Ready, Set, Preserve!

Making Space for Play in Digital Preservation

25-26th June 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland

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DPASSH (Digital Preservation for the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities) is a biennial event by the Digital Repository of Ireland. The conference seeks to address the complexities of long-term digital preservation in the social and cultural sectors and provide a platform for early career researchers, academics, scholars, cultural heritage and research institutions, as well as libraries, archives and industry to engage with the domain and exchange ideas.

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Getting to Belfast


Conference location, venues, travel and accommodation information.

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Keynote Speaker

Somaya Langley, Digital Preservation Manager, Science Museum Group


Information about the 2026 keynote theme and speaker biography.

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Early bird registration is open until March 31st. Book your tickets now!

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