We welcome proposals for contributions to DCDC25 in the formats below, noting the deadline of Monday 14 October 2024. 

Proposals for DCDC25 can be submitted via the online conferencing platform Pheedloop. We have also put together some guidance for submitting via Pheedloop.

When submitting your proposal, please state whether you would prefer to present in person or online. Please also notify DCDC organisers should your circumstances change by contacting dcdc@nationalarchives.gov.uk.

Papers

Papers will be 15-minute presentations with or without accompanying slides. Proposals may have multiple authors but should have a maximum of two speakers (any more can be submitted as a panel – see below). Please state if speakers are planning to present in person and online for programming purposes. 

Panels

Panels should consist of three 15-minute papers and include a named panel chair. They can be submitted on any pertinent topic within the conference theme and can include papers relating to an individual project, emerging initiative, or relevant overview. Submissions should include a suggested panel title, while also demonstrating clear relevance to the conference theme. Please state if speakers are planning to present in person and online for programming purposes.

Workshops

Workshops are practical sessions of up to two hours. Workshops aim at bringing people together to creatively problem solve a particular topic or issue, with or without a technological focus. All proposals should clearly demonstrate a high level of interactivity and audience participation. Proposals should also articulate clear objectives for the session, including an idea of desirable solutions or outcomes.

Roundtable

A roundtable discussion is a themed conversation with one moderator and no more than four additional speakers. The idea is to bring a variety of perspectives to actively discuss a subject rather than formally presenting. We encourage professional networks and societies to lead on these sessions discussing issues relevant to the conference theme. Roundtables should be open to all conference delegates and require no prior knowledge or preparation. A roundtable audience can simply observe or participate by asking questions – interactivity should be clarified in the proposal. The organisers are flexible on timings for this format.

Long table

A long table is an experimental open public forum designed to facilitate free-flowing dialogue by gathering together people with common interests. Any attendee can participate by getting up and joining the long table. This format works best for discussions that may be provocative, challenging and that will benefit from a wide range of perspectives. The organisers are flexible on timings for this format.

Posters

A poster presentation allows you to present an overview of your work to DCDC delegates in a relaxed and informal setting, while also providing an opportunity to network with colleagues across the GLAMA sector. DCDC organisers will provide templates and guidance to assist you in developing your poster. Submissions should provide a short summary of the content and its relevance to the conference theme. Each poster should have no more than three contributors.