*Sent on behalf of the The iPres 2026 Ad-Hoc Committee *
Hello everyone,
We’re excited to send out a reminder that the call for Ad Hoc Sessions at
iPRES 2026
<https://ipres2026.dk/call-for-contributions/call-for-ad-hoc-contributions/> is
currently open — this is the more informal part of the programme perfect
for experimental ideas, networking, and rapid‑fire knowledge sharing. It is
a great way to get involved in iPres, whether it is your first time
attending a conference or presenting or your 100th.
*What are we looking for?*
*Lightning Talks*: These are high-energy, concise presentations covering
recent developments, specific themes in digital preservation, or new
project ideas.
*Birds of a Feather*: These are informal gatherings for like-minded
individuals to connect as a community (e.g., students, first-time
attendees, or specific interest groups) or to discuss niche topics without
a rigid agenda. Because these sessions are not recorded, they offer a
private environment for candid conversations and sensitive topics.
*Games*: We welcome any board, video, or tabletop game that explores,
illustrates, or amplifies aspects of digital preservation. While games may
still be in the “beta” phase at the time of submission, they must be fully
playable by the start of iPRES 2026.
*Something else*: Do you have a creative idea that doesn't fit in these
categories above? We are open to unconventional ideas and really excited
to see what you are thinking about! It would be great to see what else we
can facilitate at iPRES and we are open to new types of sessions and
suggestions that you wish to run! This could be arts and crafts or informal
show and tells of your favourite floppy disks or specialist group get
togethers or something else entirely! If you have an idea please get in
touch!
*Why submit?*
Low barrier to entry, no formal paper needed, and a great way to share
early‑stage or experimental work.
*How to submit*
The Ad Hoc Programme is open until the 8th June. Use the submission form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9FGamfFA3OpDSdEgqKiwYFibgrF-wIgkJrcJEuteO1KD01g/viewform?usp=header>
on
the iPRES 2026 website.
All you need is to provide basic details such as a bit about yourself, a
title, up to 500 words describing your idea, plus relevant themes/keywords.
Wishing you all happy submitting,
The iPres 2026 Ad-Hoc Committee
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Georgia Moppett (she/her), Community & Content Officer
Open Preservation Foundation (OPF) <https://openpreservation.org/>
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Received on Wed May 20 2026 - 03:01:22 EDT