Share your knowledge and define the next steps for Research Data Management community!
The EUDAT Conference 2026 is heading to Prague from 25-27 November, 2026. As the flagshp event for EUDAT Conference, this event gathers researchers, data managers, service providers to discuss the latest advancements and best practices in open science, as well as the wider research data management community.
We are delighted to officially launch our open call for contributions! This is your opportunity to showcase the work of your institution, propose and lead key discussions or present innovative solutions to a pan-European audience.
Timeline for submissions
- Submission Deadline:
31 July 2026, 18:00 CEST (First intake)6 September 2026, 18:00 CEST (Second Intake)- Update: The conference will continue to accept submissions after the closure of the open calls, but will be subject to decision within 2 weeks on a case-by-case basis. The mandatory requirement for onsite presence remains.
- Acceptance Notification:
6 September 2026 (For First Intake Submissions)6 October 2026 (For Second Intake Submissions)- For submissions from 7 October onwards: Notification of decision within two weeks of submission.
There are three open calls currently active :
Open call for papers
The EUDAT Conference 2026 Conference Proceedings are intended for publication with Springer, with the publication process currently being finalized. Authors are invited to submit their work for peer review and possible inclusion in the proceedings. The process consists of two stages:
- First stage: Conference submission: Submit your proposed contribution through this form. If accepted, the contribution will be included in the EUDAT Conference 2026 programme and presented at the conference.
- Second stage: Full paper and peer review: Authors of accepted contributions will be invited to submit a full manuscript for peer review. Papers successfully completing the peer-review process will be included in the Conference Proceedings.
Invited speakers and presenters are also strongly encouraged to submit a full paper for consideration in the proceedings. These papers will follow the same peer-review process.
Open calls for workshops, presentations and community-driven sessions
- Includes interactive sessions, presentations or workshop proposals that connect closely to this years' topics, including : EOSC Federation, data spaces, AI compliance, AI-enhanced data management, RDM solutions, integration of EUDAT services, trust, security & sensitive data in RDM and many more.
Submit your workshop/presentation/session proposal
Open calls for poster exhibitions & demos
- A selected number of slots are available for live demos allowing the successful applicants to showcase their software, platforms, or service to the audience in real-time.
- The conference will also feature a dedicated poster and booth exhibition, providing high visibility of applicants' institutions and solutions, and allowing for ample networking opportunities with innovators in the field.
- Submissions should centre and address any of the selected topics listed in the submission form: EOSC Federation, data spaces, AI compliance, AI-enhanced data management, RDM solutions, integration of EUDAT services, trust, security & sensitive data in RDM and many more.