The conference will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 21 to 25 September 2026, and will offer both in-person and virtual participation options. We warmly welcome contributions from researchers, practitioners, and organisations worldwide engaged in digital preservation.

This year s conference themes Community, Preservation, and Horizon invite reflections on the evolving practices, innovations, and collaborations shaping the future of digital preservation. More details about the themes and example topics can be found on our website:
https://ipres2026.dk/call-for-contributions/call-for-peer-reviewed-contributions/

We invite submissions in the following categories:

Full Papers In-depth research papers, technical papers, or case studies (max. 8 pages)

Short Papers Concise reports on work-in-progress or emerging topics (max. 4 pages)

Workshops Interactive, hands-on sessions focusing on tools, methods, or best practices

Tutorials Educational sessions or demonstrations designed to teach new skills or technologies, with clear learning outcomes; suitable for beginner to advanced levels

Panels Discussions focused on key issues or trends in digital preservation

Posters Visual presentations of projects or ideas, enabling one-on-one engagement

If you are unsure which format best fits your contribution, please consult the general submission guidelines. All peer-reviewed contributions must follow the official submission instructions.

The submission deadline is March 9, 2026 (End of Day, Anywhere on Earth).

Additional calls for ad-hoc contributions such as Lightning Talks, Birds of a Feather sessions, Games, and the Digital Preservation Bake-Off will be shared around May 2026.

Warm regards,
The iPRES 2026 Organising Committee

At the closing ceremony of iPRES 2025 in Wellington, the Future Host Sub-Group of the iPRES Steering Group announced the cities selected to host the International Conference on Digital Preservation (iPRES) from 2027 to 2030.

The announcement follows a careful review of all hosting bids received. The Steering Group was greatly encouraged by the strong interest, clear enthusiasm, and high quality of the bids – reflecting a broad, global commitment to advancing digital preservation and the continued strength of the iPRES conference series.

The Steering Group extends its appreciation to all organisations that submitted bids.

The selected host cities are:

• 2027 – Ville de Québec, Canada
• 2028 – Mexico City, Mexico
• 2029 – Prague, Czech Republic
• 2030 – Belfast, Northern Ireland / Dublin, Ireland

Further information about each conference will be shared by the respective local organisers in due course.

As this new cycle of hosts is announced, the Steering Group also looks ahead with enthusiasm to the next gathering of the global digital preservation community in Copenhagen in 2026. Preparations for iPRES 2026 are well underway, and the community can look forward to another engaging and enriching conference before the series continues on to the newly confirmed host cities.