Institute of Information Science (IZUM) in Maribor continues with the organisation of the traditional international COBISS conferences. This year's conference, COBISS 2016, will take place between the 22nd and 23rd of November at the new premises in Maribor and will cover many interesting topics. We are looking forward to welcoming competent speakers and we truly believe that the contents will provide a range of compelling challenges.

Following the example of previous conferences, the current topics will be dealt with on the first day, whereas the second day is intended for more specific contentual and technological topics. During the conference, there will be many opportunities to get to know each other, strengthen both professional and personal connections and exchange experiences. The traditional evening event will also not be left forgotten.

We will be informing you about all the details regarding the conference programme via our website. There is no registration fee, but registration will be required. We kindly ask you to mark the dates 22–23 November 2016 in your calendars and are hereby inviting you to contribute to the success of the COBISS 2016 conference along with us.

Davor Šoštarič,
acting director