IBBY World Congress 2026

Date

August 6, 2026 August 9, 2026

Location

Ottawa

Details

Website: https://www.ibbycongress2026.org

Theme: Listening to Each Other’s Voices

IBBY Canada is honoured and delighted to be hosting the 40th IBBY World Congress in 2026.

We look forward to welcoming the world of children’s books to Canada with over 350 national and international IBBY friends and colleagues visiting Ottawa, Canada’s national capital, for four days of connection, culture, celebration—and exploration of the Congress theme of “Listening to Each Other’s Voices.”

We invite you to explore the website—and reach out to us at hi-bonjour@ibbycongress2026.org if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa!

IBBY’s Biennial Congress

For over 70 years, the biennial IBBY Congress has been the world’s most important meeting place for leading international experts in children’s literature, literacy, librarianship, writing, illustration, and publishing.

IBBY’s biennial World Congress invites members and all those interested in the field of books for young people from around the world to join together to share ideas and expand horizons. Congresses feature lectures, panel discussions, exhibitions, and workshops, in addition to the IBBY General Assembly and presentations including the Hans Christian Andersen Awards and the IBBY Honour List.