Greetings,

A friendly reminder that the Great Digital Preservation Bake Off
demonstrations must be submitted <https://forms.gle/K2WiG81RWB5E75hi9> by
June 8, EOB. There's still time to donate to the pantry
<https://forms.gle/6Gcjn3uyky7HfR7X8> as well!

Thanks,
Nathan

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Nathan Tallman
Executive Director, APTrust
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434-924-4582
Schedule a Meeting <https://scheduler.zoom.us/ntallman>


On Mon, May 4, 2026 at 10:25 AM Nathan Tallman <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> Calling all technical whisk-takers; the iPRES 2026 Ad Hoc Programme is now
> open!
>
> There are several categories available in the AdHoc programme, including The
> Great Digital Preservation Bake Off
> <https://ipres2026.dk/call-for-contributions/the-digital-preservation-bake-off/>,
> which returns to iPRES 2026 (September 21-25 in Copenhagen). Whether you're
> a seasoned baker or a first-timer, we want to see your tools in action.
>
> This year, we are recruiting for two tracks
> <https://ipres2026.dk/call-for-contributions/the-digital-preservation-bake-off/>:
> the Signature Home Bake and the Showstopper Pro Bake. The submission
> deadline is June 8th, 2026. Submit via:
> https://forms.gle/K2WiG81RWB5E75hi9.
>
> 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.
>
> *Submit your Bake Off proposal via the online form
> <https://forms.gle/K2WiG81RWB5E75hi9> by 8 June 2026, End of Day, Anywhere
> on Earth.*
>
> *🍳 Open Kitchen Hours — Come Ask Us Anything!*
> Not sure which track is right for you? Curious about the Pantry? Just want
> to know what on earth a Showstopper Pro Bake actually involves? Join us for
> Open Kitchen Hours on May 22nd — an informal, open Zoom session where the
> organising committee will be on hand to answer your questions.
>
> We're running two sessions to accommodate different time zones:
>
>    - For ACST/NZ timezones: Register here
>    <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gTdVr4bRTkSgysx-Zyeu2Q>
>    - For US/EU timezones: Register here
>    <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kKUZoX9uRJGD1xABxvOuYA>
>
> No need to prepare anything — just bring your questions (and maybe a
> snack).
>
> Best wishes,
> The Great Digital Preservation Bake Off Organising Committee
>
> --
> Nathan Tallman
> Executive Director, APTrust
> [log in to unmask] / [log in to unmask]
> 434-924-4582
> Schedule a Meeting <https://scheduler.zoom.us/ntallman>
>