PRESERVATION & MIGRATION SEMINAR 2026
Digital time: show me how you do it!
Recipes for audiovisual content longevity
Preservation & Migration Seminar 2026 – June 4-5 – Dublin, Ireland – Royal Irish Academy
The FIAT/IFTA Preservation & Migration Commission (PMC), in collaboration with RTÉ and the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI), invites you to the first on-site edition of the annual PMC Seminar, dedicated to preservation, migration, and the digital preservation of media content.
The event will be hosted at the Royal Irish Academy on June 4-5, 2026. This edition’s theme is:
Digital time: show me how you do it!
Recipes for audiovisual content longevity
Gain expert insights into the evolving challenges of audiovisual preservation and media migration, as global specialists share strategies for safeguarding content in an era of rapid technological change.
Through case studies, technical deep dives, and panel discussions, the seminar will address key issues impacting preservation today, including possible roles of AI, media archive eco-impact, content authenticity, cost models, and more.
HOSTS
VENUE
ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY
19 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 HH58
The seminar will take place at the Royal Irish Academy, housed in a distinguished red-brick building dating from circa 1756. The elegant four-bay structure rises four storeys over a basement and reflects the architectural character and intellectual heritage of the Georgian period.
Located in the heart of Dublin city centre, the Academy offers a prestigious and welcoming setting, combining historic charm with an atmosphere dedicated to scholarship, research, and cultural exchange. Its central location makes it easily accessible while providing an inspiring environment for discussion and collaboration.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Topics of interest
- The role of AI in digital preservation
- Media archive eco-impact
- Preservation of content authenticity
- Preservation of born digital content
- Storage technologies for digital media preservation
- Formats for digital media preservation
- Cost models for digital media preservation
- Digital preservation vs media management
- Use/adoption/adaptation of OAIS model in media archives
- Digital preservation planning
- Preservation of metadata
- Data and system migration issues
- Technical quality of archive content for content repurposing
- Physical preservation and restoration
- Migration
Types of proposals
- Presentation (30 min)
- Discussion Panel (45-60 min)
- Demo (20 min)