For the first time since 2000 the three major organisations for children's and schools' librarians are joining together in the year of the Olympics to hold another fantastic, inspiring, empowering conference for all those interested in young people, their reading and their education.

The overarching theme that has been discussed is the child in society, and has led to the streams of the workshops headed Libraries, Learning, Reading and Access & Opportunity.

• Full programme outline
• Workshop Options (Saturday)
• Breakfast Sessions
• Presentations

You can also view details of our fantastic venue and the fees that have been set for the conference.

Check out all our fabulous sponsors...

Have a look at all the generous sponsors who are contributing sessions, delegate benefits and author sessions to our conference here.

Information for delegates

Directions to Beaumont House and the site plan are available here

Twitter Hashtag

If you would like to tweet about Lighting the Future before/during/after the course, we suggest using the Twitter hashtag #LTF12

Bookings are now closed

Please note that bookings are now closed for Lighting the Future.  Please ring the SLA Office on 01793 530166 or email contact@lightingthefuture.org.uk if you would like to be added to a waiting list for any cancellations or late availability at the venue.

Admin Contact

Please note that we have email and broadband delays as a result of our office move - if you are querying invoicing dates please telephone in the first instance.