20th International Digital Curation Conference 2026 (IDCC26)

20th International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC26)

Join us in Zagreb, Croatia, 16–18 February 2026 for the 20th International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC26), exploring the theme AI, austerity, and authoritarianism: contemporary challenges in digital curation.

Hosted by the Digital Curation Centre (DCC), the International Digital Curation Conference (IDCC) is a long-established annual event with a unique place in the global digital curation community.

IDCC26 marks the 20th edition of the conference, bringing together practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to tackle contemporary challenges and share best practices in digital curation.

Event Highlights

Workshops – Monday, 16 Feb

IDCC26 kicks off with interactive, hands-on workshops led by community experts. Participants can choose one full-day workshop or two half-day sessions. Tickets are limited and registration will open in late November 2025 on Eventbrite.
Workshops are in-person only.

Main Conference – Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 Feb

Held at the Esplanade Hotel Zagreb, the main conference features keynote speakers, scholarly paper discussions, lightning talks, and a poster exhibition, all selected by our international programme committee.
In-person attendance only.

Social Events

1. Drinks Reception – Monday, 16 Feb
   Included with your conference ticket, hosted at the Esplanade Hotel Zagreb. Spaces are limited - please add the Drinks Reception ticket when registering.

If you can no longer attend, email idcc@dcc.ac.uk so we can reallocate your place to someone else on the waiting list.

1. Conference Dinner – Tuesday, 17 Feb
   Join us at The Garden Brewery & Taproom for a brewery tour, buffet dinner and drinks.

• Standard dinner ticket (£55): includes 30-min brewery tour, buffet dinner, and 2 drinks.
• Full experience dinner ticket (£75): Includes an additional 30-min guided tasting of 4 beers.
  

Programme

The full programme will be announced soon. Follow us on social media for the latest updates.

Registration

We offer a range of tickets and discounts to ensure accessibility:

Ticket Options

• Early Bird Conference Ticket £500: Available until 31 October 2025, or until sold out.

• Regular Conference Ticket £600: Available until 1 February 2026.

• One-Day Conference Ticket £300: Available for either Tuesday 17 or Wednesday 18 February. Available until 1 February 2026, or until sold out.
• Student Ticket £150: Limited tickets available. Email idcc@dcc.ac.uk with proof of your student status to confirm eligibility.
• LMIC (Low and Middle-Income Countries) £50: Limited tickets available. Email idcc@dcc.ac.uk with proof of residence to confirm eligibility.

All conference tickets admit you to the main conference. Please book your Social event and Workshop tickets seperateley.

Discounts

• DCC Associates: £50 discount available on any two-day Conference Ticket. Associates will receive a discount code and booking link via email. Not yet a member? Join for free via our website.

• Local Residents: £100 discount available on any two-day Conference Ticket. Limited availability. Email idcc@dcc.ac.uk with proof of residence to confirm eligibility.

For full ticket details, discounts, and workshop information, visit our website.

Stay Connected

Follow us on Twitter/X, LinkedIn and BlueSky for conference updates.

If you have any questions, please e-mail idcc@dcc.ac.uk .