Digital transformation of libraries and the integration
of artificial intelligence into the sector are being discussed by participants
of the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2025 in Astana. The event
has brought together 1,700 delegates from 114 countries, including
representatives of national libraries, research institutions, and international
organizations. The Congress program includes 86 sessions and around 15 side
events focused on the development of digital libraries, the use of big data in
the sector, and modern library standards. It is worth noting that Kazakhstan received
the right to host the forum based on an application prepared jointly by Kazakh
Tourism national company and the Association of University
Libraries of the country. The event is expected to be a significant step in
strengthening Kazakhstan’s position as a business tourism center and to generate
additional revenue.
«The 100 people who arrived from the U.S. or the 60 from South
Korea did not travel such long distances just to spend five days here, they
also came to explore the country, among other things. This illustrates the
synergy between tourism and business events: each participant covers their own
expenses, stays in the country, uses local services, and also travels around.
On average, the expected revenue from this event alone is around $2 million,» noted Kazakh Tourism Acting
Chairman Daniyel Serzhanuly.
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