The IFLA World Council will take place in Nantes, France 8th, 9th and 10th September 2025
World Council Times
PM - Monday 8th September 2025
ALL DAY - Tuesday 9th September 2025
AM - Wednesday 10th September 2025
The IFLA World Council will take place immediately prior to the IFLA World Congress , the World Congress opening ceremony will take place immediately after the end of the world council - ie PM on Wednesday 10th September.
World Council Location
Centre des expositions Nantes Métropole 2 cours du champ de mars
(Note - do not confuse with the convention center “Cité des congrès”. The building is located across the street)
World Council Registration
Attendees for the World Council must register for this event independently from the World Congress. Registration is now open.
Official Delegates to IFLA should register via the form here or if you are not able to send an official delegate please use the form to assign a proxy representative.
Observers should register via the form here.
The forms will close Friday 8th August 2025 after that point you will not be able to register for the World Council.
Registration for IFLA World Congress
Please note that registration for the IFLA World Congress can be done via the congress website
Logistics and Accommodation in Nantes
The congress organisers have have secured a number of hotel rooms at various hotels with negotiated rates.
We encourage you to book as early as possible for a wider choice of hotels.
For any question or group booking, please contact: hotel@ifla2025.com.
For full information and a list of option see the accommodation list on the congress website here.
Further information
if you have any questions about the World Council please email admin@iflaworld.org
if you have any questions about the World Congress please email bonjour@ifla2025.com