From Strategy to Science Delivery, May 11-14, 2027, Denver, CO
The Community for Data Integration (CDI) has hosted CDI-wide and in-person meetings since 2010. The gatherings are critical to focusing expertise and interaction to address our community's data-related challenges of the moment. The CDI's collective knowledge about science data and technology will help attendees navigate the path from strategy to science delivery.
What Can You Expect?
From Tuesday morning to Friday afternoon, we are planning a schedule that includes plenary sessions, breakouts, a DataBlast poster and demo session, and training events.
November and December 2026: agenda planning and preparation by attendees
January 2027: draft agenda to decide attendance, USGS UTRIP deadline, meeting approval steps
February and March 2027: finalizing registration and participation
April 2027: finalizing session details
May 2027: the hybrid event!
Previous CDI workshop agendas can be viewed here. 2025 Part 1 | 2025 Part 2 | 2023 | 2021 | 2019
Dates to Remember
- Call for session submissions opens: 11/1/2026
- Call for session submissions closes: 12/14/2026
- Session submission notifications: 1/4/2027
- Draft agenda announcement: 1/4/2027
- USGS UTRIP Conference Database deadline: (4 months before event) 1/11/2027
- USGSers must Complete Travel Authorization: 40 days before: 4/1/2027
- Event dates: 5/11-5/14/2027
Submission Types
- Session: There will be a limited number of 90-minute session slots. Proposers fill out a form describing their session plan and alignment to the workshop theme by 12/14/2026.
- 15-minute talk: 15-minute talks will be considered for how they fit into proposed and new sessions.
- Poster: 2' by 3' posters (portrait) are invited. A template will be provided.
- Demonstration: Laptop demos are invited.
CDI members on our contact list will be informed about workshop deadlines and milestones. If you would like to join the CDI, fill out this form.
There is no cost for registration.
Workshop Timeline
| What | When (approximate) |
|---|
| Sign up to help with the workshop | Any time |
Step 1: USGSers sign up for travel, local, and virtual attendance in UTRIP Non-USGSers sign up for future updates | By January 11, 2027 is the UTRIP deadline |
| Step 2: Agenda development: Submit a session or 15-minute talk | November 1 - December 14, 2026 |
| Initial agenda released | January 2027 |
| Session development and design meeting for session leads | February 2027 |
| Step 3: Confirm participation details | February-March 2027 |
| CDI Workshop | May 11-14, 2027 |
