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G’day! Welcome to IDW 2025
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| The International Science Council’s Committee on Data (CODATA) and World Data System (WDS), and the Research Data Alliance (RDA), are delighted to announce International Data Week 2025 will take place for the first time in Australia from the 13-16 October 2025, in Brisbane/Meanjin.
Australia is the proud host of IDW 2025, offering a backdrop of world-class cultural and natural wonders. From its pristine beaches to its immersive cities and of course the outback, take the chance to immerse yourself in all Australia has to offer. Australia presents an array of diverse experiences. Whether you’re savouring the country’s renowned culinary delights, engaging with its unique wildlife, conquering the iconic Harbour Bridge, or taking the ultimate road trip to see famous, natural landmarks, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.
Why not extend your stay and dive into everything this once-in-a-lifetime destination has in store? If you’re unsure where to begin, check out our Australian bucket list for inspiration. |
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Reach new heights climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Why not pop up to Sydney while you’re here, don’t worry it’s only a short 1-hour flight from Melbourne. While your there climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge on a Bridge Climb experience, for a stunning 360-degree view of the harbour city. The Bridge is the widest long-span bridge and tallest steel arch bridge in the world. Enjoy the view! |
Cuddle a koala at the world-famous Australia Zoo
Made famous by the Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo is a renowned wildlife park both within Australia and around the zoo. While your there meet a very special Aussie icon – the cuddly koala! You can cuddle one of the gorgeous koalas and learn all about these marvellous marsupials. |
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Explore the spiritual heart of Australia, Uluru
Get ready to be blown away by World Heritage-listed natural wonders, iconic wildlife and the red dirt of the Australian Outback. The Uluru region is home to two of Australia’s most famous rock formations, a mighty canyon and an ancient indigenous culture rich in story, dance and art. |
Enjoy a delightful drop at one of South Australia’s wonderful wine regions
If sitting back and relaxing with a glass of wine is more your taste why not visit one of South Australia’s breath-taking wine regions. Between the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra and everything in between there is sure to be a region that suits you. |
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Immerse yourself in the Melbourne Fringe Festival
Why not head down to Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital? With 20 days of comedy, cabaret, dance, drag and music there’s so much to choose from! Create your own adventure experiencing art, events and artistic spirit. |
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IDW 2025 host organisations
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International Data Week (IDW) is a landmark event organised by the Committee on Data (CODATA) and the World Data System (WDS) of the International Science Council (ISC), and the Research Data Alliance (RDA).
It brings together data scientists, researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and data stewards from disciplines across the globe to explore how best to exploit the data revolution to improve science and society through data-driven discovery and innovation.
In 2025, IDW will be delivered in Brisbane, Australia by the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC).
CODATA came into being in 1966. CODATA’s mission is to connect data and people to advance science and improve our world. As the Committee on Data of the International Science Council, CODATA helps realise ISC’s vision of science as a global public. CODATA does this by promoting international collaboration to advance trustworthy, equitable and transparent science and to improve the availability and usability of data for all areas of research. CODATA supports the principle that data produced by research and susceptible to be used for research should be as open as possible and as restricted as necessary. CODATA works also to advance the interoperability and the usability of data.
The Research Data Alliance was established as a community-driven initiative in 2013 with the vision that researchers and innovators can openly share and re-use data across technologies, disciplines, and countries to address the grand challenges of society. Its membership is composed of individuals, organizations (private and non-profit) and regional groups. The RDA’s mission is to build the social and technical bridges to enable its vision, accomplished through the creation, adoption and use of the social, organisational, and technical infrastructure needed to reduce barriers to data sharing and exchange.
Founded in 2008, the World Data System (WDS) is an affiliated body of the International Science Council (ISC). Its mission is to enhance the capabilities, impact, and sustainability of its member repositories and data services by fostering trusted communities of scientific data repositories. The WDS also aims to strengthen the entire lifecycle of data management, ensuring that high-quality data supports first-class research output. Additionally, it advocates for accessible data along with transparent and reproducible science. WDS International Program Office (IPO) is hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DE-SC0021915) and the International Technology Office (ITO) is hosted by Oceans Network Canada.
The Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC), drives the development of national digital research infrastructure that provides Australian researchers with competitive advantage through data. We facilitate programs and partnerships and run services that provide the research community and industry access to nationally significant, data-intensive digital research infrastructure, platforms, skills and collections of high-quality data. |
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