Abstract: The Research Data Alliance (RDA) is a non-profit organization created to provide a neutral space where members - international researchers and data experts - meet to address the challenges of managing the proliferation of research data. The community addresses topics such as data sharing, data management, certification of data repositories, funder mandates, disciplinary and interdisciplinary interoperability, as well as technological aspects. The presentation will introduce the RDA, its structure, and how those attending Rocky can contribute to improving Data Managemen