Forum on Future of World Academic Libraries (WAL) represents a significant opportunity to address the evolving needs of academic libraries in the context of innovation and to explore efficient models for knowledge innovation services. China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) has joined hands with esteemed partners, including the International Association of University Libraries (IATUL), Tsinghua University Library, and the University of Hong Kong Libraries, to successfully host WAL events from 2020 to 2023.

The previous WAL sessions convened more than 80 experts and scholars coming from 28 countries and regions, spanning China, the U.S., Germany, the U.K., Spain, Hungary, Russia, Australia, UAE, South Africa, Singapore, Japan, etc. Distinguished librarians from renowned global universities actively participated in these forums, showcasing cutting-edge research and practices that have offered invaluable insights for the progressive development of academic libraries worldwide. The forum also witnessed the enthusiastic participation of a worldwide audience, with tens of thousands of viewers participating online, thereby exerting a substantial and positive influence on the industry.