ArkFest 2025 – Full Agenda Now Live!

We’re very excited to announce that the full agenda for ArkFest 2025 is now live!

Taking place virtually from 15–17 July, ArkFest is a free, online event designed for professionals working in digital archiving and preservation. Whether you’re in pharma, higher education, or the cultural heritage sector, ArkFest brings together a diverse global community to explore best practices, innovative solutions, and shared challenges.

From those just starting their digital preservation journey to seasoned experts refining strategies, ArkFest offers something for everyone. Expect real-world use cases, fresh thinking, and opportunities to engage with leading voices in the field.

New Sessions Added to the Agenda

As part of the full agenda reveal, we’re excited to announce several new sessions:

• James Baker & Laurisa Sastoque, University of Southampton
  Exploring how an advisory unit can support and respond to the evolving needs of digital preservation professionals across the cultural heritage landscape.
• Dawn Niccum, inSeption Group
  Discussing the complexities and challenges of managing archival records across multiple TMF repositories.
• Bob Thompson, TauRx Therapeutics
  Sharing practical steps organisations can take to support and integrate a new archivist, build an effective strategy, and transform archival work into meaningful organisational value.
• Kaan Volkan, ZL Tech
  Offering a forward-looking perspective on the future of information governance and how the technology market is evolving to meet emerging demands.

And more!

Explore and Plan Ahead

The ArkFest virtual conference will open one week before the event, giving you the chance to log in early, preview session content, and bookmark the talks you don’t want to miss.

View the full agenda and register here

Join us this July and be part of the conversation shaping the future of archiving and digital preservation.