Home

The 2026 Kraemer Copyright Conference will explore the transformative power of disruption in shaping the future of libraries, copyright, and access to knowledge. Disruption—whether sparked by technology, legal challenges, or shifting cultural expectations—presents both profound risks and extraordinary opportunities. This year’s conference invites participants to consider how libraries and copyright professionals can navigate and harness disruption as a catalyst for innovation, resilience, and advocacy. Together, we will examine how disruptive forces are reshaping copyright policy, redefining publishing and licensing models, and challenging traditional assumptions about information access. By embracing disruption, libraries and library workers can reimagine their roles as agents of change, leading the way toward forward-looking systems of knowledge sharing.