TNC26
2026-06-08 - 2026-06-12 | Helsinki
The largest and most prestigious research and education networking conference, TNC attracts a truly diverse audience of over 800 participants from more than 70 countries, representing national and regional research and education networks, schools and universities, technology providers, and many of the world’s most exciting scientific projects. By bringing together decision-makers, networking and security specialists, identity and access management experts, researchers, academics and students, TNC offers a unique collaborative experience.
For more information about previous TNC editions, check out tnc.geant.org.
If you are attending TNC for the first time, don’t miss the TNC101 – TNC for Newcomers session on Tuesday morning.

Open Science Festival
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-12 | Heerlen & Maastricht
On 11–12 June 2026, the Open Science Community Maastricht and Open Science Community Parkstad will jointly organize an Open Science Festival in Heerlen (11th) and Maastricht (12th) with the theme: Interdisciplinarity.
Expect inspiring workshops, engaging keynotes, and plenty of opportunities to connect with people from within and beyond the open science community.
📅 Save the dates in your agenda — more information will follow!
For questions please contact osc-maastricht@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Summer School for Data Stewards 2026
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-18 | Jeseníky Mountains
The Summer School for Data Stewards is a three-day intensive programme focused on developing skills in research data management in line with FAIR principles.
The programme will guide participants through the full data workflow – from organisation and documentation to practical use. It will focus on creating and managing data management plans using the Data Stewardship Wizard, illustrated with practical examples from the national research data infrastructure. We will also show when and how Jupyter Notebooks can help streamline data work, supporting both analysis and documentation.
The programme will include discussion sessions, providing space for participants to share practical experiences. Attention will also be given to communication skills, which are essential for data stewards in everyday collaboration. The programme will be enriched by an international guest, Matthias Täschner from Leipzig University, whose work and approach we introduced in a recent interview.
The Summer School is intended for both project and institutional data stewards. On the second morning, the programme will be divided into two parallel tracks according to focus areas, allowing participants to choose the option that best suits their interests.
The language of instruction will be adapted to the composition of participants.
All participants will receive a certificate of completion.
The workshop recordings from the Summer School and the presentations will be available. The event will not be streamed (it will not be possible to attend online).
The Summer School has a capacity of 35 participants. If you are considering registering multiple participants from the same institution, please take this into account.
Organisational Information:

Meals and accommodation will be provided for registered participants. Any accommodation required on the day before the programme is the responsibility of the participant.
Travel expenses must be covered individually by participants.
The event is funded by the IPS EOSC-CZ project.

Registration

EOSC Cafe
2026-06-30 12:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Teinfaltstraße 8, A-1010 Vienna, Teinfaltstraße 8, Vienna, 1010
We are pleased to invite you to our next EOSC Café, which will take place on Tuesday, 30 June, from 12:00 to 14:00.
This session will be held in person at the premises of the BMFWF. We would be delighted to welcome many of you there and to take the opportunity to exchange news, ideas, and perspectives face to face.
The agenda will focus primarily on relevant updates from the Steering Board, the current status quo, and reflections on future perspectives.

We look forward to seeing you there.

LIBER 2026
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-03 | Trondheim
The conference brings library directors and their staff together for three days of networking and collaboration. Delegates mainly come from Europe but people from around the world are welcome, and we regularly welcome guests from countries including Australia, Canada and the United States.
The goal of the conference is to identify the most pressing needs for research libraries, and to share information and ideas for addressing those needs.

12th SCAR Open Science Conference
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-18 | Oslo
The SCAR Open Science Conferences offer scientists from various disciplines and countries the opportunity to present their work, network and participate more actively in SCAR’s scientific activities. SCAR and the Norwegian Polar Institute are pleased to invite you to the 12th SCAR Open Science Conference, in Oslo, Norway, from 8–18 August 2026. The SCAR Open Science Conference 2026 comprises a diverse program featuring plenary lectures, mini-symposia, parallel sessions, panel discussions, posters, and various social and excursion opportunities in Oslo, Norway, and its surroundings.

