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IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2017 19—25 August 2017 | Wrocław, Poland
Congress Information
Congress Venue
Centennial Hall (Jahrhunderthalle), is generally
considered to be one of the most significant
works of 20th century architecture. Designed
by an eminent architect Max Berg, it was
constructed in 1913 on the occasion of the
international exhibition organized on the 100th
anniversary of the manifesto „To My People“
issued by Prussian King Frederick - Wilhelm III
that called for a broad, common struggle
against Napoleon. Nowadays, it is a venue where
conferences, congresses, concerts, great operatic
performances, trade-fairs and prestigious sporting
events are held.
The Centennial Hall was added to the UNESCO
World Heritage List in 2006. This crucial,
internationally important architectural project
was valued for improving and evolving the use of
ferroconcrete in architecture. When completed,
the Centennial Hall was the biggest European
structure of this form and one of the turning
points in reinforcing building structure with steel.
Undoubtedly it is one of the most important
works in 20th century architecture.
The Centennial Hall complex consists of the
historical Pergola, the lush Japanese Garden,
Poland’s largest multimedia fountain and the
Discovery Center of Centennial Hall. When
making a visit to the Centennial Hall it is
also recommended to take a walk through
the picturesque landscape of the Szczytnicki
Park. The Hall can bring a range of distinctive
and exceptional emotions. As an historic
monument and taciturn witness of the past the
Hall welcomes novelty, youth and technology.
Become a witness of exceptional events at this
magnificent historical structure.
Core Congress Dates
19-25 August 2017
The Opening Ceremony and the Exhibition
Reception will take place at the Centennial Hall
on Sunday, 20 August 2017.
Exhibition
IFLA will also hold a trade exhibition at the
Centennial Hall in conjunction with the World
Library and Information Congress. Attendees are
invited to visit the exhibition which will be open
from the afternoon of Sunday, 20 August 2017
until Wednesday, 23 August 2017. Final opening
hourswill be included in theCongressProgramme.
Sponsorship
IFLA offers a range of commercial sponsorship
opportunities for IFLA WLIC 2017. These
can be booked online via the Exhibition and
Sponsorship Ordering System (ESOS®). For
further information regarding sponsorship and
exhibition opportunities, please contact the
Congress Secretariat:
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