Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Jul 15 2025 at 08:14): Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Jul 15 2025 at 08:14):Hi @Philip Durbin 🚀
We have the date!
May 26-29 2026
(May26th: optional pre-conference day)
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Jul 15 2025 at 08:15):
Pablo Picurelli Ortiz (Jul 15 2025 at 08:38):Felipe Gómez-Cortés said:
Hi Philip Durbin 🚀
We have the date!
May 26-29 2026
Hi those who collaborate with some issues can assist too? If don't have anything in my calendar for those days I would like going there, for spending the nights I won't have much problem as I have family in Terrassa
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Philipp Conzett (Aug 02 2025 at 05:21):Thanks for the announcement, @Felipe Gómez-Cortés! Do you already know the address of the venue where the meeting will be?
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Aug 04 2025 at 08:10):Hi @Philipp Conzett!
We have not an address yet.
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Nov 11 2025 at 07:53):Hi everyone,
We’re happy to share that the Dataverse Community Meeting 2026 will be held in Barcelona, 26–29 May 2026, hosted by BSC-CNS and Harvard University. :tada:
We’re now looking for sponsors and partners interested in supporting this key event for the global Dataverse and open science communities.
If your organisation might be interested, please reach out to us at dcm2026@bsc.es. We’ll be sharing a detailed sponsorship proposal soon.
:raised_hands: Thanks for spreading the word!
The DCM2026 Organising Committee
Asbjørn Skødt (Nov 11 2025 at 12:09):Hello, long time no see friends. We have a quick question regarding custom metadata blocks. These can be enabled for datasets, can they also be enabled for collections (sub dataverse metadata)? Our use case is we want to mark which collections/sub dataverses can have their metadata exported and shown as collections in other online repositories. Thank you, Asbjørn
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Dec 10 2025 at 19:58):
Rachel Fernandez (Dec 10 2025 at 20:31):Philip Durbin 🚀 said:
Has there been a date change?
Pablo Picurelli Ortiz (Dec 11 2025 at 08:29):Philip Durbin 🚀 said:
My last exam on university it's on 23 May, if it's in 12-15 f i would not be able to assist, so will have to wait to further editions
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Dec 11 2025 at 12:29):Rachel Fernandez said:
Has there been a date change?
Oh! I didn't even notice! Apparently, yes!
Vaida Plankytė 🎨 (Dec 11 2025 at 13:08):oh no, if the event has been moved by two weeks to earlier, i might not be able to attend anymore :sweat_smile: is there any way to sign up for important announcements already, or is this thread the best place? i tend to book travel quite in advance, so would be good to keep up with any changes :sunglasses:
Vaida Plankytė 🎨 (Dec 11 2025 at 13:11):is 12-15 May the confirmed final dates? :thinking:
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Dec 12 2025 at 13:53):Hi there!
Yes, there was a change.
12-15 May is the confirmed date.
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Dec 12 2025 at 15:04):Dear Dataverse Community,
We’re excited to share some updates about the Dataverse Community Meeting 2026 (DCM2026)!
The event will now take place on 12–15 May 2026 at the Barcelona World Trade Center, right by the sea in the heart of Barcelona.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best regards,
The DCM2026 Organising Committee
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Dec 23 2025 at 16:46):The call for papers is open! https://dcm2026.com/call-for-papers/
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Dec 23 2025 at 17:19):I announced it in the Jupyter Zulip.
Vaida Plankytė 🎨 (Jan 05 2026 at 12:28):awesome! it'd be great to have an idea when the call for submissions closes!
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Jan 05 2026 at 13:03):When you click through it says, "The deadline for abstract submission is 29 January 2026, at 23:59 CET."
Vaida Plankytė 🎨 (Jan 05 2026 at 13:15):ah, thank you! didn't think to click through :joy:
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Jan 05 2026 at 19:22):There's a list of key dates at https://dcm2026.com/general-information/
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Jan 12 2026 at 09:56):Hi Dataverse Community!,
Just a friendly reminder after the holiday break that the Call for Papers for the Dataverse Community Meeting 2026 (Barcelona) is open.
🗓 Submission deadline: 29 January 2026
:link: Call for Papers: https://dcm2026.com/call-for-papers/
:link: Conference themes: https://dcm2026.com/conference-themes/
We hope this reminder is helpful for those who may have missed the original announcement during the end-of-year period.
We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you in Barcelona.
Best,
The DCM2026 Organising Committee
Julian Gautier (Jan 14 2026 at 12:40):Heya @Felipe Gómez-Cortés. Just a heads up that I reposted this call to the Code 4 Lib mailing list.
