International conference on persistent identifiers
Image credit: Canals in Leiden, Province of North Holland, Netherlands by Zairon CC BY-SA
PIDfest 2026
Keeping Knowledge Connected
PIDfest 2026 will be hosted by SURF from 27 to 29 October in Leiden, the Netherlands.
Registration will open in May.
International summit of talks, activities, and workshops focussing on how persistent identifiers can deliver world-class research infrastructure.
The goal of PIDfest is to bring together PID advocates, users, and leaders from around the world to solve real world infrastructure challenges that will accelerate research and innovation. Attendees can expect energetic discussions focussed on solving real world challenges in delivering research infrastructure.
Problem-solving workshops
Presentations and panel discussions
Participant-driven discussion
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