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SUMMARY:Invitation to Present | SoFerence 2026: A Global Platform to S
 howcase AI Use Cases in Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Dear Fellow Professionals,\nSeason’s Greetings!\nWe are 
 pleased to invite presentation proposals for SoFerence 2026 (8th Editi
 on), themed “AI Use Cases in Libraries: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond�
 �� organized by Information Resource (IRC) Centre, Tata Consultancy Se
 rvices (TCS), Date: 10 Sept 2026 | Mode: Virtual (MS Teams) | Time: 09
 :30AM to 05:00PM IST\n\nAs libraries continue to evolve in the digital
  era, Artificial Intelligence is transforming services, enhancing user
  experiences, and enabling smarter Info Mgmt. SoFerence 2026 brings to
 gether thought leaders, practitioners, and innovators to showcase real
 -world applications, forward-looking ideas, and impactful case studies
  on AI in the library ecosystem.\nWe invite submissions from professio
 nals, researchers, and enthusiasts working on implemented AI solutions
 , work-in-progress initiatives, and emerging use cases in libraries.\n
 \nAbout SoFerence:\nSoFerence is the flagship biennial conference on L
 IS, organized by the IRC at TCS. Launched in 2011 with a vision to red
 efine traditional conferences through a more democratic and inclusive 
 approach, SoFerence has evolved into a global platform for showcasing 
 innovation, sharing practical insights, and driving transformation thr
 ough real-world AI use cases.\nTheme: AI Use Cases in Libraries: Curre
 nt, Emerging, and Future\nCall for Presentations on the following sub-
 themes:\n\nAI Solutions Implemented in Libraries - Case studies, deplo
 yment experiences, measurable impact\nAI Work in Progress - Pilots, Pr
 oof of Concepts, implementation learnings\nEmerging AI Use Cases - Roa
 dmaps, conceptual models, future-ready ideas\n\nWhat You Will Gain:\n\
 nPractical insights into AI implementation in libraries\nLearnings fro
 m real-world pilots and deployments\nFrameworks and roadmaps for AI ad
 option\nOpportunities to network with industry experts and practitione
 rs\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nLIS professionals, corporate & business li
 brarians, IM & KM leaders, R&D and innovation professionals, researche
 rs, faculty, students, and AI enthusiasts across library ecosystems.\n
 \nAwards & Recognition:\n\nBest implemented AI Solution\nBest Pilot / 
 PoC\nBest Emerging AI Concept\nPeople’s Choice Award\n\nImportant Da
 tes:\n\nSubmission Deadline: 10-Aug-2026\nRegistration Deadline: 15-Au
 g-2026\nAcceptance Notification: 20-Aug-2026\nPresenter Onboarding: 25
 -Aug-2026\n\nRegistration: Registration is free.  Seats are limited. 
 E-certificates will be awarded to all participants.\nClick Here to Reg
 ister OR https://forms.gle/f5uBfkAJpPPFMegj9\nSend your Presentation 
 to: corporate.irc@tcs.com\nFor more info visit SoFerence webpage\n\n
 With Regards\nDr. Nagappa B\nOrganizing Secretary &\nRegional Head | I
 RC | TCS | Bangalore\nEmail: nagappa.b@tcs.com\nCell: +91 8147001193
 \n\nFor more information visit https://www.lislinks.com/events/invitat
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LOCATION:Virtual
WEBSITE:https://sites.google.com/view/soference/home
URL:https://sites.google.com/view/soference/home
CONTACT:8147001193
ORGANIZER;CN="Nagappa Veerappa Bakkannanavar":https://www.lislinks.com
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