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Jan 15 2026 at 11:47):Great!
Thanks @Julian Gautier !!
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Jan 16 2026 at 15:35):@Felipe Gómez-Cortés will working groups have a chance to meet?
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Jan 23 2026 at 15:16):@Sonia Barbosa is on the organizing committee and said she'd report back on in-person meetings for working groups.
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Jan 27 2026 at 08:53):Hi @Philip Durbin 🚀
To keep things consistent with the 2025 format at UNC, we have indeed reserved Tuesday, May 12th specifically for Satellite Meetings.
We’re excited to host these at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) installations! The main conference will then take place at the World Trade Center (WTC) from May 13th–15th.
You can see the location details here: https://dcm2026.com/general-information/. We’ll be sharing more specifics soon on how groups can coordinate their space at the BSC!
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Jan 27 2026 at 08:57):And speaking about the schedule...
:siren: ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT! :siren:
If you want to present a talk or poster during the main sessions at the World Trade Center, the deadline is fast approaching:
Deadline: 29 January 2026, 23:59 CET
Theme: AI, Interoperability, and Sensitive Data
Submit here: https://dcm2026.com/call-for-papers/
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Jan 28 2026 at 15:20):@Felipe Gómez-Cortés so I talked to the three working groups I'm part of (Documentation, pyDataverse, and Containerization) and we'd each love to take you up on your offer of having a 1-hour working group meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at BSC. Since some of us (like me) are part of multiple working groups, it would be ideal if the groups don't meet at the same time.
Oliver Bertuch (Jan 28 2026 at 15:39):@Felipe Gómez-Cortés @Sonia Barbosa is there a reason why I can't submit my last two proposals and only save them as drafts?
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Juan (Jan 28 2026 at 15:43):@Oliver Bertuch I suppose it is for this reason:
Oliver Bertuch (Jan 28 2026 at 15:44):Drat! I didn't see that!
Oliver Bertuch (Jan 28 2026 at 15:45):Thanks @Juan !
Bethany Seeger (Jan 28 2026 at 21:22):In filling out proposals.... is Affiliation meant to be the university I work for, and then Organization for the department I work in? Or do I have that reversed? Thanks!
Dieuwertje Bloemen (Jan 29 2026 at 08:44):I don't know who can update it, but I just noticed DCM26 isn't on the events overview page of the dataverse.org website: https://dataverse.org/events
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Jan 29 2026 at 11:57):Hi everyone!
We’ve heard from several community members who need just a bit more time to polish their proposals. To make sure everyone has a chance to share their work, we are extending the deadline!
:spiral_calendar: New Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 23:59 CET
Whether you are focusing on AI, Interoperability, or Sensitive Data, you now have the weekend to finalize your abstracts for the main conference in Barcelona.
:point_right: Submit here: https://dcm2026.com/call-for-papers/
We can’t wait to see your submissions! :rocket::bar_chart:
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Jan 29 2026 at 12:53):Dieuwertje Bloemen said:
I don't know who can update it, but I just noticed DCM26 isn't on the events overview page of the dataverse.org website: https://dataverse.org/events
Good point! Fixed!
Pedro Principe (Jan 29 2026 at 15:00):Felipe Gómez-Cortés disse:
Hi everyone!
We’ve heard from several community members who need just a bit more time to polish their proposals. To make sure everyone has a chance to share their work, we are extending the deadline!
:spiral_calendar: New Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026, at 23:59 CET
Whether you are focusing on AI, Interoperability, or Sensitive Data, you now have the weekend to finalize your abstracts for the main conference in Barcelona.
:point_right: Submit here: https://dcm2026.com/call-for-papers/
We can’t wait to see your submissions! :rocket::bar_chart:
Good to know. Slight extension but quite useful.
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Jan 30 2026 at 16:33):Hi everyone!
We’ve heard your requests for more time, so we are extending the submission window with two separate deadlines:
:speaking_head: Talks: Monday, February 2 (23:59 Pacific Time)
:picture: Posters: Monday, February 16 (23:59 Pacific Time)
Showcase your work! :bar_chart: For the posters, we especially encourage the community to show off their datasets, collections, or specific Dataverse installations. It’s a great way to share how you are using the platform in the real world.
:point_right: Submit your abstracts here: https://dcm2026.com/call-for-papers/
Take advantage of the extra time to polish those proposals. We can't wait to see what you're working on! :rocket:
Oliver Bertuch (Jan 30 2026 at 17:28):I already have too many proposals, but I really like the idea for installation posters!
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Feb 12 2026 at 11:29):Hi Community!
