The Data Provider Forum of the Astronomy Competence Center Pilot project will take place in Heidelberg from Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 March 2026.
The goal of this forum is to put together researchers and technicians, RIs, data-intensive projects, astronomy data providers discuss the on-line publishing of astronomical and astroparticle data and related services using the International Virtual Observatory Alliance (IVOA) standards to ensure their data is FAIR-compliant.
It will offer an opportunity to identify common challenges and problems, to exchange solutions, and to share perspectives, also to learn through hands-on sessions on chosen data publishing applications.