Kindred and Co-located Events - The Digital POWRR Institute

Dates: 10-11 November 2025

Venue: Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand Limited to 30 participants; pre-registration required: Sign up here

The Digital POWRR Institute is an immersive, hands-on training program designed to help cultural heritage professionals build skills, confidence, and community in digital preservation. Rooted in a philosophy of “progress over perfection,” the Institute introduces core concepts, tools, and frameworks through a human-centred, supportive learning environment. Participants engage in practical exercises, peer discussion, and self-assessment activities that equip them to take meaningful, achievable steps toward stewarding digital materials—regardless of their institution’s size, staffing, or budget.

The Digital POWRR Institute will be held in Te Kupenga at Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, New Zealand on 10-11th November 2025. The event is jointly sponsored by the iPRES Regional Impact Committee, PARBICA and Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand.

The institute is limited to 30 attendees and it is expected that participants attend both days of the training. Aotearoa GLAM organisations have priority for registration, with dedicated spaces for members of PARBICA, Te Pūranga iwi archivists cohort, ARANZ, LIANZA, and Museums Aotearoa. If spaces are filled, we will add your name to a waitlist.

There is no registration fee. Tea, coffee and light refreshments for morning/afternoon tea will be provided. Participants are otherwise responsible for arranging and paying for their own meals, accommodation and transport.

Participants should bring a laptop to the workshops to get the most out of the hands on and interactive activities. However, if you are unable to bring a laptop this will not limit your ability to participate.

Note that your contact details will be seen by the co-chairs of the iPRES Regional Impact Committee and shared with training staff of the Digital POWRR Institute. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to either of the co-chairs:

• Nicola Caldwell - Nicola.Caldwell@dia.govt.nz

• Marty Gengenbach - Martin.Gengenbach@dia.govt.nz

Please fill in this form to register: https://forms.gle/BCsYoPuwL6on6g3d6 As numbers are limited for the institute, please note that your place is not confirmed until you receive an email confirmation from the organisers.