The CILIP Metadata and Discovery Group Conference 2026 will be held on Wednesday 11th March and Thursday 12th March 2026, followed by the UK Committee on RDA (UKCoR) RDA Day on Friday
13th March 2026 at Engineers' House, Bristol.
The theme #MetaFutures is inspired by the legacy of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, whose iconic bridges brought together communities and revolutionised transportation. Just as Brunel's work connected gaps in infrastructure, #MetaFutures
will explore how metadata brings together resources and users as well as how to span the gap between current practices and future challenges, particularly in an age of rapidly advancing AI technologies.
RDA Day on Friday 13th March will support those wishing to understand the Resource Description and Access content standard and those wanting to implement RDA, with practical activities and informative sessions led by the UK’s experts.
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Full Conference and RDA Day attendance (11/03/2026 - 13/03/2026) includes:
- conference attendance each day
- snacks, teas/coffees and lunches each day
- ticket for the MDG Conference Pub Quiz on Wednesday evening (11/03/2026)
- ticket for the MDG Conference Formal Dinner on Thursday evening (12/03/2026)
Please note that accommodation is not included.
CILIP/MDG Members
Early Bird Rate: £382.50 + VAT (until 3rd Nov 2025)
Full Rate: £450 + VAT (until 6th March 2026)
Non-Members
Early Bird Rate: £467.50 + VAT (until 3rd Nov 2025)
Full Rate: £550 + VAT (until 6th March 2026)
Employer Partners
Early Bird Rate: £425 + VAT (until 3rd Nov 2025)
Full Rate: £500 + VAT (until 6th March 2026)
Employer Partner staff should contact their rep or email
employerpartners@cilip.org.uk
for their discount code.
Day 1 programme ticket 11/03/2026
Attendance at Day 1 of the Conference (Wednesday, 11th March) includes:
- conference attendance for the day
- snacks, teas/coffees and lunch
- ticket for the MDG Conference Pub Quiz in the evening. First round on us (maybe second one too!)
Day 2 programme ticket 12/03/2026
Attendance at Day 2 of the Conference (Thursday, 12th March) includes:
- conference attendance for the day
- snacks, teas/coffees and lunch
Day 3 (RDA Day) programme ticket 13/03/2026
Attendance at Day 3 (RDA Day) of the Conference (Friday, 13th March) includes:
- attendance for the day of the UKCoR RDA Day
- snacks, teas/coffees and lunch
Please note that accommodation is not included in any of the day tickets and, if attending Day 2, a
ticket for the formal dinner can be booked separately.
CILIP/MDG Members
Early Bird Rate: £187 + VAT (until 3rd Nov 2025)
Full Rate: £220 + VAT (until 6th March 2026)
Non-Members
Early Bird Rate: £216.75 + VAT (until 3rd Nov 2025)
Full Rate: £255 + VAT (until 6th March 2026)
Employer Partners
Early Bird Rate: £201.45 + VAT (until 3rd Nov 2025)
Full Rate: £237 + VAT (until 6th March 2026)
Employer Partner staff should contact their rep or email
employerpartners@cilip.org.uk
for their discount code.
Day 2 programme ticket 12/03/2026
Attendance at Day 2 of the Conference (Thursday, 12th March) includes:
- conference attendance for the day
- snacks, teas/coffees and lunch
- MDG Conference Formal Dinner 12/03/2026
CILIP/MDG Members
Early Bird Rate: £264 + VAT (until 3rd Nov 2025)
Full Rate: £300 + VAT (until 6th March 2026)
Non-Members
Early Bird Rate: £309 + VAT (until 3rd Nov 2025)
Full Rate: £345 + VAT (until 6th March 2026)
Employer Partners
Early Bird Rate: £286.45 + VAT (until 3rd Nov 2025)
Full Rate: £322 + VAT (until 6th March 2026)
Employer Partner staff should contact their rep or email
employerpartners@cilip.org.uk
for their discount code.
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