Digital Footprints Conference

Next Digital Footprints Conference will take place at the University of York: 19-21st of May 2026

What can you learn at our conference?

Join us in York on 19th-21st May for the fourth Digital Footprints Conference. This annual event brings together academics, policymakers, government representatives and industry to share and discuss the potential of digital data for public good.

This year, the conference expands to three days. In partnership with Smart Data Research UK, day one will showcase how smart data is driving innovation across health and wellbeing, digital society, sustainability, productivity and prosperity.

Days two and three will feature the academic Digital Footprints conference programme run by the International Society for the Study of Digital Footprints, bringing together academics, policymakers, government representatives, and industry to discuss the potential of digital data for public good.

We look forward to seeing you in York for an action-packed three days!

You can find the Programme and further details here