[IRTalk] Call for Proposals: PIDfest 2026!

[Paul Vierkant]

*** Apologies for cross-posting ***

Hi everyone,

Submit your proposal now for PIDfest 2026 (October 27-29, 2026, Leiden, NL) – a global meeting place for everyone who cares about keeping knowledge connected, across people, systems, disciplines, borders, and time. Our goal is to grow a broader, more diverse, more global Persistent Identifier community, from first-timers to infrastructure leaders.

Our theme this year is Keeping Knowledge Connected, and the Call for Proposals is open now through March 22. We welcome proposals from all PID enthusiasts, wherever you are on your PID journey – and in a range of session formats, including short talks, panels, workshops, “birds of a feather” sessions, interactive presentations, lightning talks, and posters. Please note that you must be able to deliver your presentation in person.

The PIDfest programme will be organised around three themes:

• Strengthening Community: energizing a global PID community collaborating across disciplines, sectors, and regions.
• Addressing Challenges: confronting barriers to PID adoption and sustainability.
• Demonstrating Value: showcasing tangible and potential benefits of PIDs for all stakeholders

Please see our brief writing guide for proposals for ideas on how to pitch your session: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yf5y-7rNNute6kDMu6cxkFj9oza1-aI1/view?usp=sharing  

Please submit your proposal here by March 22: https://pretalx.surf.nl/pidfest-26-2026/cfp  

All submissions will be anonymised and reviewed by the Programme Committee, who aim to contact everyone about their decisions by April 30. 

You can find more information about the event on the PIDfest website: https://www.pidfest.org <https://www.pidfest.org/>   

We hope to see you in Leiden.

Best regards,

Paul
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