Register Now: Annual DDI Meetings

[Jared Lyle]

Dear DDI Community:

We're excited to invite you to the virtual Annual Meeting of the Scientific Community on May 22, 2025 (15:00 UTC +1) and the virtual Annual Meeting of Members on June 10, 2025 (15:00 UTC +1).  

Why Attend?

• Discover the latest DDI advancements and results from the past year.
• Engage in thoughtful discussions, providing your unique feedback and perspectives.
• Shape the strategic direction and priorities for the upcoming year.

Annual Meeting of the Scientific Community

• Date & Time: May 22, 2025 (15:00 UTC +1)
• Focus: Review and discuss the activities and accomplishments of the Scientific Board/Community; review feedback gathered by the community.
• Register Now

Annual Meeting of Members

• Date & Time: June 10, 2025 (15:00 UTC +1)
• Focus: Review and discuss Alliance and Executive Board activities, including the 2025-2028 budget; serves as a forum for member discussion and feedback.
• Register Now

Additional Information:

• Prep Materials: Full agendas and more details will be shared ahead of the meetings.
• Past Meetings: For a look back at previous accomplishments and discussions, visit https://ddialliance.org/annual-meetings.

We're looking forward to your participation and insights!

Jared Lyle
Executive Director, DDI Alliance
ICPSR, University of Michigan
lyle@umich.edu

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[Jared Lyle]

Dear DDI Community:

This is a friendly reminder to mark your calendars for two important upcoming virtual meetings of the DDI Alliance.  Whether you're new to the community or a long-time participant, these meetings are a great opportunity to learn, share, and help shape the future of DDI.

Annual Meeting of the Scientific Community

• Date & Time: May 22, 2025 (14:00-16:00 UTC)
• Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in DDI standards development and technical work.
• What to Expect: Reporting and discussion of the activities and accomplishments of the Scientific Board, the Technical Committee, and the Working Groups. There will also be a discussion based on incoming contributions from the community.
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Annual Meeting of Members

• Date & Time: June 10, 2025 (14:00-16:00 UTC)
• Who Should Attend: Representatives of member organizations, and anyone interested in Alliance governance and strategy.
• What to Expect: Learn about key initiatives and decisions from the Alliance and Executive Board, including the proposed 2025–2028 budget -- with a modest 5% membership fee adjustment starting in 2026-27. You'll also hear about website updates and help explore income-generating strategies to support our shared goals — your input makes a difference!
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Additional Information: To help you prepare, the 2025 meeting agendas are available along with archived materials from previous years at: https://ddialliance.org/annual-meetings.

We hope to see you there and look forward to your insights!