DiTraRe Interdisciplinary Symposium on Digitalisation of Research 2027

Mark your calendars for the second edition of DiTraRe Symposium on Digital Transformation of Research: we will meet from 6 to 7 of April 2027 in Karlsruhe, KIT!

We are excited to invite you to the DiTraRe Symposium, hosted by the Leibniz ScienceCampus Digital Transformation of Research (DiTraRe). The DiTraRe Symposium will take place on April 6-7, 2027, at the Engler-Bunte-Institut (EBI) in Karlsruhe. This year's edition will be focusing on interdisciplinarity in digital research practices. Expect inspiring keynotes, dynamic panel discussions, and interactive sessions that encourage lively exchange and collaboration. We look forward to seeing you there!

DiTraRe Leibniz Science Campus

Our research investigates the influence of digitalisation on research, shedding light on its potentials, challenges, and risks. The DiTraRe project is structured around four interdisciplinary use cases. These are the following: Sensitive Data in Sports Science, Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering, Publication of Large Data Sets (climate research), and Chemotion Electronic Lab Notebook. Moreover, four dimensions work together with the use cases providing analytical and methodological perspectives: Reflection & Resonance, Exploration & Knowledge Organisation, Legal & Ethical Challenges, Tools & Processes. Together, these elements form a comprehensive framework for exploring digital transformation in research. Learn more about DiTraRe Symposium 2027 on our main website.

Programme

06.04.2027

08:30 - 09:00	Registration
09:00 - 09:15	Welcome and Symposium Opening
09:15 - 10:15	Keynote Lecture Day 1 Speaker TBA.
10:15 - 10:30	Ice-Breaker Exchange Session Activity x get-to-know-each-other.
10:30 - 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:30	Interdisciplinary Interactive Session 1 Session format: discussion forum.
12:30 - 13:30	Lunch Break
13:30 - 15:00	Interdisciplinary Interactive Session 2 Session format: fishbowl.
15:00 - 15:30	Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:30	Papers Presentations Participants presentations of papers accepted to the Symposium. Format: Pecha Kucha or lightning talk.
16:30 - 18:00	Posters Presentations Poster slam & poster session
19:00 - 22:00	Dinner The conference dinner will be on a self-paid basis.

07.04.2027

08:50 - 09:00	Opening of Day 2
09:00- 10:00	Keynote Lecture Day 2 Speaker TBA.
10:00 - 10:15	Ice-Breaker Exchange Session Activity x get-to-know-each-other.
10:15 - 10:45	Papers Presentations Participants presentations of papers accepted to the Symposium. Format: Pecha Kucha or lightning talk.
10:45 - 11:15	Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:45	Interdisciplinary Interactive Session 3 Session format: mixed methods.
12:45 - 13:45	Lunch Break
13:45 - 14:45	Interdisciplinary Interactive Session 4 Session format: world café.
14:45 - 15:15	Symposium Summary and Outlook

Important Dates

Registration and submissions open: December 2026.

Submission deadline: 1 February 2027 end of the day AoE.

Acceptance notice: 5 March 2027.

Symposium: 6-7 April 2027.

Proceedings submission: 30 April 2027.

Call for Posters Organising Committee

The Symposium is collaboratively organised by the Leibniz Science Campus. The Consortium participants particularly involved in the call for posters are:

Anna Jacyszyn, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
Harald Sack, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure + Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute of Applied Informatics and Formal Description Methods (KIT AIFB)
Constanze Scherz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS)
Felix Bach, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure

How to Submit

Submit your poster paper via the EasyChair submission portal: link TBA.

Find extensive info on submissions on the EasyChair call for posters: link TBA

Participation Fee and Registration

The registration fee for the DiTraRe Symposium 2027 is 150 € total (excluding VAT) and includes in-person attendance at KIT-EBI, coffee breaks, lunches, and conference materials. We have limited availability of tickets so make sure to save your spot in time!

Registration link coming soon!

Past Events

Visit the Symposium 2025 website.

Contact

If you have any questions concerning the Symposium or our other activities, don’t hesitate to contact us at ditrare∂fiz-karlsruhe.de.