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17–18 Feb

20th International Digital Curation Conference

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Conference Abroad ENG

The International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) is a leading international conference focused on research data management, digital curation, and long-term data preservation. It brings together researchers, data stewards, librarians, and infrastructure providers to share experience, explore new approaches, and discuss practical solutions supporting Open Science and FAIR data.

10–11 Feb

Data Spaces Symposium 2026

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Conference Abroad ENG

The Data Spaces Symposium brings together European initiatives, policy makers, industry, and research organisations to discuss the development and practical implementation of data spaces across sectors. The event focuses on governance, interoperability, and real-world use cases that support data sharing, innovation, and the European data economy.

5 Feb

Storing and sharing data – repositories for the humanities

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Training CZ

This course is held in the Czech language.

The course introduces key principles of research data management, storage, and long-term preservation of digital research data. It focuses on Data Management Plans, metadata standards, licensing, copyright, and data security. Participants will gain an overview of FAIR principles, open science, and practical workflows for effective data sharing and reuse across research infrastructures.

20 Jan

Universities and democracy in times of polarisation

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Abroad ENG

The event will focus on the role of universities in strengthening democracy in times of increasing societal polarisation. Discussions will address academic freedom, the social responsibility of universities, and their capacity to contribute to open dialogue and trust in science.

14 Jan

Harnessing international collaboration in research and innovation for competitiveness

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Abroad ENG

The event will focus on how international collaboration in research and innovation can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. Discussions will bring together perspectives from universities, policymakers, and other stakeholders, addressing strategic partnerships, global cooperation, and the role of research in a changing geopolitical context.

22 Dec 2025

Christmas Conference 2025: Global Science in the Local Context

1:00 PM – 11:55 PM Conference ENG

At this year’s edition of the traditional Czexpats in Science Christmas Conference, for the first time in English, we will take a look at how the local environment of the Czech Republic interplays with the internationality of scientific endeavor and how we can embrace both to the benefit of everyone.