Open Science Days
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-08 | Lausanne
For the first time in Switzerland, four prestigious academic institutions are joining forces to bring you a unique event: an entire week dedicated to open science! The University of Lausanne (UNIL), the HES-SO, the Haute école pédagogique du canton de Vaud (HEP Vaud), and the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) are joining forces to promote collaboration, innovation and discovery in the field of research, transforming themselves over 4 days into centres for exchange, sharing and inspiration.
Join us for Open Science Days 2024 and open up your perspectives on the fascinating world of open science!
At the heart of this ambitious programme are inspiring lectures, interactive workshops and captivating keynotes. The aim is clear: to make research a public good accessible to all.

Fellowship of the Data 2026
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-22 | Universität Wien
The next Fellowship of the Data Community Meeting will take place on September 21-22, 2026 at the University of Vienna!
We invite everyone interested or involved in Research Data Management (RDM) from everywhere: Data Stewards, Data Managers, Data Curators – Researchers – RDM Trainers – RDM Professionals – RDM Officers – and all the other titles the community encompasses.
This event connects RDM-enthusiastic people and offers interesting presentations, engaging discussions, and plenty of community-building and networking opportunities.
The meeting offers tracks for newcomers as well as for experienced RDM practitioners.
A glimpse on our programme outline:

Keynotes on “Lobbying for RDM” and “Burnout Prevention as a Data Steward“
Survival Guide for New Data Stewards
Inputs on “Conflict Resolution” and “RDM Maturity Models”
Panel Discussion “This Looked Easier on Paper: Data Stewardship in Practice”
Poster Pitches
and more

Find more about the schedule and the venue on our website datafellows.univie.ac.at and on our Bluesky account datafellows.bsky.social (Hashtag #datafellows).

EGI2026
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-25 | Ghent
EGI2026 is coming to Ghent, Belgium!
Block your calendars between September 21 and 25, 2026.
Over the next months, we will release more details about the Call for Proposals, Exhibition and Partnerships opportunities, and of course about Registration – stay tuned!

Open-Access-Tage 2026
2026-09-28 - 2026-09-30 | Linz
Die Open-Access-Tage sind die zentrale jährliche Konferenz zum Thema Open Access im deutschsprachigen Raum. Sie richtet sich an alle, die sich intensiv mit den Möglichkeiten, Bedingungen und Perspektiven des wissenschaftlichen Publizierens befassen. Dazu gehören Wissenschaftler*inInnen sowie Mitarbeiter*inInnen von Bibliotheken und anderen Einrichtungen der Wissenschaftsinfrastruktur ebenso wie Mitglieder der Wissenschaftsadministration und Verlage.

Die Johannes Kepler Universität Linz bietet einen modernen und offenen Rahmen für die Open-Access-Tage. Als Campus-Universität mit klarer Ausrichtung auf Innovation und Interdisziplinarität eignet sich die JKU ideal für den Austausch rund um offene Wissenschaft. Die Stadt Linz ergänzt diesen Rahmen mit ihrem Mix aus Kultur, Technologie und Wissenschaft – ein Ort, an dem Zukunftsthemen sicht- und erlebbar werden.
Sie können die JKU bequem über die Straßenbahnlinien 1 und 2, sowie über mehrere Buslinien erreichen, die jeweils vom Linzer Hauptbahnhof aus starten.
Den Anfahrtsplan auf Google Maps finden Sie hier

RDA 27th Plenary Meeting
2026-10-06 - 2026-10-08 | London
The Research Data Alliance 27th Plenary Meeting (P27) will take place in London, United Kingdom as an in-person event, 6-8 October 2026. P27 will be hosted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the UK’s largest public research funder.

UKRI brings together seven Research Councils (covering all domains), Research England and Innovate UK. It has a strong history of investment in open research and research infrastructure. UKRI has been supporting access to data since the 1960s through funded data services.

Rachel Bruce, Head of Open Research at UKRI, said:

“We are looking forward to welcoming delegates to London and celebrating UKRI’s involvement with the RDA and international research data community, as we work together to build a global research ecosystem where data is routinely shared and reused without barriers.”

