Dear all,
Calling all technical whisk-takers; the iPRES 2026 Ad Hoc Programme is now
open!
There are several categories available in the AdHoc programme, including The
Great Digital Preservation Bake Off
<https://ipres2026.dk/call-for-contributions/the-digital-preservation-bake-off/>,
which returns to iPRES 2026 (September 21-25 in Copenhagen). Whether you're
a seasoned baker or a first-timer, we want to see your tools in action.
This year, we are recruiting for two tracks
<https://ipres2026.dk/call-for-contributions/the-digital-preservation-bake-off/>:
the Signature Home Bake and the Showstopper Pro Bake. The submission
deadline is June 8th, 2026. Submit via: https://forms.gle/K2WiG81RWB5E75hi9.
Participants will demonstrate how their tools address real-world challenges
in digital preservation. Both seasoned and emerging tool developers have
the opportunity to serve up and demonstrate the value and effectiveness of
their digital preservation tools in a short, timed presentation. Please
note that there is no actual baking at the Bake Off.
*Submit your Bake Off proposal via the online form
<https://forms.gle/K2WiG81RWB5E75hi9> by 8 June 2026, End of Day, Anywhere
on Earth.*
*🍳 Open Kitchen Hours — Come Ask Us Anything!*
Not sure which track is right for you? Curious about the Pantry? Just want
to know what on earth a Showstopper Pro Bake actually involves? Join us for
Open Kitchen Hours on May 22nd — an informal, open Zoom session where the
organising committee will be on hand to answer your questions.
We're running two sessions to accommodate different time zones:
- For ACST/NZ timezones: Register here
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gTdVr4bRTkSgysx-Zyeu2Q>
- For US/EU timezones: Register here
<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kKUZoX9uRJGD1xABxvOuYA>
No need to prepare anything — just bring your questions (and maybe a snack).
Best wishes,
The Great Digital Preservation Bake Off Organising Committee
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Nathan Tallman
Executive Director, APTrust
nathan.tallman_at_aptrust.org / ntallman_at_virginia.edu
434-924-4582
Schedule a Meeting <https://scheduler.zoom.us/ntallman>
Received on Mon May 04 2026 - 10:26:54 EDT