Peace Library System Symposium 2026

Date

May 29, 2026 

Location

Grande Prairie, AB

Details

Website: https://plssymposium.ca/

Theme: New Frontiers: AI and Innovation in Libraries

We invite library managers, staff, trustees, and advocates to join us for the 2026 PLS Symposium—a one-day event dedicated to exploring artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in the context of rural libraries. This year’s theme is New Frontiers: AI and Innovation in Libraries.

About the Symposium

Public libraries are entering new frontiers shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and rapidly evolving technologies. For rural libraries, these shifts bring both exciting opportunities and complex challenges.

The 2026 PLS Symposium will equip library managers, staff, and trustees with the knowledge, tools, and practical strategies needed to navigate this changing landscape.

From ethical considerations and digital literacy to real-world AI applications, this event aims to spark meaningful conversations, showcase innovation, and empower rural libraries to lead confidently in a tech-driven future.