We have some exciting updates:
Talks Update: The call for talks was a massive success! We received over 100 abstracts—thank you for such an incredible response. :confetti:
Posters (Deadline Feb 16!): You still have time to join the program! We want to see your Dataverses, Collections, and real-world success stories. Don't miss this chance to showcase your work. :point_right: Submit here: https://dcm2026.com/call-for-papers/
Registration: Early Bird rates are available until February 28. Secure your spot at the best price! :point_right: Register here: https://dcm2026.com/registration/
See you in Barcelona! :flag_spain:
Balázs Pataki (Feb 12 2026 at 13:56):@Felipe Gómez-Cortés will it be possible for my company to pay the registration fee via bank transfer?
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Feb 13 2026 at 09:32):Hi @Balázs Pataki !!
Yes, no problem!
If you would like to pay by bank transfer, please contact us at: dcm2026@bcocongresos.com.
Julian Gautier (Feb 13 2026 at 14:16):Hi @Felipe Gómez-Cortés After a working group leader has submitted their registration for the conference and included a list of people who will attend their working group's meeting on May 12, will other people who aren't on that list but who have registered for the conference be able to attend that working group meeting?
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Feb 13 2026 at 14:19):Let me ask María Ferrer and I will come back to you @Julian Gautier
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Feb 13 2026 at 15:29):@Julian Gautier Here's the answer:
According to BSC rules, the main contact must provide the full names and email addresses of all attendees by April 30th. Only guests on the official meeting guest list will be admitted.
Therefore, it's best to have the guest list with a few extra names to process your access cards, rather than trying to process your access at the last minute.
Julian Gautier (Feb 13 2026 at 15:35):Ah that's clear. Thanks! I'll let the working group leads know.
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Feb 13 2026 at 16:19):Hmm, it sounds like working group leads should start gathering a list of attendees pretty soon, if the list must be submitted at registration, which is already open.
Jan Range (Feb 13 2026 at 17:42):@Felipe Gómez-Cortés thanks for the info!
Julian Gautier (Feb 13 2026 at 17:56):Oh, I imagined that if leads wanted to add more names before April 30 but after they already registered, they could just email you Felipe or a colleague. Right?
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Feb 16 2026 at 10:58):Yes @Julian Gautier, we can append new attendees to the list in new mails before April 30th.
Laura Huis in 't Veld (Feb 16 2026 at 15:30):Hi @Felipe Gómez-Cortés Would you happen to know already at what time the programme will end on Friday? (We are looking at the flight schedules, and wonder if we would miss a lot taking an earlier flight back.)
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Feb 16 2026 at 17:01):Hi @Laura Huis in 't Veld, we don't have Friday's schedule yet. We will share the program once it is defined.
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Feb 23 2026 at 11:41):Hi everyone!
Two big reasons to head over to the Registration Page this week:
Early Bird Ending: You have until February 28th to secure the reduced rate. Don't leave it for the last minute!
May 12th is Filling Up: Our Satellite Meetings (at the BSC) are taking shape! We have already confirmed sessions for:
Workshops: Kubernetes (K8s) and others.
Working Groups: Containerization, PyDataverse, and Documentation.
GDCC Meetings: The Steering Committee Meeting.
Program Reveal: We are putting the final touches on the schedule and expect to release the official program later this week! :calendar:
Want to host your own? The registration form is the primary mechanism to propose a new satellite meeting or joint brainstorm session. If you want to gather a group on May 12th, let us know through the form so we can coordinate the space!
See you in Barcelona! :rocket:
Rachel Fernandez (Feb 25 2026 at 22:50):Hola @Felipe Gómez-Cortés! I am planning on registering soon, but wanted to know if the registration will include any meals? I need to include this information in my institutional travel request. Thanks!
Oliver Bertuch (Feb 26 2026 at 08:52):Felipe Gómez-Cortés said:
May 12th is Filling Up: Our Satellite Meetings (at the BSC) are taking shape! We have already confirmed sessions for:
- Workshops: Kubernetes (K8s) and others.
If you are interested in this years edition of the Kubernetes workshop (no plain Docker session this time, so we have more time for big stuff!), let us know in #containers > K8s Workshop DCM26
Last year the room was packed, so please don't destroy our (my) illusions about people being eager to learn about modern tech stacks!
Philipp Conzett (Feb 26 2026 at 09:52):@Oliver Bertuch Thanks for the heads-up! We have people at DataverseNO who are interested. Please allows us a couple of days to figure out how many we'll be. Thanks!
Philipp Conzett (Feb 26 2026 at 10:11):@Oliver Bertuch Could you share this information also in the Dataverse Communinty Google group? I think there is broad interest in this!
