๐ Cologne | ๐ Mannheim | ๐ Kiel | ๐ Nuremberg
About
Join us for an engaging unconference-style workshop designed to foster collaboration and innovation in business, economics, and related research fields!ย
Share your knowledge and experiences, build relationships, and create tangible outputs on data-related topics like reproducible research, unstructured data, or AI. Together with two experienced trainers, you willl dive into thought-provoking sessions, work in dynamic teams, and shape the outcomes of this participant-driven event. Whether you are a researcher, data steward, software engineer, librarian, or other research professional, we would love to meet you! No prerequisites are needed. As this event thrives on participation and group energy, just bring your friends, your ideas, and your curiosity!

The first BERD Unconference Workshop will take place in Cologne, March 19-20.
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Why Attend?
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- Meet peers and collaborate: Build connections and collaborate with like-minded peers from business, economics, and related research fields.
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- Contribute to relevant outcomes: Create tangible outputs such as best practice guides, white papers, or learning materials.
- Gain visibility: Showcase your expertise and contribute to projects that benefit both the wider research community and yourself.
Event Highlights
Day 1: Barcamp Sessions (Half Day)
Kick off with thought-provoking discussions on topics youโre passionate about!
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- Explore Critical Topics: From FAIR data practices to the latest generative AI tools.
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- Set the Agenda: Attendees drive the session topicsโyour voice matters!
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- Collaborative Ideation: End the day by forming project groups for Day 2.
Day 2: Project Development (Full Day)
Dive into focused, hands-on work to create meaningful results.
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- Work in Teams: Join a project of your choice and tackle a challenge in a single day.
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- Deliver Tangible Outputs: Whether itโs a best practice guide or a podcast episode, you will create what you find most meaningful. Be creative!
- Present and Share: Showcase your teamโs results during the closing ceremony.
How to Participate?
Ready to join us? Register today and be part of a collaborative journey to transform research in business, economics, and beyond.
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Letโs co-create the future of research – together!
Upcoming Locations
Join the BERD Unconference as it kicks off in Cologne and continues across Germany throughout the year and into early 2026. Each event is independent and self-contained, so participants are free to attend one or multiple sessions without needing to commit to the entire series:
๐ Cologne | ๐ Mannheim | ๐ Kiel | ๐ Nuremberg