World Data System Members’ Forum

16 May 2023 | Events

World Data System Members’ Forum

The World Data System Members’ Forum will take place leading up to International Data Week on Sunday, 22 October both online and in person in Salzburg. The event will be hybrid for inclusivity, but we strongly encourage your physical attendance for networking and engagement.

Per the WDS constitution, WDS is required to host a biennial members’ meeting. More explicitly, the WDS bylaws share the program of the forum is to include a Scientific Session, where members report on their activities and engage with other members; and a Plenary Session which provides a formal mechanism for membership consultation where membership issues can be discussed.

The WDS Members’ Forum is an opportunity for the WDS community to report on their specific developments, activities, and progress, as well as to discuss the strategic and organizational objectives of the WDS.

For the Scientific Session, we are requesting that members submit a five-to-seven-minute video or oral presentation that includes the following information:

·       Your organization’s vision or main priorities for the next five years
·       The opportunities and challenges in realizing the vision or priorities
·       How WDS can assist in realizing the goals or dealing with the issues

A call to membership for your organization’s update with more details on submission guidelines will go out soon.

For the Plenary Session, The WDS-IPO invites all WDS members to submit questions, concerns, or complaints to be addressed at the forum by emailing wds-ipo@utk.edu.

The registration for the WDS Members’ Forum will open in the coming months. More details on the program and venue will be shared and published on the WDS website.

You can view our previous Members Forum from International Data Week 2022 here.

WDS Repository Sustainability Summit 2023

16 May 2023 | Events

WDS Repository Sustainability Summit 2023

Registration is now open for the WDS Repository Sustainability Summit 2023!

https://tiny.utk.edu/Sustainability_Registration

We are thrilled to invite you to the World Data System Repository Sustainability Summit 2023, a one and a half day event that will take place on 20 and 21 July at the University of Tennessee Student Union in Knoxville, TN, USA. This summit is designed for WDS members and prospective members who want to learn how to improve their sustainability plan for their repository and connect with resources and partners.

The main goal of the Summit is to help you create or enhance your sustainability plan for long-term preservation of your data sets. You will learn about the trends and challenges in fiscal sustainability and will also get feedback and guidance from WDS experts and peers on how to develop and implement your own sustainability plan.

By attending the Summit, you will not only gain valuable knowledge and skills, but also contribute to the global effort of ensuring the availability and usability of quality data for current and future generations.

The Summit is hosted by the World Data System and the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK), with support from various sponsors and partners. Some of the highlights of the summit include:

•   An opening session and keynote by Suzie Allard, Director of the Research and Innovation Center at UTK and David Castle, Chair of the WDS Scientific Committee, as well as a recorded message from the International Science Council’s CEO, Salvatore Aricò and a virtual presentation from UNESCO’s Ana Persec
•   A keynote speaker panel lunch with peers speaking to peers on finding sustainability for their repositories
•   A keynote speaker panel from the funder’s point of view of financial sustainability of repositories
•   Four lessons on sustainability planning, followed by hands-on breakout sessions for interactive learning and feedback

Registration is open to all, but priority will be given to World Data System members. The event is limited to 50 participants so register today!

There is no fee to attend the Summit. Continental breakfast and lunches will be provided to attendees on Thursday and Friday. Attendees are responsible for their travel, lodging, and remaining meal costs.

Once your registration is accepted to the event, links to room blocks at local hotels will be shared with attendees. Please email wds-ipo@utk.edu with any questions you may have.

Learn more about the Summit agenda, speakers, and register today at https://tiny.utk.edu/Sustainability_Registration.

We look forward to seeing you in person!

Save the Date: World Data System Sustainability Summit

5 Apr 2023 | Events

Save the Date: World Data System Sustainability Summit

We are excited to announce our upcoming World Data System Sustainability Summit, a two-day event that will take place on 20 and 21 July at the University of Tennessee. This summit is designed for WDS members and prospective members who want to learn how to improve their sustainability plan for their repository, connect with resources and partners. Join us for this unique opportunity to network with peers, hear from experts, and share best practices on how to make your data more sustainable and impactful. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on the agenda and registration.

Informational Webinar: SciDataCon, An Integral Part of International Data Week

4 Apr 2023 | Events

Informational Webinar: SciDataCon, An Integral Part of International Data Week

Are you interested in learning more about SciDataCon, the international conference on data for research and innovation, which will be taking place as an integral part of International Data Week 2023: A Festival of Data, Salzburg, Austria, 23-26 October 2023?

If so, you won’t want to miss our upcoming informational webinar on 14 April 2023, featuring Simon Hodson of CODATA and Meredith Goins of World Data System. They will share their insights on the theme, topics, and submission process of SciDataCon 2023, as well as answer your questions and help you understand the scope of the event and the opportunities it offers.

This webinar is free and open to all members of the CODATA and World Data System communities and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved in one of the most exciting events in the fields of data science and data stewardship. Register now and join us on 14 April 2023 at 12:00 UTC for this informative and engaging webinar!

Towards a FAIRer World

23 Feb 2023 | Events

Towards a FAIRer World

Implementing the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science to address global challenges

A Symposium co-organized by UNESCO, International Science Council (ISC) Committee on Data (CODATA) and World Data System (WDS)

UNESCO, Paris; Wednesday, 29 March 2023

World Data System is proud to co-sponsor this event with our partners at the ISC and CODATA.

For more information, go to codata.org/events/science-and-policy-workshops/towards-a-fairer-world/.

Data & Donuts During Love Data Week

31 Jan 2023 | Events

Data & Donuts During Love Data Week

As part of International Love Data Week, we are excited to announce our Data & Donuts event. If you will be at Oak Ridge National Lab on 14 February, please stop by to meet the WDS team in person, enjoy a donut, and let’s talk about the importance of data and data repositories!

Data & Donuts from 11:00 AM – 1:00PM EST on 14 February.

International Love Data Week is 13 to 17 February 2023.

Hosted by ICPSR, Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research, Love Data Week is an international celebration of data, taking place every year during the week of Valentine’s Day. The theme of Love Data Week 2023 is Data: Agent of Change.

Follow us on social media using the hashtag #LOVEDATA23