormack
Kohacon25 Organising Committee
P.S. Can't travel? We'll try to livestream everything, but you'll miss
the conversations over coffee and the chance to actually shake hands
with people you've been emailing for years.