BC Libraries IT Conference • our 10th year
Where library tech people connect.
LIT 2027 • April 20, 2027 • Vancouver Public Library
LIT 2027 tickets go on sale soon
Tuesday, April 20, 2027 • Vancouver Public Library • Our 10th year. Seats are limited, so be first in line.
About LIT
One day. One room. Every library IT team in BC. LIT is where the people who keep library technology running come together to tackle security, infrastructure, AI and everything in between, share what’s working, and leave with ideas they can use on Monday morning. Organized by library IT staff, for library IT staff.
1
Day of learning
7
Speakers in 2026
110+
Attendees in 2026
13
Sponsors in 2026
Speakers
LIT 2027 speakers will be announced soon. Here are some of the voices who joined us in 2026.
Earl Maynard
Canadian Centre for Cyber Security
Roberto Salgado
Websec
Ben Hyman
Vancouver Public Library
What to expect on the day
Expert keynotes, quick-fire talks and plenty of time to compare notes with peers. Here’s a taste of how LIT 2026 ran.
9:00 AM • Welcome & overview
Kick-off, introductions and a mingle activity to meet library IT colleagues from across BC.
9:30 AM • Canada’s Cyber Threat Landscape
Earl Maynard (Canadian Centre for Cyber Security) translates the National Cyber Threat Assessment into practical steps for libraries.
10:45 AM • AI is a Double-Edged Sword
Roberto Salgado of Websec on how AI is changing both attacks and defences, and what that means for library IT.
12:00 PM • Lunch & networking
Lunch, networking, hobnob sessions and the first door prize draw.
1:20 PM • Nurture
Ben Hyman, Chief Librarian & CEO of Vancouver Public Library, on nurturing people, services and technology.
2:20 PM • Table topics & door prizes
Small-group table topics on the issues that matter most to library IT teams, followed by closing remarks and door prizes.
Moments from LIT 2026
Photos from LIT 2026 are coming soon.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
LIT has no vendor booths: our sponsors are part of the conversation all day long. Thank you to the partners who made LIT 2026 possible.
Venue: Vancouver Public Library
350 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1
Tickets & sponsorship
Tickets for our 10th-anniversary conference go on sale soon. Last year a full day of talks, networking, lunch and refreshments was just $75. Sponsors: 2027 packages are open now.
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