Mark your calendars for the second edition of DiTraRe Symposium on Digital Transformation of Research: we will meet from 6 to 7 of April 2027 in Karlsruhe, KIT! This year's edition will be focusing on interdisciplinarity in digital research practices. Expect inspiring keynotes, dynamic panel discussions, and interactive sessions that encourage lively exchange and collaboration. We look forward to seeing you there!
Karlsruhe, KIT Engler-Bunte-Institut, 6-7 April 2027
We are excited to invite you to the DiTraRe Symposium, hosted by the Leibniz ScienceCampus Digital Transformation of Research (DiTraRe). The DiTraRe Symposium will take place on December 2-3, 2025 as a noon-to-noon event, at the Centre for Arts and Media (ZKM) in Karlsruhe. The event will focus on digital research practices, including the use of AI and open science. Expect an inspiring keynote, dynamic panel discussions, and interactive sessions that encourage lively exchange and collaboration. We look forward to seeing you there!
DiTraRe Leibniz Science Campus
Our research investigates the influence of digitalisation on research, shedding light on its potentials, challenges, and risks. The DiTraRe project is structured around four interdisciplinary use cases. These are the following: Sensitive Data in Sports Science, Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering, Publication of Large Data Sets (climate research), and Chemotion Electronic Lab Notebook. Moreover, four dimensions work together with the use cases providing analytical and methodological perspectives: Reflection & Resonance, Exploration & Knowledge Organisation, Legal & Ethical Challenges, Tools & Processes. Together, these elements form a comprehensive framework for exploring digital transformation in research. Learn more about DiTraRe on our main website.
Stay Connected
To stay up to date, follow us on LinkedIn and Mastodon, where we regularly share news and updates about the event. We encourage you to join the discussion forum, connect with other participants, and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest information. Find recordings from our Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Digitalisation of Research on YouTube, and all the DiTraRe related publications and presentations on Zenodo.
History
Visit the Symposium 2025 website and contributions collection on Zenodo.
Contact
If you have any questions concerning the Symposium or our other activities, don’t hesitate to contact us at ditrare [at] fiz-karlsruhe.de (ditrare[at]fiz-karlsruhe[dot]de).
06.04.2027
Speaker TBA.
Activity x get-to-know-each-other.
Session format: discussion forum.
Session format: fishbowl.
Participants presentations of papers accepted to the Symposium. Format: Pecha Kucha or lightning talk.
Poster slam & poster session
The conference dinner will be on a self-paid basis.
07.04.2027
Speaker TBA.
Activity x get-to-know-each-other.
Participants presentations of papers accepted to the Symposium. Format: Pecha Kucha or lightning talk.
Session format: mixed methods.
Session format: world café.
Venue
We are delighted to host our symposium at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Engler-Bunte-Institut (EBI), located at the KIT Campus South.
How to get to KIT-EBI
📍 Address:
KIT Campus South building 40.13, Engler-Bunte-Ring 7, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany, see Campus Plan
🚋 By public transport:
From Karlsruhe main train station (Hauptbahnhof), take the tram line 3 towards the stop "Durlacher Tor/KIT-Campus Süd", alternatively S4 or S8 towards the stop "Kronenplatz". From there, walk across the KIT Campus South for around 700 m (10 min.). Check possible connections in the KVV journey planner (simply type "KIT EBI" as destination).
🚗 By car:
Please mind that the KIT Campus is only directly reachable via car with a special permit. Visitors can park outside of the KIT gates in the publicly accessible areas. We recommend parking at the Waldparkplatz close to Fasanengarten. Read official KIT arrival instructions.
🚶♂️🚲 By foot or bike:
From the Karlsruhe central square, Marktplatz, it is around 1.5 km to the KIT EBI (20 minutes walk or 10 minutes bike ride).
Where to stay
For your convenience, we compiled an independent selection of nearby hotels offering comfortable accommodation during the Symposium. Make sure to book your stay in advance!
Premier Inn Karlsruhe City Am Wasserturm Hotel
Conference Language
The Symposium will take place in English.
Zenodo community and proceedings
We will create a Zenodo community where we will collect all the materials from the Symposium.
The Symposium proceedings will consist of reports from each session combined with accepted papers and will be published at the KIT Open.
Organising Committee
The Symposium is collaboratively organised by the Leibniz Science Campus. The Consortium participants particularly involved are:
- Anna Jacyszyn, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
- Harald Sack, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure + Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute of Applied Informatics and Formal Description Methods (KIT AIFB)
- Constanze Scherz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (KIT ITAS)
- Christian Bonatto-Minella, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
- Felix Bach, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
- Katja Keller, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Sports and Sports Science (KIT IfSS)
- Silvia Becker, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering (KIT IBT) + University Heart Center Freiburg, Bad Krozingen
- Linda Nierling, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (KIT ITAS)
- Angelina Sophie Dähms, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (KIT ITAS)
- Franziska Boehm, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
- Lea Sophie Singson, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
- Axel Loewe, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute of Biomedical Engineering (KIT IBT)
- Diana Dimitrova, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
- Christian Rose, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Sports and Sports Science (KIT IfSS)
- Tobias Kerzenmacher, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research, Atmospheric Trace Gases and Remote Sensing (KIT IMKASF)
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Local Organising Committee
The local organising team additionally consists of:
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Contact
If you have any questions concerning the Symposium, please contact us at ditrare [at] fiz-karlsruhe.de (ditrare[at]fiz-karlsruhe[dot]de).
