DPASSH Conference 2026

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 Museums Group

Information about the 2026 keynote theme and speaker biography.

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Call for Proposals

Submit your idea for a lightning talk, paper, workshop, game, or poster by 7th January 2026.

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