Oliver Bertuch (Feb 26 2026 at 10:12):Orly? Sure, can do.
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Feb 26 2026 at 13:54):@Oliver Bertuch your post looks great! Thanks for spreading the word! 
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Feb 27 2026 at 08:07):Rachel Fernandez ha dicho:
Hola Felipe Gómez-Cortés! I am planning on registering soon, but wanted to know if the registration will include any meals? I need to include this information in my institutional travel request. Thanks!
Hi @Rachel Fernandez!
The registration includes breakfast and lunch for the main conference.
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Feb 27 2026 at 09:17):Laura Huis in 't Veld ha dicho:
Hi Felipe Gómez-Cortés Would you happen to know already at what time the programme will end on Friday? (We are looking at the flight schedules, and wonder if we would miss a lot taking an earlier flight back.)
I can answer now!
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Feb 27 2026 at 09:20):Hi everyone!
We have some very important updates regarding DCM 2026 in Barcelona:
1). Early Bird Extended!
Good news! We have extended the Early Bird registration deadline. You now have until March 9th (23:59 CET) to secure the discounted rate.
:point_right: Register here: https://dcm2026.com/registration/
2). Preliminary Program is LIVE!
The moment you’ve been waiting for! The preliminary program is now available on our website. Check out the incredible lineup of talks, keynotes, and sessions.
:point_right: View the Preliminary Program: https://dcm2026.com/preliminary-programme/
3). Action Required: Confirm Your Participation! ⚠
The committee has sent out the final resolutions for Posters.
We can't wait to see the community come together in Barcelona! :rocket:
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Mar 04 2026 at 17:14):Philip Durbin 🚀 said:
Dieuwertje Bloemen said:
I don't know who can update it, but I just noticed DCM26 isn't on the events overview page of the dataverse.org website: https://dataverse.org/events
Good point! Fixed!
I also just added a banner to dataverse.org:
"The 12th annual Dataverse Community Meeting will be held at the World Trade Center in Barcelona on May 12-15, 2026. All are welcome! Register at dcm2026.com!"
It looks like this:
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Mar 04 2026 at 22:25):@Dieuwertje Bloemen @Ceilyn Boyd @Philipp Conzett @Amber Leahey @Dimitri Szabo I'm suggesting we add something to the GDCC website as well: https://github.com/gdcc/www.gdcc.io/issues/67
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Mar 05 2026 at 00:35):I made a PR: https://github.com/gdcc/www.gdcc.io/pull/68
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Mar 06 2026 at 15:20):Merged! Thanks! @Dieuwertje Bloemen! 
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Mar 06 2026 at 15:20):I didn't try to make that banner purple. It's just the default, I guess! :sweat_smile:
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Mar 06 2026 at 16:39):Hi everyone,
This is a final reminder that the Early Bird registration for DCM 2026 closes this coming Monday, March 9th, at 23:59 CET.
If you haven't secured your spot yet, make sure to register this weekend to take advantage of the reduced rates.
:point_right: Register here: https://dcm2026.com/registration/
We are looking forward to seeing the community in Barcelona! :castle:
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Mar 09 2026 at 10:40):Hi everyone!
Two major updates as we start the week:
:one: Keynote Speakers Confirmed! The full lineup of keynote speakers for DCM 2026 is now live. We are thrilled to host experts like Ian Foster (Argonne), Hilary Hanahoe (RDA), Stefaan Verhulst (GovLab), and more. Check out their full bios and session abstracts: :point_right: Meet the Keynotes: https://dcm2026.com/keynote-speakers/
:two: Early Bird Deadline: TODAY Today, March 9th, is the final day to register at the reduced rate. The discount expires tonight at 23:59 CET. Don't miss out on the best price! :point_right: Register Now: https://dcm2026.com/registration/
See you in Barcelona! :castle:
Rachel Fernandez (Mar 11 2026 at 18:35):I was able to get my registration in by the deadline and look forward to seeing everyone there!
Now to getting all my travel setup :airplane_arrival:
Any one have recommendations on which hotels to stay at? Recommended areas? :thinking:
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Mar 11 2026 at 18:37):Yay! Glad you're coming! I haven't clicked it yet, but there's a "book your accommodations" link at https://dcm2026.com/accommodation/
Oliver Bertuch (Mar 12 2026 at 20:06):After a very very very extensive search for the best room at an affordable price (OMG so many options!!!), I finally can say: I will stay in a nice AirBnB quite close to the venue. There are some others available at the same place, maybe go grab that now :smile:
Rachel Fernandez (Mar 13 2026 at 15:50):Oliver Bertuch said:
After a very very very extensive search for the best room at an affordable price (OMG so many options!!!), I finally can say: I will stay in a nice AirBnB quite close to the venue. There are some others available at the same place, maybe go grab that now :smile:
There are so many options, but glad you found something! I think even just knowing what area would be good to stay at might be helpful.
