The International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL-Africa) is held biannually to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, and other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience, and to discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice. The year 2026 marks the collaboration among the University of Nairobi, the North-West University (NWU), and the University of Pretoria (UP) in South Africa, within the framework of organising and hosting the 4th edition of the International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL-Africa).
Conference Theme
Empowering Societies through Information Literacy: AI, Data, and Open Media for Sustainable Futures
Conference Aim
The ICIL-SA 2026 conference brings together researchers, LIS professionals, educators and policymakers to exchange knowledge and explore current challenges.
Submission Types
- Individual papers and posters
Abstracts (max 300 words). Papers: 20 min + 10 min discussion. - PechaKucha
20 slides × 20 seconds (6:40 total). - Doctoral forum
PhD research presentations with expert feedback. - Panel discussions
90-minute themed sessions (3–5 papers).
General Conference Topics
- Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Future Literacies
- Ethics, Integrity and Post-Truth Information Ecosystems
- Social Justice, Citizenship and Sustainable Development
- Education, Employability, and Lifelong Learning
- Media, Digital and Transversal Literacies
- Information Literacy Talents and Innovation in Higher Education
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Digital Transformation