AMICAL 2020 will be held 15–18 January at the American University of Kuwait, marking the consortium’s 17th annual meeting and conference.
AMICAL 2021 will take place 21–24 June, marking the consortium’s 18th annual meeting and conference, and the first to be held entirely online.
The conference is open to all interested staff and faculty from AMICAL member institutions, as well as selected individuals invited by the organizers. The conference will be of especial interest to librarians, faculty development coordinators, disciplinary faculty, instructional technologists and designers, IT directors, and academic leadership.
Registration is now open and a detailed schedule is available.
Invited speakers & workshop facilitators
Six invited guests will inspire and guide us as we address issues of timely importance:
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Doug Belshaw
Co-founder • We Are Open Co-op
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Donna Scheeder
President • Library Strategies International
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Siva Vaidhyanathan
Robertson Professor of Media Studies and Director of the Center for Media and Citizenship • University of Virginia
Attending the conference
The AMICAL Conference brings together staff and faculty from our member institutions who are passionate about improving the learning experience of their students through innovative and effective use of libraries, information and technology.
More information is available on the registration page. All attendees should consult the visa page to clarify their visa requirements. AMICAL members should note the financial support available for attending the event. Additional information is available about this year’s venue, the American University of Kuwait, and accommodation options. Make sure to stay on top of important dates and announcements.