Participation Fee and Registration
The registration fee for the DiTraRe Symposium 2027 is 150 € total (excluding VAT) and includes in-person attendance at KIT-EBI, coffee breaks, lunches, and conference materials. We have limited availability of tickets so make sure to save your spot in time!
👉 Registration link coming soon!
Unlock the future of research at the DiTraRe Symposium! The event will feature dedicated sessions of oral presentations and a poster slam with poster session. Make sure to showcase your research and submit your contribution! We accept two types of submissions: short papers (poster papers) and long papers. All contributions will be included in the Symposium proceedings, to be published after the event. Moreover, authors of the most inspiring contributions may be selected to participate as speakers in one of the Symposium sessions!
We invite researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts to showcase their innovative work at our event in a prestigious location. The ScienceCampus DiTraRe explores the potentials, challenges, and risks of digitalisation in research through an interdisciplinary lens. This symposium aims to provide a vibrant platform for networking, encourage cross-disciplinary exchange, and spark discussions on how digitalisation is transforming the research landscape. Submit your paper and be part of a vibrant community exploring the latest advancements in the digitalisation of research.
Why Present at the Symposium?
- Showcase your research to a diverse audience of experts and peers.
- Receive valuable feedback and expand your professional network.
- Gain visibility and recognition for your work.
List of Topics
We welcome submissions on topics related to the digital transformation of research in a wide range of research branches. Our DiTraRe Leibniz Science Campus is investigating the influence of digital transformation of research in multidimensional way. With this call for papers, we would like to give you the opportunity to present your research to an interdisciplinary audience.
The following areas are especially aligned with our Symposium sessions:
- Knowledge Representation and AI, i.e.:
- AI-Ready University
- Data Infrastructures as a Foundation for AI Projects
- Federated Infrastructures, Knowledge Representation and AI in the Humanities
- Legal and Ethical Challenges, i.e.:
- Law and Ethics in Digitalization of Research
- AI and Usage of Research Data
- Research Infrastructures, i.e.:
- Advancing Machine Learning Through Open and Large-Scale Data Initiatives
- Leveraging Established E-Infrastructures to Enhance Research Data Management and EOSC Integration
- NFDI: A Science-Driven Network for FAIR Research Data as a Common Good
- Impact on Science and Society, i.e.:
- Digital Transformation in Science – the Role of Generative AI Tools for Changes in Research Practice and Knowledge Production
- Publishing in the Age of AI: How Generative AI Is Transforming Scientific Communication
- Generative AI in the Practice of Scientific Policy Advice - Potentials and Challenges at the Interface of Science and Politics
- Reflection on the Science Society Interface of Generative AI
- Protected data spaces, i.e.:
- Sensitive data in sports science
- Smart data acquisition, i.e.:
- Electronic lab notebook for chemistry
- AI-based knowledge realms, i.e.:
- AI in biomedical engineering
- Publication cultures, i.e.:
- Publication of large datasets in climate research
Find a comprehensive list of suggested topics on our EasyChair call for posters (link TBA).
Submission Guidelines
- We accept:
- Short papers (poster papers), up to two pages - articles describing the contents of your poster.
- Long papers, up to five pages - articles describing all types of research (be it vision papers, preliminary results, ongoing and finished work, conclusions, comparisons, literature reviews, etc.).
- Find extensive information on our call in the EasyChair portal: link TBA.
- Submission link: TBA.
- Article length: maximum 2 pages for short papers and 5 pages for long papers (excluding references) in the DiTraRe LaTeX template style, download files here (link TBA). Appendix only allowed for long papers.
- Language: English.
- Clearly present your research objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusion.
- Accepted short papers will be presented as printed posters and as flash talks (1 min.) during Poster Slam at the Symposium.
- Poster size (to be presented at the Symposium): max. A0 (841 x 1189 mm) in portrait orientation.
- Accepted long papers will be presented as oral contributions in the form of a lightning talk or Pecha Kucha presentation (6-7 min.).
- At least one author of the accepted submission must be registered and attend the Symposium to present the contribution during the Symposium.
- Proceedings: Accepted submissions will be published collectively in proceedings. LaTeX file will have to be provided for each submission.
Important Dates
- Registration and submissions open: December 2026.
- Submission deadline: 1 February 2027 end of the day AoE.
- Acceptance notice: 5 March 2027.
- Symposium: 6-7 April 2027.
- Proceedings submission: 30 April 2027.
Call for Posters Program Committee
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Call for Posters Organising Committee
The Symposium is collaboratively organised by the Leibniz Science Campus. The Consortium participants particularly involved in the call for posters are:
- Anna Jacyszyn, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
- Harald Sack, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure + Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute of Applied Informatics and Formal Description Methods (KIT AIFB)
- Constanze Scherz, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS)
- Felix Bach, FIZ Karlsruhe - Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure
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How to Submit
Submit your poster paper via the EasyChair submission portal: link TBA.
Find extensive info on submissions on the EasyChair call for posters: link TBA.
Contact Us
For inquiries, please contact us at ditrare [at] fiz-karlsruhe.de (ditrare[at]fiz-karlsruhe[dot]de).
Be a part of the DiTraRe Symposium and contribute to shaping the future of digitalised research. We look forward to your submissions and inspiring interactions!