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Wednesday, October 8

Learn About Breakout Sessions
  • Breakfast
    8:00 a.m.
  • Keynote Speaker
    9:15 a.m.
  • Break - Visit the Exhibitors
    10:15 a.m.
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  • Breakout Session 1
    11:00 a.m.
  • Lunch
    11:45 a.m.
    Brought to you by:

  • Breakfast
    8:00 a.m.
  • Keynote Speaker
    9:15 a.m.
    More about the Session Speaker Bio
  • Break - Visit the Exhibitors
    10:15 a.m.
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  • Panel: The Business of Libraries
    10:45 a.m.
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  • Breakout Sessions 2
    1:00 p.m.
  • Breakout Sessions 3
    2:00 p.m.
  • Break - Visit the Exhibitors
    2:45 p.m.
  • Breakout Sessions 4
    3:30 p.m.
  • Day Concludes
    4:15 p.m.

Thursday, October 9

Learn About Breakout Sessions
  • Breakfast
    8:00 a.m.
  • Keynote Speaker
    9:15 a.m.
  • Break - Visit the Exhibitors
    10:15 a.m.
    Brought to you by:

  • Breakout Session 5
    11:00 a.m.
  • Lunch
    11:45 a.m.
  • Breakfast
    8:00 a.m.
  • Keynote Speaker
    9:15 a.m.
    More about the Session Speaker Bio
  • Break - Visit the Exhibitors
    10:15 a.m.
    Brought to you by:

  • Panel: The Business of Libraries
    10:45 a.m.
    Brought to you by:

  • Breakout Sessions 6
    1:00 p.m.
  • Breakout Sessions 7
    2:00 p.m.
  • Break - Visit the Exhibitors
    2:45 p.m.
  • Breakout Sessions 8
    3:30 p.m.
  • Day Concludes
    4:15 p.m.

Breakout sessions will feature three breakout options for each timeslot

Please note the schedule is subject to change.

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Building a Culture of Engagement

Keynote Speaker: Dave Meslin

Apathy is all around us. Most people have become disengaged not only from politics, but also from our schools, workplaces and associations or organisations. Increasingly, those in leadership positions are asking themselves “How do we boost public participation?”, “How do we engage our students?” and “How can we inspire our membership to get involved?”. Dave Meslin encourages us to recognize apathy as a web of barriers that reinforce disengagement – and that we can work together to dismantle the obstacles. His seven-minute TED talk about apathy has more than 1.4 million views. This in-depth version of the talk for NSB clients, incorporates anecdotes, humour and examples of best-practices. He reminds the audience that we all have something to contribute and that the strongest cities, schools and associations are the ones that have learned how to tap into the collective creativity, passion and knowledge of their constituents.

2025 Call for Speakers (updated questions)