Three days bringing together researchers, data scientists and infrastructure builders from around the world.

Whether you're new to RDA or a long-time member, first-time plenary attendee or a familiar face, there's a place for you here.

Under the theme ‘Shaping a global open research commons‘, RDA P27 will bring the global RDA community together to explore how we can collectively build a strong, connected, and sustainable open research ecosystem. Digital research infrastructures are essential to modern research and innovation. They connect researchers and innovators with the data, tools, computing resources, and skills needed to drive discovery.

Across three days of sessions, work that stalled years ago is restarting, and topics never discussed before are finally getting their moment. Programme sessions are grouped by theme, making it easy to find what interests you.

To help you see what's on offer, the entire programme has been broken down day by day. And for the first time at the RDA Plenary, 13 researchers will pitch new ideas in search of collaborators.

Since 2020, RDA plenary meetings have been either fully virtual or hybrid, ensuring broad accessibility during and beyond the pandemic. P27 represents a deliberate pilot of a new approach: pairing an in-person plenary in the second half of each year with a fully virtual plenary in the first half. This model aims to balance the distinct benefits of both formats whilst ensuring equitable opportunities for engagement throughout the year.

For more information, visit the webpage, or register here. Early bird registration is open until 27 Aug 2026.