HMC Conference – The Hub for Excellence in Metadata Research

Discover how metadata drives better science. Connect with experts. Shape the future of FAIR data.

The HMC Conference is the flagship annual event of the Helmholtz Metadata Collaboration (HMC) – a meeting place for everyone passionate about turning data into impact and bringing metadata to life.

Each year, the conference unites experts from science, infrastructure, technology, and data stewardship to explore cutting-edge developments in FAIR data, metadata quality, semantics, interoperability, and AI-driven research workflows.

The HMC Conference 2026, themed “Metadata in Action,” showcases practical solutions, innovative applications, and inspiring success stories from across the research landscape. Through talks, posters, demos, and community-driven workshops, participants actively shape how metadata will be used in the future.

On this page, you will find all details for the current edition as well as insights into previous conferences, including programs, proceedings, and additional materials.

Join the HMC community – discover, connect, and help shape the future of metadata-powered research and be part of the conversation: Follow the latest updates, share your insights, and connect with fellow participants using our official conference hashtag: #HMCconference2026

A compilation of all contributions to our HMC Conferences can be found on Zenodo