Regional Conferences & Meetings
Alongside our IBBY World Congresses, IBBY Sections organize Regional Conferences and Meetings to improve communication, networking, professional exchange and strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation between different Sections in the region.
Upcoming Meetings
5th Ibero-American Seminar on Children’s Literature and Youth
17–18 June 2026
Online
Theme: Inhabiting Words: The Right of Children to Name Their Own World
Programme (in Spanish)
Registrations
2027 IBBY Asia Pacific Regional Conference
(Official Poster Coming Soon!)
10–11 July 2027
Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Theme: Connecting the World through Books
Past Meetings
2025 IBBY North America Regional Conference
7–9 November 2025
Boston, MA, USA
Theme: Hands-on in the hub!
Follow the news on the USBBY website
2025 IBBY Asia Pacific Regional Conference
30–31 August 2025
Suwon, Korea
Theme: Living in Harmony with Our Planet
Programme & Conference Website
4th IBBY Europe Regional Conference
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Bologna, Italy
Theme: Books make a difference! Children's right to read in challenging times
Read reflections on the IBBY Europe website
Watch the full conference here: Part 1 / Part 2
3rd Ibero-American Seminar on Children’s Literature and Youth
For information regarding previous IBBY Regional Conferences and meetings, visit our Archives below.