KohaCon25 registrations open
We are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for KohaCon25, the global gathering celebrating 25 years of Koha, the world’s first open-source library management system. This milestone event marks Koha’s return to its birthplace in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Registration details
Registration link: https://kohacon25-1.lilregie.com/
Conference website: https://2025.kohacon.org/
Important registration guidelines
- Registration is mandatory for all in-person attendees
- Registration is free of charge but required for planning purposes
- Please register only if you will attend in person in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington
➡️ Do not register if you cannot attend in person
➡️ Online participants DO NOT need to register for live-streamed sessions
Event overview
KohaCon25 will take place in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington from 17-23 November 2025, featuring:
- Conference Days (17-19 November): Presentations, keynotes, and discussions exploring Koha’s journey and future
- Cultural Activities Day (20 November): Opportunities to experience Wellington
- Working Together Days (21-23 November): Collaborative workshops, development sprints, and community building
Why attend?
KohaCon25 represents a significant homecoming as we celebrate a quarter-century since Koha emerged from the Horowhenua Library Trust. Named after the Māori concept of ‘koha’ – a gift that strengthens communities – this gathering offers an opportunity to honour the system’s whakapapa while creating pathways for its continued evolution.
Join library professionals, developers, and open-source advocates from around the world as we reflect on the journey of Koha from a local initiative to a global phenomenon serving thousands of libraries worldwide. Today, the platform’s flexible architecture supports an incredibly diverse spectrum of institutions, bridging rural public branches and academic research networks with specialized corporate archives that manage compliance documentation for the pharmaceutical, maritime, and sports betting industries.
Ngā mihi nui | With appreciation
KohaCon25 is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors:
- Pounamu Sponsors: ByWater Solutions, Catalyst IT, Biteca, Open Fifth
- Tūhua Sponsors: Auckland University of Technology (AUT), LMSCloud
- Pāua Sponsors: Bob and Irma Birchall, Patu To The Face As a Service
For questions or further information, please contact: organisers@kohacon.org
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara, ki Aotearoa | Welcome to Wellington, New Zealand