BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//CERN//INDICO//EN
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2026 Annual DIRISA National Research Data Workshop
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260701T053000Z
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260702T150000Z
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260413T042207Z
UID:indico-event-168@events.chpc.ac.za
DESCRIPTION:\nThe 8th Annual DIRISA National Research Data Workshop\n\n\n
 We are delighted to invite you to the 8th Annual DIRISA National Research
  Data Workshop\, an esteemed gathering that convenes experts and enthusias
 ts from various domains pertinent to research data. The workshop aims to p
 ropel the progress of data-intensive research and foster an enhanced compr
 ehension of research data management\, with a keen focus on augmenting the
  quality of life in South Africa and the broader African context.\n\nIn an
  era characterized by digital ubiquity and interconnectivity\, the signifi
 cance of this workshop cannot be overstated. It serves as a cornerstone fo
 r nurturing a data-literate society\, facilitating invaluable networking o
 pportunities\, and fostering collaborative connections among like-minded i
 ndividuals. By fostering the exchange of innovative ideas and best practic
 es\, participants are empowered to extrapolate insights applicable across 
 diverse domains.\n\nTheme: "Research data repositories and services for th
 e future"\n\nTopics:\n\n\n\n	Africa's Stance on Data Infrastructure\, Secu
 rity\, and Cyber Resilience\n	Impact of Data Literacy and Data Sovereignty
  in African Economic Development\n	Pros & Cons on sharing data in partners
 hip and collaboration between private and public sector.\n\n\n\nEvent Deta
 ils:\n\n\n	Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre\n	Format: In-person
  event with a structured program at the ICC\n\n\nProgramme:\n\n\n	TBC.\n\n
 \nRegistration: \n\nTake advantage of our Early Bird rates by registering 
 before 1 June 2026. After this date\, Late Registration fees will apply.\n
 \n\n	\n	Online registration remains open until midnight 30 June 2026\, wit
 h card payments accepted via PayFast.\n	\n	\n	Onsite registration will be 
 available at the venue thereafter\, subject to the applicable fees.\n	\n\n
 \nFees:\n\n\n\n	\n	Early Bird Registration (until 1 June 2026): R500.00\n	
 \n	\n	Late Registration (2 June – 30 June 2026): R800.00\n	\n\n\n \n\n\
 n\n\n\nWe eagerly anticipate your participation in this enriching event as
  we collectively strive towards harnessing the transformative potential of
  research data for the betterment of society. Should you have any inquirie
 s or require further information\, please do not hesitate to reach out.\n\
 nhttps://events.chpc.ac.za/event/168/
LOCATION:CSIR ICC ICC
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/168/
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR