Event

Access Lab UK & EMEA 2026

Join us at Access Lab, OpenAthens’ annual conference! Designed for librarians, publishers, and IT professionals in the UK & EMEA, Access Lab dives into the future of access to knowledge.

One dayOpenAthens customers & Jisc members are entitled to two free tickets
  • 25 February 2026

    Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester UK
    09:00 – 18:00

About

Celebrating a decade of Access Lab!
To mark the 10-year anniversary of our international conference, we’re hosting a series of Access Lab events throughout the year. Join us in person on 25 February 2026 in Manchester, UK for our UK & EMEA event. Expect a full day of insight and collaboration as we explore key challenges and emerging trends in the information industry. From inspiring keynotes and practical case studies to dynamic panel discussions and networking opportunities - this is an event you won’t want to miss. Register now to secure your place and keep an eye out for programme updates: Regional, online events for Access Lab 2026 will take place later in the year for Asia Pacific and the Americas.

Who should attend

Access Lab will be of interest to librarians, learners, researchers, publishers and to providers of digital content and services.

Job titles might include librarian/information manager, product manager, IT manager, researcher, and individuals with an interest in access to knowledge.

Contact

For further information, please contact events@openathens.net