Welcome to the second edition of the NFDI4Energy Newsletter in 2026.
In this edition, we are pleased to share several exciting updates: We look back on the 3rd NFDI4Energy Conference in Aachen, highlight new collaborations through Memoranda of Understanding with fellow NFDI consortia, introduce the NFDI4Energy Research Data Management Commitment, and provide updates on upcoming events and community activities.
If there are specific topics you’d like us to cover in future editions, feel free to let us know (outreach@nfdi4energy.org). We look forward to hearing from you!
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3rd NFDI4Energy Conference in Aachen |
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The 3rd NFDI4Energy Conference in Aachen brought together researchers and infrastructure experts to discuss current developments in research data management for energy research, including FAIR infrastructures, semantic technologies, and energy system modeling. |
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Strengthening Collaboration through MoUs |
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NFDI4Energy has recently signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with NFDI4ING, KonsortSWD – NFDI4Society, and NFDI-MatWerk. These collaborations strengthen interdisciplinary cooperation in research data management, foster interoperability between services and infrastructures, and support FAIR research data practices across different research communities. |
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Join the NFDI4Energy RDM Commitment! |
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The NFDI4Energy Research Data Management Commitment is a shared, non-binding pledge to strengthen FAIR and sustainable research data management in energy research. Individuals and institutions are invited to join the initiative and support transparent, interoperable, and reusable research practices. |
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NFDI4Energy at the Research Data Day 2026 in Bremen |
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On March 19, 2026, NFDI4Energy participated in the Research Data Day 2026 in Bremen to discuss current developments in research data management and AI in science.
Read the full report on LinkedIn.
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NFDI4Energy at the BERD@NFDI Community Networking Event in Munich |
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On April 29, 2026, NFDI4Energy participated in the BERD@NFDI Community Networking Event in Munich. The event provided opportunities for exchange on Open Science, research data management, and research data infrastructures, while fostering discussions on collaboration across different research communities.
Read the full report on LinkedIn.
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NFDI4Energy at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Research Network on Energy System Analysis |
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In April 28-29, 2026, NFDI4Energy participated in the 2026 Annual Conference of the Research Network on Energy System Analysis in Berlinand contributed with several workshops on research data management and methodological transparency in energy research.
Read the full report on LinkedIn.
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Upcoming Events
If you want to get in touch with NFDI4Energy representatives, you can find them at the following upcoming events:
Netzwerktreffen 2026 Forschungsnetzwerk Stromnetze: June 16-17, 2026 – Bonn, Germany.
London Climate Action Week June 28-29, 2026 – London, England. Metadata Mapping Hackathon: July 16-17, 2026 – Karlsruhe, Germany. SciCAR Conference 2026: September 17-18, 2026 – Dortmund, Germany. DACH 2026: September 21-23, 2026 – Linz, Austria.
We look forward to meeting you there! |
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