Sponsorship offsets the operating cost of RDAP’s infrastructure and events. Because of its generous sponsors, RDAP is proud to be one of the most affordable professional associations for information and data professionals in North America. The summit features workshops, panels, keynote speakers, and poster sessions that focus on key topics in research data management.

The 2025 Sponsorship Tiers, along with some of the key benefits of sponsorship, are displayed directly below for your convenience. For insights into RDAP attendance trends over the years and details about RDAP Summit participants, please refer to the “RDAP Summit at a Glance” section further down the page.

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Benefits of sponsorship

RDAP Summit at a Glance

The RDAP Summit has experienced steady growth since its inception, with increasing numbers of registrants each year. Below, we chart the registration growth over time, highlighting the summit's expanding reach and influence.

*In 2020, many registrants could not attend due to COVID-19.

Our attendees come from a diverse range of professional backgrounds and sectors, bringing unique perspectives and expertise to the RDAP Summit. Below, we break down the registration data by professional role and sector, showcasing the diversity of our community.

Questions and inquiries about RDAP sponsorship opportunities should be directed to sponsorship@rdapassociation.org.