COTUL to Host the 8th Scientific Conference, Training Workshop and Annual General Meeting in Kilimanjaro

Date: 14–18 December 2026
Venue: Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Organizer: Consortium of Tanzania University and Research Libraries (COTUL)

The Consortium of Tanzania University and Research Libraries (COTUL) is pleased to announce the forthcoming 8th Scientific Conference, Training Workshop and Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled to take place from 14th to 18th December 2026 in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania.

As COTUL’s flagship annual event, the conference will bring together librarians, information professionals, researchers, academicians, university leaders, policymakers, ICT experts, publishers, development partners, and stakeholders from across Tanzania and beyond to discuss emerging trends, opportunities, and innovations in library and information services.

The conference will provide a dynamic platform for professional networking, knowledge sharing, institutional collaboration, and capacity building aimed at strengthening academic and research libraries in support of teaching, learning, research, and innovation.

Conference Highlights

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in:

• Scientific and professional presentations
• Capacity-building workshops and training sessions
• Panel discussions on emerging issues in library and information services
• Technology and innovation showcases
• Institutional experience-sharing sessions
• Strategic discussions on the future of academic and research libraries
• The COTUL Annual General Meeting (AGM)
• Networking and partnership-building opportunities

Why Attend?

The conference offers a unique opportunity to:

• Learn from leading experts and practitioners in the library and information sector.
• Discover emerging technologies and innovative solutions for academic libraries.
• Exchange experiences and best practices with peers from across the region.
• Build professional networks and institutional partnerships.
• Explore opportunities for collaborative research, innovation, and resource sharing.
• Contribute to shaping the future of library and information services in Tanzania.

Call for Sponsorship, Partnerships and Collaboration

COTUL invites organizations, institutions, development partners, publishers, technology companies, telecommunications providers, educational service providers, and corporate organizations to partner with us in making the 8th Scientific Conference a success.

Through sponsorship and collaboration, partners will gain visibility among decision-makers from universities, research institutions, government agencies, and the academic community while contributing to the advancement of higher education, research, and knowledge access in Tanzania.

Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities Include:

• Conference sponsorship packages
• Exhibition and product showcase opportunities
• Workshop and session sponsorship
• Branding and promotional visibility
• Technology demonstrations and innovation showcases
• Knowledge-sharing and professional development initiatives
• Strategic partnerships supporting library and research development

Organizations interested in sponsoring, exhibiting, partnering, or collaborating with COTUL are encouraged to contact the Secretariat for detailed partnership and sponsorship opportunities.

Expected Participants

The conference is expected to attract:

• University and Research Library Directors
• Librarians and Information Professionals
• Researchers and Academicians
• University Management Representatives
• ICT Specialists and Systems Administrators
• Government Officials and Policymakers
• Publishers and Content Providers
• Development Partners
• Students and Emerging Professionals

Further Information

Detailed information regarding registration, accommodation, sponsorship packages, exhibition opportunities, workshop programmes, and conference schedules will be communicated through the COTUL website and official communication channels.

Contact Information

COTUL Secretariat
Consortium of Tanzania University and Research Libraries (COTUL)
Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, COSTECH Building
P.O. Box 4302
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Email: chairperson@cotul.or.tz
Website: www.cotul.or.tz

Save the Date

14–18 December 2026
Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Join us as we advance collaboration, innovation, research excellence, and sustainable access to knowledge for the future of higher education and research in Tanzania.