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Submission Instructions (peer-reviewed)

Review Process

Submissions will be peer-reviewed based on the iPRES 2026 Reviewer Instructions.

General Requirements

  • Language: English
  • File Format: Microsoft Word Document (DOCX)
  • Templates: Use the provided iPRES 2026 template. Download it here:
  • Title: Up to 15 words
  • ORCID iD: Required for all authors. ORCID iDs uniquely identify researchers and link them to their work and affiliations.
  • Keywords:
    • Select up to 3 terms from the iPRES vocabulary spreadsheet that best describe the content of your submission, and up to 2 additional terms of your own choosing if needed.
    • For guidance on selecting the appropriate vocabulary terms, please refer to the ‘Usage Guidelines’ tab in the iPRES vocabulary spreadsheet.
  • AI Usage:
  • Submissions must be made through ConfTool.

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.