EOSC Symposium 2026
2026-10-14 - 2026-10-16 | Florence
The EOSC Symposium 2026 will demonstrate the unique value that EOSC brings to the Union’s research and innovation programme, with the EOSC Federation taking centre stage. Launched at last year’s Symposium as “the backbone of Europe’s digital research and innovation ecosystem,” the EOSC Federation is rapidly expanding and maturing into a new strategic asset for Europe’s research, innovation, and digital sovereignty agendas. This year’s event will mark its formal transition into operations.

Organised by the EOSC Association with the support of the EOSC Gravity project, the EOSC Symposium 2026 will bring the EOSC community together in Florence on 14–16 October at the Palazzo dei Congressi.
This flagship event is the must-attend gathering for everyone driving the future of Europe’s research data ecosystem—from policymakers and funders to researchers, infrastructure leaders, data stewards, and more. Over three days, participants will connect, share insights, and celebrate the latest progress concerning EOSC and the EOSC Federation.

PIDfest 2026
2026-10-27 - 2026-10-29 | Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands
PIDfest 2026 will take place in Leiden, the Netherlands, from October 27-29, 2026. It is intended to be a global meeting place for everyone who cares about keeping knowledge connected – across people, systems, disciplines, borders, and time. Our goal is to grow a broader, more diverse, more global Persistent Identifier community, from first-timers to infrastructure leaders.
Our theme this year is Keeping Knowledge Connected, and the Call for Proposals is open now through March 22. We welcome proposals from all PID enthusiasts, wherever you are on your PID journey – and in a range of session formats, including short talks, panels, workshops, “birds of a feather” sessions, interactive presentations, lightning talks, and posters. Please note that you must be able to deliver your presentation in person.
If you have an idea that doesn’t fit neatly into one of these formats, we’d still love to hear about it. We may even be able to connect you with other interested groups with whom you share a synergy and potential for a successful session.

How to submit your proposal

Please see our brief writing guide for proposals for ideas on how to pitch your session. When you’re ready you can submit your proposal here (please note that you will need to set up an account on the SURF platform where the proposal form is hosted – you will then be able to access and edit your proposal any time before the deadline).
The Call for Proposals will remain open through March 22. All submissions will be anonymised and reviewed by the Programme Committee, who aim to contact everyone about their decisions by April 30.

UC4B 2026
2026-11-24 - 2026-11-26 | Berlin, Berlin, Germany
We are delighted to announce that next year’s Base4NFDI User Conference (UC4B 2026) will be held in Berlin.
Date: 24.-25. November 2026
Location: Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin, Haus Potsdamer Straße
Stay tuned for more details about the programme and registration. We look forward to welcoming you!
If you are interested in the event, take a look at the materials from our previous user conferences UC4B2024 and UC4B2025.

6th EOSC Support Office Austria General Assembly
2026-12-03 12:00 - 18:00 | LOFT A-D, Unicenter der JKU, Altenbergerstraße 69, Linz, A-4040
Date: 03 December 2026
Time: 13:00-18:00 CET
Location: LOFT A-D, Unicenter der JKU, Altenbergerstraße 69, A-4040 Linz
Meeting Type: in-person
Event Language: English

Time:
Item:

13:00-14:00
Lunch and Networking

14:00-14:20
Opening

14:20-14:40

Vision Statements

14:40-15:00

Year in Review

15:00-15:40
EOSC (SOA) Status Quo & Outlook

15:40-15:50
Official Business: Elections

Group photo

15:50-16:20
Coffee Break

16:20-17:50
RIs as Enablers of Research

17:50-18:00
Closing

International Data Week 2027
2027-09-20 - 2027-09-23 | Cape Town, South Africa
The International Science Council’s Committee on Data (CODATA) and World Data System (WDS), and the Research Data Alliance (RDA) including the local hosts, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), will be hosting the International Data Week 2027 (IDW 2027) which will take place on 20-23 September 2027. IDW 2027 will be held in Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) in Cape Town, South Africa. It will be supported by the Department of Science and Innovation, and the local organising committee.

IDW 2027 will address topics such as: enhancing and entrenching the dialogue on open science; skills development; infrastructure development; and resourcing in Africa.

IDW 2027 will combine the RDA Plenary Meeting, the biannual meeting of this international member organization working to develop and support global infrastructure facilitating data sharing and reuse, and SciDataCon, the scientific conference addressing the frontiers of data in research organized by CODATA and WDS.
