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The Research Data Access Preservation Association Summit 2026 was supposed to be our first conference back in person. I was *so very excited* to see and hug friends who last I saw in March 2020 in New Mexico. We got the announcement late last week that we're moving it to online. (1/) #RDAP
As an individual -- one who deeply misses the community of that national group -- I am sad and frustrated. But those emotions aren't at my organization, who is showing care and responsibility, it's at the larger federal situation driving this. (2/) #RDAP
It's been 3 months under the current administration and so many friends and colleagues (1) cannot travel safely due to multiple reasons (2) may not have jobs (3) may have jobs but not travel funding (4) are concerned for their health traveling (5) other (3/) #RDAP
The daily compounding concerns led to conversations -- at least some of which I was part of as a committee chair and a worried member -- and I deeply appreciate what RDAP Leadership did with getting feedback and making thoughtful decisions (4/) #RDAP
I also know there were financial considerations, as there would be with any in person conference and yes -- I'd prefer my org to stay fiscally responsible. And that meant making a decision and not ending up in a sunk cost situation (5/) #RDAP
I'm very grateful to the 2026 Conference Planning Committee who had found locations and done a *ton* of work already trying to prepare for next year. They now have to pivot but we at least know much better how to do online conferences. (6/) #RDAP
Whether we'll be able to join together in person in 2027 or find other ways to connect -- community building among data professionals continues to be critical. But I'm proud of #RDAP and doing our best to care for our community.
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