DPC: iPRES 2026 Great Digital Preservation Bake Off
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-25 | CPH Conference, CPH Conference, DGI Byen,, Copenhagen, 65, 1704, Tietgensgade, Denmark
Calling all technical whisk-takers; the iPRES 2026 Ad Hoc Programme is now open!
There are several categories available in the AdHoc programme, including The Great Digital Preservation Bake Off, which returns to iPRES 2026 (September 21-25 in Copenhagen). Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a first-timer, we want to see your tools in action.
This year, we are recruiting for two tracks: the Signature Home Bake and the Showstopper Pro Bake. The submission deadline is June 8th, 2026. Submit via: https://forms.gle/K2WiG81RWB5E75hi9.
Participants will demonstrate how their tools address real-world challenges in digital preservation. Both seasoned and emerging tool developers have the opportunity to serve up and demonstrate the value and effectiveness of their digital preservation tools in a short, timed presentation. Please note that there is no actual baking at the Bake Off.
Submit your Bake Off proposal via the online form by 8 June 2026, End of Day, Anywhere on Earth.
Open Kitchen Hours – Come Ask Us Anything!
Not sure which track is right for you? Curious about the Pantry? Just want to know what on earth a Showstopper Pro Bake actually involves? Join us for Open Kitchen Hours on May 22nd. This is an informal, drop-in Zoom session where the organising committee will be on hand to answer your questions.
We’re running two sessions to accommodate different time zones:

For ACST/NZ timezones: Register here
For US/EU timezones: Register here

No need to prepare anything – just bring your questions (and maybe a snack).
NB: Presenters must be registered for iPRES 2026

Fellowship of the Data – International RDM Community Meeting 2026
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-22 | University of Vienna, Hauptgebäude, Universitätsring 1, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Overview
The Fellowship of the Data — International RDM Community Meeting 2026 will take place on September 21 and 22 at the University of Vienna. Two Meetings have taken place in Germany already (2023 and 2025) with each ca. 80 participants from diverse backgrounds. Now, we continue the series: Let’s get together in Vienna and cultivate our supportive environment dedicated to the advancement of RDM!
Continuing the spirit of 2025: “The Fellowship of the Data is fueled by enthusiasm for Research Data Management (RDM) and networking. Founded by RDM trainers and data stewards, we want to offer an open space for everyone with aligned interests that fosters our community bonds and allows us to find peers from many different contexts and scientific disciplines. We believe in the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing. By exchanging resources, learning from each other’s experiences, and forging synergistic teams, we can learn how to better support researchers and stakeholders alike”.
The goal of our third RDM Community Meeting is to boost the fellowship of like-minded professionals who assist researchers across various fields in their RDM efforts, whether through training or other means. Keynotes and times for focused exchange were selected carefully to provide us with a program full of relevant and engaging content.
We are excited to learn from our international keynote speakers and to take home practical insights to improve our portfolio!
Agenda Summary
We offer opportunities for exchange on and exploration of topics around RDM support along with poster sessions as well as keynotes and a panel discussion chosen to instigate further reflection and networking.

Day 0: Pre-Event Socializing
Day 1: Lobbying, Negotiation, and Shared RDM Services + Posters
Day 2: Burnout Prevention, 3 parallel Workshops, Panel

Every Day: Fun!
Target Audience
Everyone who is (interested in) supporting and promoting Research Data Management!

We invite everyone who is involved with RDM training, supporting researchers in their RDM, has a position called Data Steward, Data Manager, Data Curator, RDM Professional, RDM Officer, or all the other titles the community encompasses.
Everyone who is interested in the job(s) of this field and our agenda is also very welcome.

All disciplines welcome!

Our programme is tiered towards everyone who supports / promotes RDM for scientists and researchers from all disciplines.

International

We aim to foster exchange across borders. We explicitly invite attendance and contributions from community members outside of Austria and Germany.

Registration & Conference Fee
Registration is open until August 31st! To help cover catering costs for the conference, we kindly request a participation fee of 120 EUR from all attendees. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Call for Posters
We invite poster contributions until June 15th! Submit here: https://datafellows.univie.ac.at/programme/call-for-posters#c7744

International Digital Curation Conference: IDCC27
2027-02-09 - 2027-02-12 | Lisbon, Portugal
Overview
The International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) is an established annual event with a unique place in the digital curation community, reaching out to individuals, organisations and institutions across all disciplines and domains involved in curating data and providing an opportunity to get together with like-minded data practitioners to discuss policy and practice.
The 21st edition of the International Digital Curation Conference(IDCC27) will take place in Lisbon, Portugal from 9 – 12 February 2027. The main theme of the conference is ”FAIR DO’s: Centring People in the Stewardship and Curation of Digital Objects.” The FAIR principles emphasise machine actionability, but the increasing integration of artificial intelligence systems into data infrastructure carries the risk of marginalising people in the planning, management, and practice of digital curation. The theme of this year’s conference acknowledges the crucial role of people in making digital objects FAIR.
Submissions are now open for papers, lightning talks, posters, demos and workshops. Full information is available on the conference website!
Who should attend?
All those involved in the curation and stewardship of data and related roles.
About DCC
The International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) is an established annual event with a unique place in the digital curation community, reaching out to individuals, organisations and institutions across all disciplines and domains involved in curating data and providing an opportunity to get together with like-minded data practitioners to discuss policy and practice.
