Submission Instructions (peer-reviewed)

Submissions will be peer-reviewed based on the following criteria:

• Relevance to the conference themes
• Originality, innovation, and contribution to the field of digital preservation
• Clarity and organisation of ideas
• Significance for the digital preservation field and impact on the community

General Requirements

• Language: English
• File Format: Microsoft Word Document (DOCX)
• Templates: Use the provided iPRES 2026 template. Download it here:
  • iPRES 2026 Word template
• Title: Up to 15 words
• ORCID iD: Required for all authors. ORCID iDs uniquely identify researchers and link them to their work and affiliations.
  • If you don’t have an ORCID iD, register here.
• Keywords:
  • Select up to 2-5 terms that summarizes the main topic of a subject described in the submission
• AI Usage:
  • AI tools usaged is permitted under the conditions outlined in these guidelines.
• Submissions must be made through the ConfTool.
  The submission system is not yet available. Announcement with link and guideline will be provided before february 2026.

Specific Requirements by Contribution Type

Full and Short Papers

• Use the Word Template to submit your completed paper for peer-review.
• Content: Must include original research, case studies, or technical contributions to digital preservation.
• Length: Full papers – Up to 8 pages; Short Papers – Up to 4 pages.

Posters​

• Use the Word Template to submit your poster abstract for peer-review.
• Content: Abstract summarizing the content of your poster.
• Length: Up to 2 pages.
• Poster requirements: Further instructions will be provided upon acceptance.

Workshops, Tutorials, and Panels

• Use the Word Template to submit your proposal.
• Content: The proposal should cover session goals, target audience, format (e.g., hands-on, discussion), presenters (including facilitator if applicable), preferred duration, and any special requirements (e.g., software, space). Specify if a similar session has been given previously at a conference, and if so, whether any of the content has changed.
  • Workshops: Focus on Interactive, hands-on engagement with tools or best practices.
  • Tutorials: Structured educational sessions aimed at teaching skills relevant to digital preservation.
  • Panels: Focus on interactive discussions about significant issues or trends in digital preservation.
• Length: Up to 3 pages.

Submission Process

All peer-reviewed submissions must be made through ConfTool.

Instructions for using the iPRES 2026 submission using ConfTool submission system are not yet available. An announcement with link and guidelines will be provided before february 2026.