About EAHIL 2026

EAHIL 2026 will bring together a diverse community of health information professionals, librarians, researchers, educators, and industry partners in Antalya, Türkiye, to explore the future of health information management.

Guided by the theme Bridges to New Horizons: Innovations in Health Information and Medical Libraries, this event will highlight how technology, collaboration, and ethical practice can create more accessible, inclusive, and impactful health information services worldwide.

Bridges to New Horizons: Innovations in Health Information and Medical Libraries

Subthemes:

1. Emerging Technologies in Health Information and Medical Libraries
   • AI and Machine learning
   • Block chain
   • Innovation & Entrepreneurship
   • Big Data and Health analytics
   • Interoperability and metadata
2. Ethics, Privacy, Security, Equity and Justice
   • Knowledge systems
   • Infrastructure, access and advocacy
   • Inclusive data practices
   • AI Ethics
   • Open Access and equity
3. Emerging roles
   • Clinical librarianship
   • Libraries as knowledge hubs
   • Virtual and augmented reality
   • Managing health information and medical libraries with AI
4. Education, capacity building and the future of library spaces
   • Training for digital transformation
   • Health and AI information literacy
   • Redesigning physical libraries
   • Green libraries
   • Maker spaces and health innovation labs
5. Knowledge mobilization and implementation
   • Research into action
   • Building partnerships
   • Knowledge translation toolkits and services
   • Metrics
6. Best Practices
   • Success stories
   • Multicultural Library service
   • Global trends
   • Evidence based practice
   • Evidence in health policy
   • The role of libraries

• Facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and research findings among professionals dedicated to improving health information services.
• Showcase pioneering practices in technology integration and service innovation.
• Promote ethical and equitable approaches to information management.
• Provide opportunities for hands-on learning through workshops and Continuing Education Courses (CECs).
• Support professional development and lifelong learning.
• Encourage cross-sector collaboration among libraries, universities, healthcare institutions, policy bodies, publishers, and technology companies.

The conference is open to all interested professionals, including:

• Medical and health librarians
• Information specialists
• Educators and researchers
• Healthcare professionals
• Publishers and solution providers
• Policy-makers and funders
• Students and early-career professionals

Abstracts and Full Papers Inquiries

Participants are invited to submit abstracts aligned with the conference theme and subthemes.
Authors of accepted abstracts may optionally submit full papers to be included in the conference proceedings.

Submission Process:

• Abstract submission opens: 1 September 2025
• Deadline for abstracts: 14 November 2025
• Notification of acceptance: 15 December 2025

All abstracts and papers will undergo peer review by the International Programme Committee.

For questions, contact: [email protected] 

Presentation and Poster Materials

Guidelines for oral presentations and poster preparation will be provided upon acceptance.
Presenters will receive:

• Official templates for slides and posters
• Logos and branding materials
• Recommendations for accessible design and formatting

Poster sessions will be held throughout the conference, with designated times for author discussions.

Conference Booklet and Reports

A comprehensive Conference Booklet will be published digitally and include:

• Detailed programme schedule
• Speaker and facilitator biographies
• Abstracts of accepted contributions
• Sponsor and exhibitor information

After the event, select presentations and reports will be made available on the EAHIL 2026 website for participants and the broader community.