21st International Digital Curation Conference 2027 (IDCC27)

IDCC27 will explore the theme “FAIR DO's: Centring People in the Stewardship and Curation of Digital Objects" 21st International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC27) Join us in Lisbon, Portugal, 9-12 February 2027 for the 21st International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC27), exploring the theme FAIR DO's: Centring People in the Stewardship and Curation of Digital Objects. Hosted by the Digital Curation Centre (DCC), the International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) is a long-established annual event with a unique place in the global digital curation community. IDCC27 will bring together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to tackle contemporary challenges and share best practices in digital curation. Event Highlights Workshops – Tuesday 9 Feb & Friday 12 Feb This year we're extending our workshop programme. Join these interactive, hands-on workshops led by community experts. Participants can choose one full-day workshop or two half-day sessions. Tickets are limited and registration will open in October 2026 on Eventbrite. Workshops are in-person only. Main Conference – Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 Feb Held at the ISCTE – IUL (Instituto Universitário de Lisboa), the main conference features keynote speakers, scholarly paper discussions, lightning talks, and a poster exhibition, all selected by our international programme committee. In-person attendance only. Social Events • Drinks Reception 16:00 - 19:00 (UTC+0) – Tuesday 9 Feb Included with your conference ticket, hosted at the ISCTE. Spaces are limited - please add the Drinks Reception ticket when registering. If you can no longer attend, email [email protected] so we can reallocate your place to someone else on the waiting list. • Conference Dinner 19:00 - 22:00 (UTC+0) – Wednesday 10 Feb Join us at the Beer Museum for a 3-course sit down dinner and museum tour. • Standard dinner ticket (£55): includes self-guided museum tour, 3-course dinner (vegetarian and vegan options available) as well as drinks. Programme The full programme will be announced soon. Follow us on social media (see links below) for the latest updates. Registration We offer a range of tickets and discounts to ensure accessibility: Ticket Options • Early Bird Conference Ticket £625: Available until 30 October 2026. • Regular Conference Ticket £750: Available until 24 January 2027. • One-Day Conference Ticket £425: Available for either Wednesday or Thursday. Available until 24 January 2027. • Student Ticket £150: Email [email protected] with proof of your student status to confirm eligibility. • LMIC (Low and Middle-Income Countries) £50: Email [email protected] with proof of residence to confirm eligibility. All conference tickets admit you to the main conference. Limited availability of each ticket type available. Please book your Social event and Workshop tickets separately. Discounts • 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. • Local Residents: £175 discount available on any two-day Conference Ticket. Limited availability. Email [email protected] with proof of residence to confirm eligibility. For full ticket details, discounts, and workshop information, visit our website. Stay Connected Follow us onLinkedIn, BlueSky and Twitter/X for conference updates. If you have any questions, please e-mail [email protected] .