DIN
Bridging Data, Disciplines, and People
The Dutch Interoperability Network (DIN) is a community of practice that brings together professionals working on interoperability challenges across research data, digital heritage, and infrastructure domains. The network supports knowledge exchange, collaboration, and alignment of initiatives at the national level.
About the Network
The network was initiated by TDCC-NES and kickstarted through the Open Science NL programme’s mission to strengthen local and thematic DCCs in training for open research software and the interoperability of research data and tools. It aims to strengthen national capacity for interoperability by fostering knowledge exchange, connecting initiatives, and supporting collaboration across disciplines and organisations. The TDCCs continue to play an active role in the coordination and organisational development of the network.
What does DIN do?
DIN strives to make interoperability better understood across domains and to foster shared knowledge among diverse communities.
- Organises monthly community meetings focused on interoperability topics
- Raises awareness of interoperability challenges and opportunities
- Facilitates exchange of experiences, tools, and approaches across domains
- Supports alignment between national initiatives and infrastructures
- Contributes to developing training and capacity-building activities
- Participates in events to advertise interoperability across domains
- Promotes collaboration within and between organisations
Resources / outputs & updates
This community uses Zenodo for training materials (PDFs, datasets), use cases (formal outputs), reports / deliverables
Interoperability Challenges and Recommendations Across
SSH, LSH, and NES
Summary of feedback received at the Open Science Festival 2025, Groningen
Events
SURF Research Day 2026 (Hilversum)
19 May 2026
Come explore interoperability (and why everyone is talking about it)
SURF Research Day 2026 brings together research, IT, and innovation communities to exchange ideas, connect, and experiment with new approaches.
Members of the Dutch Interoperability Network (DIN) will be present throughout the day at this event.
You can find us at the DIN booth to:
- exchange ideas on interoperability challenges
- explore how different institutions are approaching them
- and connect with others working across domains
In the afternoon, DIN will also host an open discussion session:
“Exploring Interoperability by Connecting People, Data and Systems”
This session creates space to share experiences, raise questions, and explore where interoperability challenges actually arise in practice.
👉 Stop by the booth or join the session—we’d be happy to connect.
Connecting Knowledge: Tackling Interoperability in Research
21 May 2026
Interoperability is not only a technical topic—it is increasingly shaping how research is done across disciplines.
On 21 May 2026, the event “Connecting Knowledge: Tackling Interoperability in Research” organised by the Thematic Digital Competence Centres (NES, SSH, LSH), brings together national initiatives, researchers, and support professionals.
Members of the Dutch Interoperability Network (DIN) will be present at this event and will also contribute to parallel breakout sessions.
You can read more about the programme and register via this link.
Please note that capacity is limited, so early registration is recommended.
National Onboarding Day on Research Software Management & Interoperability
4 june 2026
Are you new to interoperability? Looking to navigate the Dutch landscape and expand your professional network? On 4 June, the National Onboarding Day on Research Software Management and Interoperability will take place, focusing on practical approaches, shared challenges, and future directions under the theme “Connections.”
Members of the Dutch Interoperability Network (DIN) will be present at this event and contribute to discussions across communities and will also present about the Dutch Interoperability Network (DIN) during the afternoon interoperability track.
👉 Interested in joining? More information and registration are available via this link.
Members of the network
- Alex Brandsen — Interoperability Project Lead at TDCC-SSH
- Ari Asmi — Interoperability Community Manager at Leiden University and TU Delft Library
- Dani Metilli — Ontology Engineer at TDCC-NES
- Dominique Wanders — Interoperability Community Manager at LUMC
- Efe Sozeri — Interoperability Community Manager at Universiteit Twente
- Emma Schreurs — Interoperability Community Manager at the University of Amsterdam
- Helena Wedig — Research Software and Interoperability Training Lead at Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Ingrid van Gorkum — Interoperability Community Manager at DCC-PO
- Jessica Verheijen — Interoperability Community Manager at Tilburg University
- Kathrin Füllenbach — Ontology Engineer at TDCC-NES
- Lena Karvovskaya — Interoperability Community Manager at TDCC-NES
- Maryam Mazaheri — Product Owner Linked Data and Community Manager Interoperability at Maastricht University Library
- Pedro Paulo F. Barcelos — Semantics & Metadata Specialist at Health-RI
- Sanaz Afshin — Interoperability Community Manager at the University of Groningen
- Sreenithya Avadakkam — Interoperability Community Manager and Trainer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Vedran Kasalica — Interoperability Expert at Health-RI/TDCC-LSH
- Walter Baccinelli — Interoperability Expert at Health-RI/TDCC-LSH
