FAIR data principles workshop

This workshop was delivered during the event SBDI Days 2026: Artificial Intelligence in Ecology and Biodiversity Research at the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm, Sweden, on 10 February 2026. It was led by Angela P. Fuentes-Pardo (SciLifeLab Data Centre), Stephan Nylinder (National Bioinformatics Infrastructure Sweden, NBIS), and Veronika A. Johansson (The Global Biodiversity Information Facility, GBIF, Sweden).Workshop descriptionThis workshop introduced the FAIR Data Principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and explored their practical implementation within life science research and data management. Participants gained an understanding of how FAIR principles enhance data quality, transparency, and long-term usability, with hands-on examples and discussions on tools, standards, and best practices relevant to Swedish research centers and infrastructures, such as SciLifeLab and SBDI.