Registration

Registration to CAIS 2025 is now closed. Register via Eventbrite here by Friday, May 16th!

Accessibility being one of the core values of CAIS and of the LIS field, virtual participation in the conference will remain free and we are proud to offer reduced registration fees thanks to the help of our generous sponsors.

• In-person regular (non CAIS members): $140 $100
• In-person regular (CAIS members): $100 $60
• In-person student (non CAIS members): $60 $20
• In-person student (CAIS member): $40 $0
• Virtual: $0

With the support of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences EDID Initiatives Fund, CAIS is pleased to offer a number of registration scholarships to BIPOC attendees. Please fill out this application form if you wish to apply for a bursary. Please note that because virtual registration is free, bursaries will be given to in-person attendees only (accepted speakers will be prioritized). Bursaries will be awarded on a rolling basis until the fund has been dispersed. The form will remain open from March 15th-April 30th, 2025, or until all bursaries are allotted.

Submissions to the BIPOC bursary are now closed.

CAIS/ACSI Student Research Forum 2025

Date and time: Wednesday, May 28th, 12:45pm-2:15pm ADT (In-person with an online option available if needed).

Goal: As graduate students in Library and Information Science (LIS), we are not just participants in the present—we are the future of the field. This year’s CAIS theme, Back to the Future, invites us to reflect on how past knowledge and traditions shape the evolution of our discipline. In this spirit, the Student Forum provides a space for emerging scholars to discuss their research, exchange ideas, and connect with peers as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of being graduate students in LIS. This session is designed to foster meaningful conversations, constructive feedback, and a sense of community among Master’s and PhD students. By sharing our experiences and research trajectories, we build the foundations for the future of LIS—together.

Structure: Please be prepared to present informally on an aspect of your research for 5-10 minutes, followed by discussion. The exact time available for each presentation may vary depending on the number of participants. More details will be provided upon acceptance. Please note that slides are not required—the focus is on informal discussion and exchange.

Participation: Submissions to the Student Research Forum are now closed.