DILC 2024 Conference Program Day 1

H.E. Mohammed Ahmed AlMurr is the Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Foundation, Dubai, UAE.

Experienced R&D leader with expertise in software development, digital strategies, and technology innovation. Interested in building new products and services, working with global teams, and engaging with external stakeholders. Seeking a challenging and impactful role in a forward-thinking organization.

Experienced R&D leader with expertise in software development, digital strategies, and technology innovation. Interested in building new products and services, working with global teams, and engaging with external stakeholders. Seeking a challenging and impactful role in a forward-thinking organization.

Louis Coiffait-Gunn is the CEO of CILIP. Louis’ 20-year career has been guided by his interest in evidence-informed policy, especially in education, R&D, AI, copyright and intellectual policy. His most recent role as the Director of Policy and Public Affairs at the Publishers Association involved direct engagement with governments, politicians and sector organisations to advocate for diverse members’ interests, including on issues such as literacy, school libraries, and public libraries. Louis has experience in a range of settings including government bodies, think tanks, professional associations, universities, and the media.

Liisa Savolainen has two decades of experience at the National Library of Finland, where she currently serves as the Deputy Director. Her experience at the National Library includes leadership roles such as Head of Research Library and Head of Services. In her current role as a senior management member, she is responsible of organizational development, strategic planning, and financial management. Liisa Savolainen is actively involved in the international library community, serving as the Chair of the IFLA National Libraries’ Standing Committee and holding the position of President at Bibliotheca Baltica, a collaborative organization of libraries in the Baltic Sea Region.

Dr. Ahmed Zayed is the Director of Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt.

Dr. Colin B. Bailey has served as the Director of the Morgan Library & Museum, New York since 2015. A scholar of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century French art, he is a specialist of Pierre-Auguste Renoir and has been responsible for many publications and exhibitions. He was made an Officier de l’Ordre des arts et des lettres in 2010. Among the many initiatives Bailey has spearheaded at the Morgan are the exterior restoration of J.Pierpont Morgan’s Library and the inauguration of the Belle da Costa Greene Curatorial Fellowships in the curatorial and special collections fields for promising scholars from historically underrepresented communities.

Helen Shenton is Librarian & College Archivist at Trinity College Dublin, where she leads the strategic development of the historic and digital libraries. Helen moved to Ireland in 2014 from America, where she was Executive Director of Harvard Library, at the heart of bringing together the services of seventy-three libraries. Prior to Harvard, Helen worked at the British Library where she led the care of the UK’s national documentary heritage and national printed archive. That followed positions in the Victoria and Albert Museum, where she was deeply involved with the conservation, care, and display of the world-renowned decorative arts collections.

H.E. Mohammed Ahmed AlMurr is the Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Foundation, Dubai, UAE.

Mr. David Mandel is Director, Center for Exhibits and Interpretation at Library of Congress.

As a seasoned strategist with 23 years of rich and diverse experience, Maryam Al Falahi has honed her expertise in crafting and executing strategies that drive performance and foster organizational growth. Her journey has equipped her with a profound understanding of strategy execution, social sector development, talent management, career development, and succession planning. She is passionate about developing people, nurturing leadership, and promoting a collaborative culture that propels organizations toward their strategic goals.

A Palestinian poet, graphic designer, film director, and founder of Mediterranean Publications.