Through public conferences, workshops, and participation in related events, the DPLA initiative brings together public and research librarians, authors, publishers, and educators together with interested parties from cultural organizations, state and local government, private industry, and the general public. The connections built through these events are fundamental to our work. We encourage you to join us at our public events and to participate in related conferences and workshops.
![[October 11-12, 2012] DPLA Midwest](http://blogs.harvard.edu/dplaalpha/files/2012/08/8080852545_4549a810e5_c-150x150.jpg "[October 11-12, 2012] DPLA Midwest")
DPLA Midwest is bringing together librarians, technologists, creators, students, government leaders, and others interested in building a Digital Public Library of America.
![[August 31, 2012] Governance Workshop](http://blogs.harvard.edu/dplaalpha/files/2012/08/7119793023_30962e72d0_c-150x150.jpg "[August 31, 2012] Governance Workshop")
The Governance Workstream hosted its second workshop on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the National Archives in Washington, DC.
![[August 6, 2012] Content & Scope Workshop](http://blogs.harvard.edu/dplaalpha/files/2012/06/7119738277_2e6d29a8ed_c-150x150.jpg "[August 6, 2012] Content & Scope Workshop")
The Content and Scope Workstream hosted a workshop at the Museum of Photographic Art in San Diego, CA on August 5-6, 2012.
![[July 27, 2012] Audience & Participation Workshop](http://blogs.harvard.edu/dplaalpha/files/2012/08/7725188974_a2a555a515_z-150x150.jpg "[July 27, 2012] Audience & Participation Workshop")
The Audience & Participation workstream held its second workshop at the Enoch free Public Library in Baltimore, MD on July 27, 2012.
The Nominating Committee thanks everyone who suggesetd for candidates to serve on the inaugural DPLA Board.
Thanks to everyone who suggested candidates to serve on a committee to nominate members of the future DPLA board and potential Executive Directors!
![[June 12, 2012] Steering Committee Meeting](http://blogs.harvard.edu/dplaalpha/files/2012/06/DPLA_SC_dilauro_650x280-150x150.jpg "[June 12, 2012] Steering Committee Meeting")
The Steering Committee met on June 12, 2012 to discuss the preparation for the April 2013 launch and priorities for the months and years ahead.
![[April 27, 2012] DPLA West](http://blogs.harvard.edu/dplaalpha/files/2012/04/DPLAWest_welcome_650x280-150x150.jpg "[April 27, 2012] DPLA West")
DPLA West is the second major public event bringing together librarians, technologists, creators, students, government leaders, and others interested in building a Digital Public Library of America.
![[March 13, 2012] Financial/Business Models Workshop](http://blogs.harvard.edu/dplaalpha/files/2011/10/DPLA_end-150x150.png "[March 13, 2012] Financial/Business Models Workshop")
The first DPLA Financial/Business Models Workshop took place in Ann Arbor, MI on March 13, 2012.
![[April 12-13, 2012] Berkeley Orphan Works Symposium](http://blogs.harvard.edu/dplaalpha/files/2012/01/berkeley_april2012-150x137.jpg "[April 12-13, 2012] Berkeley Orphan Works Symposium")
The Berkeley Center for Law and Technology is hosting a symposium in Berkeley, CA on April 12-13, 2012 to discuss issues related to orphan works and fair use.
