This hybrid event offers three days of discussions, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities with leading experts in academia, industry, and IT.
Date: 08 – 10 July, 2025
Location: Siegburg, Germany & Online (hybrid)
More details & registration: MSE Research Data Forum 2025
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Who Should Attend?
This forum is designed for anyone involved in research data management (RDM) and digital workflows in Materials Science and Engineering, including:
• Students and technicians.
• Researchers and engineers at all career levels.
• IT specialists working with materials data infrastructure.
• Industry professionals integrating data-driven processes.
• Developers of digital tools and workflows for MSE.
Why Participate?
• Discover how FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) can improve research efficiency and impact.
• Learn how electronic lab notebooks (ELNs), AI, and digital workflows enhance data management and collaboration.
• Explore real-world RDM applications and practical solutions for daily research challenges.
• Gain insights from keynotes, live demonstrations, and interactive sessions led by experts in materials science and data management.
• Connect with experts and peers to accelerate your work/application and exchange ideas.
• Share your experiences—whether it’s a challenge, a solution, or a workflow you use—every perspective helps shape the future of NFDI-MatWerk.
Key Topics & Program Highlights
Each day of the forum will focus on a key aspect of digital transformation in materials science:
• Day 1: Connecting Materials Science with Research Data Management (RDM)
o Hands-on demonstrations of digital tools in real use.
o Electronic lab notebook (ELN) demonstrations and practical applications.
o How RDM can streamline research workflows and improve efficiency.
• Day 2: RDM in Action – Real-World Applications & Collaboration
o How digital workflows support research in practise.
o Community exchange: experiences, challenges, and solutions.
o Collaboration strategies between academia and industry.
• Day 3: Turning Change into Opportunity
o Implementing digital solutions at different research levels.
o How education and cultural shifts can drive a data-driven MSE community.
o Future perspectives for accelerated science and open collaboration.
The MSE Research Data Forum 2025 is an opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and contribute to the digital transformation of materials science. Whether you are just starting with RDM or already implementing advanced workflows, your insights matter.