NFDI4Chem attends the 9th EuChemS Chemistry Congress in Dublin
From 7 to 11 July, NFDI4Chem had the privilege of attending the 9th EuChemS Chemistry Congress in Dublin, a major event in the global chemistry community. This Congress was an excellent opportunity for us to engage with a diverse group of chemists and discuss the critical issue of Research Data Management (RDM). It was incredibly rewarding to see the growing interest in RDM and to have meaningful conversations with many professionals dedicated to advancing and/or applying this crucial aspect of chemical research.
A highlight of our time at the congress was catching up with familiar faces from various journals, companies, NGOs and learned societies. The exchange of ideas and experiences provided valuable insights and strengthened our shared commitment to improving RDM standards.
Co-charing symposium
One of the most significant moments for NFDI4Chem at the congress was co-chairing a symposium with the UK’s Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) entitled “FAIR Data for Chemistry: National Infrastructures, Standards, Tools and Resources’. The symposium focused on the implementation of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data principles in chemistry. The presentations and discussions highlighted the progress being made in establishing national infrastructures, developing standards, and creating tools and resources to facilitate better data management.
We are particularly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with PSDI in organising this symposium. The shared vision and collaborative efforts of our organisations are critical to advancing the adoption of FAIR data practices in the chemical sciences. The discussions at the symposium highlighted the importance of collaboration, standardisation and innovation in achieving our goals.
Outlook
We look forward to continuing these conversations and collaborations, and we thank everyone who visited us at the GDCh booth and attended our symposium. Together we are making significant progress towards a more data-driven future for chemistry.
