RDA Plenary 2026

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The RDA 26th Plenary Meeting will take place fully virtually under the theme 'Data Continuity for Research Resilience', from 16-20 March 2026. Data continuity is essential for research resilience. The event brings together the RDA community to address critical challenges in maintaining access to research data. Through collaborative sessions, RDA groups and individual members will explore strategies for building robust data infrastructures. The programme includes an opening session and multiple breakout sessions covering various topics. Plenaries are productive working meetings that bring together a unique community of data scientists, librarians, computer scientists, and domain scientists. They help move the RDA community forward in creating tangible deliverables that improve data sharing across disciplines, technologies, and countries. Registration is open, and fees remain unchanged from VP24 to allow the participation of as many RDA members as possible. The event is organized by the RDA Secretariat. Attendees can browse the full attendee list to discover data professionals from around the globe.