The SDMx Experts Workshop 2026 will take place 30 November to 4 December 2026 in Ankara, Türkiye. The programme combines expert discussions, practical implementation experience, emerging developments and capacity building.
| Date | Focus | Key themes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 30 Nov | From Business Case to implementation | Business Case • practical implementation • capacity building • migration |
| Tue 1 Dec | Modelling and migration | SDMx 3.x • modelling • microdata • governance • implementation experience |
| Wed 2 Dec | AI, tools, and architecture | SDMx & AI • AI-readiness • tools • systems & architecture • open-source solutions |
| Thu 3 Dec | Community developments and the road ahead | Working groups & task forces • emerging standards • implementation roadmap • community priorities |
| Fri 4 Dec | Capacity Building Day | Practical learning • implementation skills • knowledge exchange |
The agenda is indicative and subject to change. Further details will be published as the programme is finalised.
Across the week, participants will explore how SDMx is evolving from a standard for statistical exchange into a broader foundation for modernisation, interoperability, metadata-driven systems and AI-ready official statistics. The programme will combine implementation experience with discussion of emerging standards, tools, and community priorities.
The Workshop concludes with a dedicated Capacity Building Day on Friday 4 December, providing an opportunity to deepen practical SDMx knowledge and implementation capability.