The Research Data Alliance is hosting a webinar to learn more about what RDA is and the benefits of attending the RDA’s 17th Plenary meeting. The webinar will take place on 26 October at 11:00 UTC.

Webinar speakers include Hilary Hanahoe, RDA Secretary General, Kevin Ashley (DCC), Juan-Bicarregui (STFC), Christopher Brown (Jisc) and Sarah Jones (GÉANT). The following topics will be covered: 

• RDA and the world of open science

• An overview of the local hosts DCC, UKRI, and Jisc, and their coming together to organise RDA's 17th Plenary 

• Building the global infrastructure and RDA’s contribution

• Community building and best practice

• RDA UK 

• Calls for sessions and co-located events, and RDA Plenaries - how does it work? 

• Hybrid and Virtual Plenaries 

Register for the webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2430363111146029836

RDA's 17th Plenary Meeting will take place on 20-22 April 2021. The Plenary is currently scheduled as a hybrid event, with a physical component at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre and enhanced virtual participation. More information about the event can be found here.