Registration is now open for the 20th edition of the International Digital Curation Conferenceth20th edition of the International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC26) organised by the Digital Curation Centre, taking place in Zagreb, Croatia between 16-18 February 2026. The theme of IDCC26 is AI, austerity, and authoritarianism: contemporary challenges in digital curation.
Registration Details
Delegates can now register (via Eventbrite) for the IDCC26 main conference and social events. Limited amount of Early Bird Conference Tickets are available until 31 October 2025, or until tickets are sold out. This year's conference will be in-person only.
Participation for the workshops held on February 16 2026, need to be booked separately. More information on workshop programme and registration will be announced at the end of November.
| Conference Ticket | Fee | Available until (or until sold out) |
| Early bird | £500 | 31 October 2025 |
| Regular | £600 | 1 February 2026 |
| One Day (Tue) | £300 | 1 February 2026 |
| One Day (Wed) | £300 | 1 February 2026 |
| Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) * | £50 | 1 February 2026 |
| Student * | £150 | 1 February 2026 |
| *Proof of eligibility required | ||
Available Discounts
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DCC Associates: £50 discount available on any two-day Conference Ticket. Associates will receive a discount code and booking link via email. Not yet a member? Join for free via our website.
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Local Residents: £100 discount available on any two-day Conference Ticket for Croatian residents. Email idcc@dcc.ac.uk with proof of residence to confirm eligibility.
Venue
IDCC26 will take place in the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel.
For more details on the venue and information on accommodation rates, please visit the Venues and Accommodation webpage.
Conference Details
The main conference days are 16-18 February
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On Monday 16 February our conference will kick start with an engaging series of in-person workshops organised by members of our community.
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Tuesday 17 February and Wednesday 18 February will be the main conference days filled with captivating keynote presentations, scholarly paper discussions, lightning talks, and an impressive poster exhibition.
Social Events
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Drinks Reception: 18:00 – 21:00 CET 16 February 2026: To confirm attendance, add the complimentary Drinks Reception ticket during registration. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Conference Dinner: 18:30 to 21:30 CET 17 February 2026: Enjoy a Brewery Tour, buffet dinner and drinks at the Garden Brewery & Taproom.
Please visit the registration webpage for full details on ticket information, discounts, and social events.
If you have any questions about IDCC, please contact idcc@dcc.ac.uk.