Nordic Data Stewardship Network’s Hybrid Seminar

What is Nordic Data Stewardship Network (NDSN)?

The Nordic Data Stewardship Network (NDSN) is a collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening data stewardship across the Nordic countries. Read more about the network here: https://datice.is/en/nordic-data-stewardship-network

Aim of the event:

Join us for the Nordic Data Stewardship Network’s Hybrid Seminar, a unique opportunity for data professionals across the Nordic region to connect, collaborate, and advance shared goals within the NDSN.

This seminar will bring together experts and practitioners to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and explore best practices in data stewardship. Whether you join us in person or online, you’ll be part of a discussion shaping the future of data management in the Nordics.

Participants will enjoy inspiring talks, engaging group sessions, and opportunities for networking throughout the day.

We would be delighted to see you and highly recommend attending in person – hopefully in a beautifully sunny Finnish spring!

Agenda & schedule:

• 10.00-11.15 Welcome, program introduction and keynote speakers 
  Keynote themes:
  Responsible use of AI
  FAIR management and implementation – So seamless, even the data says: That’s FAIR
• 11.15-12.15 Lunch
• 12.15-13.00 Keynote speakers
  Keynote themes:
  Data steward training – Experiences and needs
• 13.00-13.30 Coffee break
• 13.30-15.00 Parallel interactive workshops / sessions
  • Building a long term preservation / archiving service
    Supporting service designers in shaping sustainable long‑term preservation services, what should be taken into consideration?
  • Nordic DMP Forum workshop
    Data Management Plan success stories and challenges
  • Interoperability in services 
    Practical approaches to making research data FAIR and interoperable: assigning PIDs, enabling cross‑infrastructure compatibility, and exploring services and solutions that support sustainable data interoperability.
• 15.00-16.00 Round table / panel discussion
  Discussion on the themes presented during the day, visions for the future and possibilities for Nordic collaboration

Keynote speakers will be announced soon and the schedule is preliminary and will be refined as we get closer to the event.

The hybrid event will be held in English – we warmly welcome you to join onsite or online! Online participants will receive the Zoom link after registration closes.

Final deadline for registrations is 29.4.2026 – one week before the event!

Accommodation

If you are arriving onsite, we have two hotel deals available for you:

Sokos Hotel Heymo – 5% off with the code: WORKERY
Book here: https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/hotels/espoo/heymo-1 (Code valid 5–7 May 2026)
Heymo is located in Espoo, right next to CSC, making it a very convenient option.

Hotel Helka – 12% off with the code: NDSN26
Book here: https://www.hotelhelka.com (Code valid 4–10 May 2026)
Helka is located in Helsinki city centre, and you can easily reach CSC by metro.