Dear all,

This is a gentle last reminder that the Call for the iPRES 2025 Ad Hoc
Programme
<https://www.ipres2025.nz/post/ad-hoc-submissions-what-you-need-to-know> is
now open!

There are several categories available in the AdHoc programme, including The
iPRES Tools Demo (The Great Digital Preservation Bake Off)
<https://www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-tools-demo-session-the-digital-preservation-bake-off>,
which offers a platform for developers and practitioners to showcase their
digital preservation solutions in a live, interactive setting.

Participants will demonstrate how their tools address real-world challenges
in digital preservation. Both seasoned and emerging tool developers have
the opportunity to serve up and demonstrate the value and effectiveness of
their digital preservation tools in a short, timed presentation. Please
note that there is no actual baking at the Bake Off.

This year, the Bake Off features two tracks: the Amuse Bouche challenge
<https://www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-digital-preservation-bake-off-2025-amuse-bouche-challenge-tiny-tools-tasty-wins>
for
practitioners and the Tasting Spoon challenge
<https://www.ipres2025.nz/post/ipres-2025-bake-off-tasting-spoon-challenge-single-serving-demos-from-the-caterers>
for
service providers.

Submit your Bake Off proposal via the online form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9lY0SnJG-5WYakpWGfW25FZrmggZhr99daLeU6PekUjeUGA/viewform>
until
*31 July 2025*, End of Day, Anywhere on Earth.

At the Bake Off we use the ‘iPRES Pantry
<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_BFjNw95HhH45VO-Y2gmJTbd6kfYAtuY?usp=sharing>,’
a curated set of test files and datasets supplied by the community, which
enables participants to demonstrate their solutions. Currently, our pantry
features a wide range of files, but we are always looking for new ones! To
submit your digital ingredients, upload them through Box, with the
appropriate license for use and reuse
<https://virginia.app.box.com/f/ba578f552acd4e1ea04807cef12d7893>, and a
text file with your name and contact information. Remember, only submit
content for which you can assign or obtain a license.

If you have any questions regarding the Ad Hoc programme, please contact
[log in to unmask]
Best wishes,
The Great Digital Preservation Bake Off Organising Committee

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Georgia Moppett (she/her), Community & Content Officer

Open Preservation Foundation (OPF) <https://openpreservation.org/>

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