The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham’s newest conference center, has been chosen as the venue for the British and Irish Association of Law Librarians’ (BIALL) annual conference in 2025. This event is a significant milestone for both the Eastside Rooms and BIALL, the leading professional organization in the UK and Ireland for individuals working in legal information. BIALL’s membership spans various sectors, including academia, law firms, government, and professional bodies, all unified in promoting the value of law librarians and the legal information profession.
The BIALL annual conference is the highlight of the organization’s calendar, bringing together members for three days of professional development, networking, and knowledge-sharing. The 2025 conference at the Eastside Rooms is expected to attract around 180 delegates and will feature a diverse program, including keynote speeches from prominent association members, plenary sessions, panel discussions, parallel sessions, and lightning talks. Attendees will also have opportunities to participate in training and development sessions, explore a trade exhibition showcasing the latest industry developments, and engage in evening social events.
Leanne Bladen, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Eastside Rooms, expressed her excitement about hosting the event, highlighting the venue’s central location in Birmingham, its state-of-the-art facilities, and the presence of an on-site hotel, all of which contribute to an exceptional environment for collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The conference program will be shaped by the results of BIALL’s 2024 conference survey, with topics likely to cover a range of important issues, such as legal and company research, leadership within the legal information profession, the impact of AI and legal tech, and practical sessions on diversity, inclusion, and career progression.
In addition to the educational and networking opportunities, the conference will serve as a gathering point for directors, senior and deputy managers, librarians, and various other professionals from sectors including academia, government, law firms, and publishing. Sovereign Conference, Exhibitions & Travel Incentives will provide professional conference organizer (PCO) services to ensure the event runs smoothly.
Overall, the BIALL 2025 Conference at the Eastside Rooms promises to be a landmark event for the legal information profession, offering a valuable platform for learning, networking, and discussing the future of the industry.
