EBSCO Open Day, Manchester 2026

Join us in Manchester for the EBSCO Open Day, a day of engaging presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and valuable networking. The event will feature a keynote address, sessions on emerging trends, and panel discussions with industry leaders. Discover innovative solutions and connect with peers during exhibition breaks and lunch. The day will wrap up with sessions focused on enhancing services, developing impactful strategies, and promoting long-term sustainability, followed by closing remarks and refreshments.

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Malmaison Manchester Picadilly

1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 3AQ, Manchester, United Kingdom

4 กุมภาพันธ์ 2026

9.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.

Agenda

  • 9.00 - 9.30 | Registration
  • 9.30 – 9.40 | Welcome Address
    Claire Honeybourne | Director of Sales | EBSCO
  • 9.40 – 10.00 | Keynote Presentation: Navigating Library Trends
    Josh Sendall | Acting University Librarian & Keeper of the Brotherton Collection | University of Leeds Libraries
  • 10.00 – 10.30 | Open Metadata
    Richard Burkitt | Director of Innovation | EBSCO
  • 10.30 – 11.10 | Panel Discussion: Library Leaders - Navigating Change
    Moderator: Claire Honeybourne | Director of Sales | EBSCO
    Panelists:
    - Rachel Beckett | Manchester Metropolitan University
    - Andrew Barker | Lancaster University
    - Steve Glover | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
  • 11.10 – 11.30 | Break & Networking
  • 11.30 – 12.00 | SaaS Update - EDS, FOLIO & eReserve Plus
    Richard Burkitt | Director of Innovation | EBSCO
  • 12.00 - 12.20 | Empowering Library Staff and Users: Training Strategies for Discovery Success
    Seoud Bemath | Senior Training Specialist | EBSCO
  • 12.20 - 12.50 | AI at EBSCO and DynaAI
    Rebecca Arnott | Library Services Engineer | EBSCO
    Rita Alves | Implementation & Customer Success Manager | EBSCO
  • 12.50 - 1.50 | Lunch & Networking
  • 1.50 - 2.20 | Empowering UK Libraries with Mosaic – The Future of eBook Ordering
    Richard Smart | Sales Manager | EBSCO
  • 2.20 - 2.35 | Building Inclusive & Impactful Content Collections
    Phil Sykes | Regional Sales Manager | EBSCO
  • 2.35 - 3.10 | Panel Discussion: Acquisitions and Collection Management
    Moderator: Steve Giannoni | Director of Sales | EBSCO
    Panelists:
    - Maggie Sarjantson | University of Hull
    - Helen Monagle | University of Manchester
    Chloe Beswick | York St John University
  • 3.10 - 3.20 | Closing Remarks
    Claire Honeybourne | Director of Sales | EBSCO

Register for EBSCO Open Day, Manchester 2026