52nd Annual Conference of IASSIST
Sea Change: Transforming Data Practices
Vancouver, Canada, May 25-28, 2027
Host institution: Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia
Stay tuned for more information in October 2026.
IASSIST (International Association for Social Science Information Services and Technology) is an international organization of professionals working with information technology and data services to support research and teaching. IASSIST members are working together to advocate for responsible data management and use, to build a broader community surrounding research data, and encourage the development of data professionals.
We are pleased to announce that in 2027 our annual conference will return to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The conference will be held in-person in May. See you in Vancouver 2027! It will be the Best IASSIST. Ever.
Call for Submissions
Submit your workshop, panel, paper, poster, lightning talk or other presentation proposal now. The deadline is Novermber 13, 2026.
IASSIST 2027 Program Committee
- Please send all questions to programme@lists.iassistdata.org
- Chairs: Meryl Brodsky, Sandra Sawchuk, Meghan Goodchild
Conference info
Nestled between the Burrard Inlet and the Salish Sea (Strait of Georgia), Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia. With a population of just over 660,000, Vancouver enjoys two research universities (Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia) along with several comprehensive universities and colleges. It is a beautiful and vibrant city with both cultural and outdoor attractions.
Logo image: Paul Lesack