M25 Consortium Annual Conference 2026 – Online – Bookings now open
Join us at the M25 Consortium Annual Conference 2026
Tuesday 9th June, Online
10.00am-12.45pm & 1.30-3.30pm
Conference Theme
Our theme for 2026 is “Sunshine Through the Rain: Celebrating our Successes”
Libraries continue to deliver outstanding services for their users during these challenging financial times. We are taking the time at our online Conference to hear from voices across the sector. We will share achievements, staff wellbeing initiatives, projects, and activities that have provided some sunshine through the rain: whether small or large – they all make a difference.
Your Conference, Your Talk
There will be four ten minute lightning talk slots at Conference. We warmly welcome applications. Find out more and apply by Friday 27 March 2026.
Programme
Our programme will be updated regularly as we add details of our Presenters and sessions.
MORNING SESSIONS
10am Welcome from David Archer, Chair, M25 Consortium
10.10-10.30 Keynote Speaker Details coming soon!
10.30-10.45 Questions to the Keynote Speaker, facilitated by David Archer
10.45-10.55 Lightning Talk One from staff from one of our member institutions, introduced by Camilla Churchill, BMA Library & Archive Lead & M25 Consortium Steering Group Member
10.55-11.05 Questions to Lightning Talk One Presenters, facilitated by Camilla Churchill
11.05-11.15 Lightning Talk Two from staff from one of our member institutions, introduced by Camilla Churchill
11.15-11.25 Questions to Lightning Talk Two Presenter facilitated by Camilla Churchill
11.25-11.40 BREAK
11.40-11.15 Sharing the Sunshine: Celebrating the good things submitted by delegates
11.15-12.10 Sharing the Sunshine: Padlet Session
12.10-12.15 Five minute mini break
12.15-12.30 Presentation on supporting cpd at University College London
12.30-12.45 Questions to the Presenters
12.45-13.45 LUNCH BREAK with optional online Mindful activity at 13.30
13.30-13.45 Join us for a Mindful activity to refresh and reset ready for the afternoon (optional)
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
13.45-13.50 Welcome back, from David Archer, Chair, M25 Consortium
13.50-14.00 Sustainability Toolkit, an update from M25 Consortium Sustainability co-Chair, Eloise Carpenter
14.00-14.05 Questions to the Sustainability Group co-Chair
14.05-14.15 Diversity Group Update
14.15-14.20 Questions to the Diversity Group
14.20-14.25 Five minute mini break
14.25-14.35 Lightning Talk Three from staff from one of our member institutions, introduced by Paul Johnson, Director of Library & Learning Services, University of Surrey & M25 Consortium Steering Group Member
14.35-14.45 Questions to Lightning Talk Three Presenter facilitated by Paul Johnson
14.45-14.55 Lightning Talk Four from staff from one of our member institutions, introduced by Paul Johnson
14.55-15.05 Questions to Lightning Talk Four Presenter facilitated by Paul Johnson
15.05-15.20 Closing the Conference with the Art of Brilliance
15.20-15.25 Questions to the Presenter
15.25-15.30 Closing remarks and thanks from David Archer, Chair, M25 Consortium
15.30 Conference Ends
Please contact cpd25@london.ac.uk or M25libadmin@london.ac.uk with any questions.
Registration and Booking
All member institutions are entitled to two free delegate places places (registration essential) and can book additional places.
Fees:
| DELEGATE TYPE | FEE | DATES |
| Free member places – two per institution | £0 | 24 February-5 June |
| Additional Member Places | £35 | 24 February-5 June |
| Non-member places | £70 | 24 February-5 June |
| Group bookings of 3 and above | £5 discount per person, (not applicable to student tickets nor first two free places) | 24 February-5 June |
| Students | £10 | 24 February-5 June |
Invoicing: Paid bookings will be invoiced after the Conference note from 15 June.
Group bookings: 3 or more paying delegates will receive a £5 discount per person if they book as a group. Please fill out one form per person and add a note to the form in the PO number box to state ‘group booking’. Please also email cpd25@london.ac.uk with the names of the group members so we can identify you when we receive your booking forms. Any queries about group booking should be sent to cpd25@london.ac.uk. The Group discount does not apply to students or member representatives using their free places.
Student rate: If you’re studying and working at an M25 library please use the member registration form and write ‘student’, as well as your job title, in the designated box. Proof of student status may be required.
Conference Bursaries: There are two free places available at Conference. Find out more here Staff Development Award Scheme.
Cancellation policy: Cancellation is free until 23:59 on 26 May 2026. Cancellations after this date will be charged 50%. No-shows on the day will be charged 100%.
Electronic CPD attendance certificates can be provided on request. Please request via cpd25@london.ac.uk