The International Conference on Libraries and Information (IFLA) will take
place in Athens during August 2019.
https://www.citmagazine.com/article/1456018/athens-host-international-confe…
The 85th International Conference on Libraries and Information (IFLA) will
be held in Athens during August 2019.
The opening of a new national library building and Athens’ designation as
2018 World Book Capital was taken into consideration as part of the IFLA
bid.
The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) will host the event, with
the news coming on the heels of an announcement that Athens will also host
of the 2018 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) in October.
Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said: "It is a privilege for our
country to host the IFLA Congress 2019 in Athens."
Mayor of Athens, Georgios Kaminis, welcomed the decision by the Committee
of the International Federation, which he said was "aligned with his
strategic investment in culture as a driver for local growth".
According to the prestigious International Congress and Convention
Association (ICCA) rankings, Athens has climbed several places to within
the 25 most popular destinations in conference tourism.
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June Samaras
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