We are delighted to invite DPC Members and members of the digital preservation community to attend our DPC Members Forum and Networking Event in The Hague, The Netherlands!
This event - formerly known as our DPC Members "Unconference" - will take place face-to-face* over two days as part of a worldwide program of Member networking activities. The first day is exclusively for DPC Members and features an exciting program of fast-paced member-led talks and discussions. Members will have the opportunity to take the floor, exchange ideas, showcase work, discuss key themes, and network with fellow Coalition members.
Day two offers a morning program, welcoming both DPC Members and the wider digital preservation community. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with the DPC, meet Coalition members, and discuss digital preservation challenges with peers in a collaborative environment. From 9:15 to 13:00, participants will engage in insightful presentations, hands-on workshops with DPC staff and networking opportunities.
*Given the nature of the activities, we do not plan to offer online attendance at this event but aim to provide written highlights.
Who is the event for?
This DPC Members Forum is designed to privilege operational staff working directly on digital preservation. We are particularly keen to hear from:
Junior staff recently appointed and looking for opportunities to build their professional networks;
New entrants to digital preservation seeking to apply professional know-how to this new field;
Experienced practitioners who have clear insights into the challenges of digital preservation in their own institutions.
Senior staff, researchers and students are also welcome, though it is practical knowledge exchange that will be most prominent.
Delaney Sweep from the University of Calgary attended the DPC Forum and Networking Event for the Americas. She says:"In speaking to both members and non-members over the course of the two days, I felt a growing sense of community within the Americas region. Everyone who attended was open in sharing their personal experiences with digital preservation and extremely supportive when providing advice during discussion periods. Working in digital preservation can sometimes feel isolating, especially if you are in a small (or single person) department. The candor and friendliness of those in attendance, both in-person and online, made this members forum and networking event truly remarkable." |
Day 1
Wednesday 4 June, 09:30 – 16:30 CET
DPC Members only
Timings (local) |
Activity |
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09:30 – 10:00 |
Registration open, refreshments served |
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10:00 – 10:30 |
Welcome from our host |
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10:30 – 10:50 |
Introduction to the Forum |
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10:50 - 11:00 | Move into groups |
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11:00 – 11:45 |
Plenary room Data Lifeboat and Archiving Social Media |
Room 2 Exploring storage solutions for small(er) institutions |
11:45 – 11:55 |
Break & change groups |
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11:55 – 12:40 |
Plenary room Five Years of Digital Archiving in Flanders: Reflections and Next Steps |
Room 2 Community Archives |
12:40 – 13:00 |
Regroup and reflect |
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13:00 – 14:00 |
Break for Lunch |
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14:00 – 14:15 |
Plenary session Discussion with DPC team |
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14:15 – 14:20 |
Move into groups |
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14:20 – 15:00 |
Plenary room Open archiving of open access scholarly content |
Room 2 Give me one good reason: failing forward by looking back |
15:00 – 15:10 |
Break & change groups |
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15:10 – 15:55 |
Plenary room Archiving Intranets |
Room 2 Static websites and low-tech solutions |
15:55 – 16:00 |
Regroup in Plenary room |
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16:00 – 16:30 | Feedback, wrap-up and close | |
16:30 – 17:30 | Professional Visit to the KB, National Library of the Netherlands | |
19:00+ | Option to attend a social dinner and continue networking (all welcome) |
*Program subject to change
Day 2*
Thursday 5 June, 09:15 – 13:00 CET
Open to all
Timings (local) |
Activity |
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09:15 – 09:45 |
Registration open, refreshments served |
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09:45 – 10:00 |
A welcome from the DPC |
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10:00 – 10:45 |
Protecting Tomorrow’s Legacy: Cyber Security and Digital Preservation Leading experts will examine the role of cyber security in digital preservation during this interactive panel discussion. The session will explore current challenges and opportunities shaping the field. |
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10:45 – 11:00 |
Break & move into groups |
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11:00 – 12:30 |
Continuous Improvement Workshop: DPC Rapid Assessment Model (RAM) OR Continuous Improvement Workshop: the Competency Audit Toolkit (CAT) |
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12:30 – 13:00 |
Reflections |
*Program subject to change
This event is open to DPC Members and non-members alike, with programming designed to optimise opportunities for networking and information exchange. DPC Members receive priority registration and can register according to their membership level: Full Members may register up to 3 delegates, while Associate Members may register 1 delegate for both days of this event. Non-members may register 1 delegate per organization for day 2 of the event. Additional places may become available depending on capacity. Registration closes on Wednesday, 28 May.
If you have any queries about this event, please contact angela.puggioni@dpconline.org
DPC Members log-in to register for Days 1 and 2 (MEMBERS ONLY)
Register to attend Day 2 (NON MEMBERS)
The DPC Community is guided by the values set out in our Strategic Plan and aims to be respectful, welcoming, inclusive and transparent. We encourage diversity in all its forms and are committed to being accessible to everyone who wishes to engage with the topic of digital preservation, whilst remaining technology and vendor neutral. We ask all those who are part of this community to be positive, accepting, and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others in alignment with our DPC Inclusion & Diversity Policy.
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