Join us at the Leipzig Research Data Forum, an exclusive networking event designed for research data management (RDM) experts, from the National Research Data Initiatives (NFDIs) and other organizations, and those aspiring to deepen their expertise in the field. This event brings together the vibrant RDM community in Leipzig, providing a platform to connect, share insights, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

Date & Location

September 23^rd 2024, 9:00–16:30

Bibliotheca Albertina
Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig
Beethovenstraße 6
04107 Leipzig

Event Highlights

• Networking for RDM Experts: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network within the local RDM community.
• Identify Needs and Offers: Discover the specific needs and available resources within the Leipzig RDM landscape.
• Foster Collaborations: Work together to develop innovative ideas and lay the groundwork for collaborative projects that will advance RDM practices.

Please note that this forum is not focused on the economic or private sector aspects of data management, nor is it intended for researchers seeking immediate solutions to practical RDM challenges. Instead, it is a space for professionals dedicated to advancing the field of research data management through collaboration and sharing expertise.

We look forward to seeing you there and shaping the future of RDM in Leipzig together!

Program

Time	Topic
9:00 – 9:30	Welcome
9:30 – 10:30	Pitch Talks I
10:30 – 10:35	Group Picture
10:35 – 11:15	Coffee Break with Poster Session
11:15 – 12:15	Pitch Talks II
12:15 – 12:30	Collecting Topics
12:30 – 13:30	Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30	World Café Pt. 1
14:30 – 15:00	Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:00	World Café Pt. 2
16:00 – 16:30	Summary, Closing

Confirmed speakers at the Leipzig Research Data Forum:

• Prof. Matthias Middell (Leipzig University)
• Dr. Anne Lipp (University Library, Leipzig University)
• Prof. Dr. Erhard Rahm (ScaDS.AI, Leipzig University)
• Prof. Manuel Burghardt (Digital Humanities, Leipzig University)
• Prof. Julia Westermayr (Leipzig University)
• Anett Albrecht (SFB1423, Leipzig University)
• Mike Berger (Come2Data / ScaDS.AI / Leipzig University)
• Robert Haase (GloBIAS, ScaDS.AI / Leipzig University)
• Carolin Hundt (Kompetenzteam SaxFDM)
• Erik Körner (Text+, SAW Leipzig)
• Moritz Kurzweil (Leibniz GWZO)
• Riccardo Massei (NFDI4BioImage / Helmholtz UFZ)
• Franziska Naether / Peter Mühleder (KompetenzwerkD / SAW)
• Christoph Mackert (University Library, Leipzig Universtiy)
• Christof Meigen (RDM of the Medical Faculty at Leipzig University)
• Kolja Nenofff (NFDI4Earth, Leipzig University)
• Eva Ommert (NFDI4Memory, ReCentGlobe / Leipzig University)
• Martin Reinhardt (Base4NFDI, Leipzig University)
• Daniel Schneider (NFDIDataScience, ICCAS, Leipzig University)
• Sebastian Frericks (KIRZL, Leipzig University)
• Dr. Torsten Thalheim (DBZF)
• Christian Krause (iDiv)
• Dr. Friedrich Quaasdorf (Digitale Dienste, Projekt „HERMES“, DNB)
• Dirk Goldhahn (Sächsische Akademie der Wissenschaften)
• Yixin Huang (NFDI4BioImage, ScaDS.AI / Uni Leipzig)
• Johannes Keller (ICCAS)
• Frank Meineke (NFDI4Health, Leipzig University)
• Pia Voigt (Leipzig University)

Afternoon Program: Collaborative Exploration and Synergy Development

The afternoon will focus on structured group discussions aimed at identifying synergies and initiating collaborations. These discussions will center on topics brought by participants and those that emerged during the morning sessions. The intent is to focus on specific challenges, build upon collective expertise and experiences, and collaboratively develop ideas. The goal of the afternoon is to generate actionable outcomes, laying the groundwork for future partnerships within the research data management community in Leipzig.

Organizers

• Pia Voigt (Leipzig University)
• Ilona Lipp (Leipzig University)
• Stephan Wünsche (Leipzig University, University Library)
• Robert Haase (ScaDS.AI, Leipzig University)

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