Oliver Bertuch (Mar 13 2026 at 15:57):I had a PM exchange a while ago and got these recommendations:
I would suggest to be in a less touristic area, like Sants which is a less expensive area. It is very easy to reach the venue by metro L3 (green line).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cnrEpvj1Bw8ZSvm96Or even better, something a the neighbourhood Gracia.
The L3 metro station is Fontana, Lesseps or Diagonal
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jssXBcbP2MEnNnWc9
Oliver Bertuch (Mar 13 2026 at 15:58):As I will be staying for a few days after the conference, I decided to go with something much closer to the venue. I can take the V11 bus at the front door of the venue or just walk. My Air BnB is within this area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5gfqomGXAtx1nnEb6
So sight seeing after the conference is all doable in walking distances and I don't loose a lot of time commuting in and out of the city centre.
Oliver Bertuch (Mar 13 2026 at 16:00):I've also noticed that everyone and their cat is sharing the smallest broom closet as a room... It was hard to pick something that at least has a window to get some air!
Don Sizemore (Mar 14 2026 at 09:58):@Oliver Bertuch thank you for sharing this. beware I will only call the V11 the "Beyoncé Bus".
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Mar 23 2026 at 20:19):@Felipe Gómez-Cortés when registering, there is no prefix country code for the United States (or I can't find it!):
It's ok, though. I'll just put +1 before my number, I guess.
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Mar 25 2026 at 11:19):Hi Community!
Following up on our planning for the satellite sessions:
So far, we have officially registered the Documentation WG meeting. We now need the organizers for Containerization and pyDataverse to send over their proposals and, crucially, the list of in-person attendees. The Sensitive Data and Large Data groups are also very welcome to submit their proposals as soon as possible.
Regarding the logistics at the BSC:
Hybrid Setup: All meeting rooms at the BSC are equipped for hybrid sessions, so hosting remote participants is no problem.
Organizer Responsibility: It is the responsibility of each WG lead to bring their own laptop and any necessary adapters (screens generally use HDMI). You will also need to create and manage your own Zoom/meeting links for the virtual portion.
Security & Attendance: Important: We specifically need a separate, accurate list of in-person attendees for security and access control at the BSC. Please ensure this list does not include those attending only online.
Looking forward to getting these finalized!
Deirdre Kirmis (Mar 25 2026 at 20:24):@Felipe Gómez-Cortés I have a proposal for the Large Data Support working group and am in the process of gathering a list of attendees. When I have that, should I send that info to you, or update my registration for the satellite meeting?
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Mar 25 2026 at 20:34):@Felipe Gómez-Cortés I just registered and included a satellite meeting for the Containerization Working Group.
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Mar 26 2026 at 20:15):Deirdre Kirmis ha dicho:
Felipe Gómez-Cortés I have a proposal for the Large Data Support working group and am in the process of gathering a list of attendees. When I have that, should I send that info to you, or update my registration for the satellite meeting?
Hi @Deirdre Kirmis , you can submit the proposal with an initial list of attendees and update this list by the end of April. It is great that the Large Data Support WG will meet :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:
Felipe Gómez-Cortés (Mar 26 2026 at 20:16):Philip Durbin 🚀 ha dicho:
Felipe Gómez-Cortés I just registered and included a satellite meeting for the Containerization Working Group.
Great @Philip Durbin 🚀 ! Thanks for the thread. I am going to update the logistic team about these two satellite meetings.
Bethany Seeger (Mar 27 2026 at 14:00):Apologies if I missed this, but I would like to attend a pre-conference session or two, but I don't know what they are or how to sign up for them. If it's available, could someone share a schedule?
I was just reading above and perhaps it's all still being planned. Will there be a general call for participation once all set? I just don't want to miss out. :)
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Mar 27 2026 at 16:09):@Bethany Seeger for working groups, at least, I would suggest reaching out in these places to say that you'd like to attend:
Each group is responsible for giving an updated attendee list before the conference, by April 30th, I believe.
Philip Durbin 🚀 (Mar 27 2026 at 16:09):As for other satellite meetings, I don't believe there's a way to sign up yet. I assume it's coming.
Sonia Barbosa (Mar 27 2026 at 19:00):Hello Community:
I am looking for community members who work as data curators/repository managers to serve on a curation panel during the community meeting.
Please contact me if you plan to attend the community meeting so we can discuss -
Thanks
Sonia
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