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In recognition of the growing need among our members for access to professional development opportunities around the world, the DPC is pleased to announce it is offering Career Development Fund grants for two upcoming conferences. Two grants will be available for each of the following:

• The 26th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries (TPDL) 2022 taking place in Padua, Italy, 20-23 September 2022

• The Fédération Internationale des Archives de Télévision / The International Federation of Television Archives (FIAT/IFTA) World Conference 2022 taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, 4-6 October 2022

These grants, detailed below, will cover 100% of registration fees for the selected conference as well as a contribution toward travel for successful recipients attending in person. Applications are welcomed from DPC members until the grant application deadline of 7:00 UTC on 16th August 2022. 

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) launches  A sustainable future for our digital assets , a new Strategic Plan for 2022 – 2027 today, alongside an accompanying program of new activities for the next 12 months.

Following a series of consultations with the DPC board, Member organizations and Supporters, the DPC’s new Strategic Plan focuses on building a thriving, collaborative and supported digital preservation community equipped and empowered to work together towards a sustainable digital legacy.