DCMI 2025, the twenty-third International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications, invites researchers, practitioners, and experts from diverse domains to explore the dynamic landscape of metadata in the theme of (Meta)data at the Core: Bridging Human Knowledge and AI Innovation. We invite submissions focusing on innovative research and practice relating to the evolving world of metadata. https://www.dublincore.org/conferences/2025/ Important Note: DCMI 2025 will be primarily in-person. Key Areas We welcome submissions on the following topics (and others broadly related to metadata): Metadata and AI Human-Centered Metadata and Interaction Data Integrity and Reliability Ethics and Metadata Adaptation to Emerging Technologies Metadata and Data Science Metadata for the Public Good Cultural and Social Dimensions of Metadata Metadata Supporting the FAIR and CARE Principles Submission Guidelines At least one author of an accepted submission must physically attend the conference to present the work in person. All submissions must be in English. Submit via: https://go.dublincore.org/dcmi-2025/submission-portal Follow DCpapers template guidelines: https://github.com/dcmi/dcpapers-templates/releases/latest Submission Categories Full Papers: (8-10 pages) Short Papers: (4-5 pages) Panels: (1-2 page abstract + panelist bios) Workshops: (half or full-day, proposal details required) Project Reports: (2-page abstract) Posters: (2-page abstract) Tutorials: (2-3 page proposal) Student Forum: (<1500 word paper) Important Dates Papers (full/short), Panels, Workshops: Deadline May 1st, 2025, 23:59 (AoE) Posters, Project Reports, Student Forum, Tutorials: Deadline June 1st, 2025, 23:59 (AoE) More Information and contact details can be found on the DCMI-2025 website https://www.dublincore.org/conferences/2025/