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IDCC26 Registration 

Registration for the 20th International Digital Curation Conference is now open! The conference will held in Zagreb, Croatia from 16-18 February 2026

Join us in Zagreb to connect with a dynamic community of data curation experts, attend interactive workshops, delve into data curation topics through presentations, talks and poster exhibition, and enjoy social events.

Current Registration Status:

Early Bird open until 31 October 2025

How to Register 

Secure your IDCC26 tickets for conference days, workshops, and social events via Eventbrite.

Payment options include credit/debit card, Google Pay and PayPal via Eventbrite or bank transfer via invoice payment (£45 administration fee applies). Read more: Payment Options and Policies webpage.

Key Conference Details

  • Workshop Day: Monday 16 February 2026
  • Social Events: Monday 16 & Tuesday 17 February 2026
  • Main Conference Days: Tuesday 17 & Wednesday 18 February 2026
  • Conference Venue: Esplanade Hotel Zagreb

For more detailed venue information, visit our Venue & Accommodation webpage.  

IDCC26 Ticket Options

Main Conference: 17 & 18 February 2026 

Early Bird fees are available until 31 October 2025 or until sold out. 

Conference Tickets 

Fee 

Available until

(or until sold out)

Early Bird

£500 

31 October 2025 

Regular  

£600 

1 February 2026 

One Day (Tuesday) 

£300 

1 February 2026 

One Day (Wednesday) 

£300 

1 February 2026 

Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMIC)* 

£50 

1 February 2026 

Student* 

£150 

1 February 2026 

*Proof of eligibility required

Discount Opportunities  

Discounts are available for DCC Associates, local Croatian residents, students and residents of lower middle-income countries (LMIC).

DCC Associate Network Discount
All DCC Associates will receive an e-mail with a link to claim a £50 discount. This discount can only be claimed on Early Bird and Regular Conference Tickets. You can join the DCC Associate Network at no cost. Membership provides early access to DCC news and events, and discounts on DCC events. If you haven't received an email contact us at idcc@dcc.ac.uk.
Local Resident Discount
This year we are introducing a Local Resident discount. Croatian residents can claim £100 off either Early Bird or Regular Conference Tickets. If you are a resident of Croatia, please e-mail proof of residence (a document with your name and address on it, for example a utility bill) to idcc@dcc.uk. Limited number of Local Resident discounts are available, offered on a first come, first served basis.

 Student Tickets
To access Student ticket, please e-mail proof of your student status (copy of your student card or letter of enrollment) to idcc@dcc.ac.uk.
LMIC Tickets
You can check if you qualify for a LMIC ticket on the Wellcome website. The list of countries has been compiled by The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). To access a LMIC ticket, please e-mail proof of residence (a document with your name and address on it, for example a utility bill) to idcc@dcc.uk.

Workshop Day (16 February 2025)

More information on workshop programme and registration will be announced at the end of November. 

Social Events

Drinks Reception: 18:00 – 21:00 CET 16 February 2026: To confirm attendance, add the complimentary Drinks Reception ticket during registration. Spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.  

Conference Dinner: 18:30 to 21:30 CET 17 February 2026: Enjoy a Brewery Tour, buffet dinner and drinks at the Garden Brewery & Taproom.

  • Standard dinner ticket (£55): includes 30-minute brewery tour, buffet dinner and 2 drinks (beers, wines and non-alcoholic options available).
  • Full experience dinner ticket (£75): includes 30-minute brewery tour, buffet dinner and 2 drinks (beers, wines and non-alcoholic options available) and a 30-minute guided tasting of 4 beers. 

Please note: To book your Social Event ticket , add it to your basket at the 'Get tickets' section. Social Event tickets can be found just below IDCC26 conference tickets.

Visit our Social Events webpage for more information.

IDCC26 Policy Information

For information on our refund, event registration, and image and video policies visit our Payment Options and Policies webpage.

For additional information or support, please do not hesitate to contact our support team at idcc@dcc.ac.uk