PV2023 - the 10th in the series - focuses on the long-term preservation of data and knowledge, together with the process of adding value to preserved data. 

We invite you to submit abstracts (up to 1 page, PDF format, by "Abstract registration deadline" - note extended deadline!) for oral presentations or posters (see "Submission Guidelines" below). Submissions that are accepted will then have the possibility to upload papers, the guideline for which is between 5 and 8 pages (by "Submission deadline").

(There are no specific formatting guidelines / template).

As is customary, at least one person from each accepted contribution must register for and be present at the conference.

In contrast to other conferences and workshops on related topics, the PV series has a particular focus on scientific data, often from large scale, multi-national facilities. However, one should not forget that at least a number of the challenges faced are shared with many other disciplines, as is the need for effective collaboration and sharing of ideas and even solutions.

The conference aims to address following themes:

• Theme 1: Ensuring long-term data and knowledge preservation (the "P" in PV)
• Theme 2: Adding value to data and facilitation of data use (the "V" in PV)
• Theme 3: Challenges of incorporating complex policy, technology, standards and principles in Open Data Environments

With respect to previous conferences in this series, and whilst maintaining the overall thrust, additional goals for PV2023 include:

• Attracting more scientific communities
• Broadening information exchange, sharing of experiences, tools and even services
• Keeping in step with (or ahead of) funding agencies / policy makers in their push for Long Term Data Preservation and Open Data

The conference will consist of plenary and parallel sessions, together with ample time for networking over coffee, lunch and during an "ice-breaking event" on the first evening of the conference. The posters will be on display in the area where these events take place.

Submission Guidelines

All papers should be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Full papers describing recent and / or novel work for oral presentation - parallel or in some cases plenary
• Posters that will be displayed in the coffee area and during lunch breaks.
  • For those posters that are selected, authors will be asked to prepare one slide that will be collated with all others and presented (by one of the authors) in a "minute-madness" session at the beginning of the conference.

In both cases, author details, a brief abstract and a 1-page description (PDF) are required and will be reviewed by the Program Committee.

Venue

The conference will be held at CERN in Geneva. Further details can be found on the conference website.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to the chairs of the Program and Local Organising Committees, Dirk.Duellmann@cern.ch or Jamie.D.Shiers@gmail.com