MDPI Joins LIBER 2026 as Midnight Sun Sponsor
MDPI is proud to announce its role as Midnight Sun Sponsor and exhibitor at the 55th LIBER Annual Conference (LIBER 2026). As a leader in open science, MDPI is honored to support Europe's research library community in shaping the future of scholarly communication.
About the Event
The LIBER Annual Conference is the premier gathering for directors and professionals of European research libraries. Organized by the Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche (LIBER), this flagship event provides a crucial platform for discussing data management, open access strategies, and the evolving role of libraries in supporting modern research.
The theme of this year's conference is "The Power of Libraries in an Uncertain World," inviting the community to explore the vital role research libraries play in safeguarding fundamental rights, values, and institutional resilience within a changing global landscape.
When?
The conference will take place from 1–3 July 2026.
Where?
The event will be held at the NTNU University Library in Trondheim, Norway.
What to Expect?
The 2026 program brings together library directors, policymakers, and information specialists from across Europe to address shifting technological, social, and geopolitical dynamics. Key highlights include:
- Visit Our Booth: Connect with the MDPI team at Booth #23 to discuss institutional open-access partnerships, our latest journal developments, and collaborative opportunities for research libraries.
- Midnight Sun Sponsorship Impact: As the exclusive Midnight Sun Sponsor, MDPI is thrilled to celebrate this milestone 55th edition alongside delegates, supporting high-level dialogue on knowledge security and automated open-science monitoring.
- Advancing Open Science Together: Engage in deep-dive workshops and panel sessions focused on building sustainable, transparent, and equitable open-access models across European institutions.
- Addressing Ethical Dilemmas: Join forward-looking discussions on how modern research libraries can navigate increasing pressures, build institutional resilience, and contribute to a healthy knowledge ecosystem.
For more details, visit the official LIBER conference channels.
For corporate conference sponsorship inquiries please contact Facundo Santomé or Mariana Savahirova.