The conference is an annual event convened by the Chinese National Committee of Committee on Data for International Science Council (CODATA, ISC), supported by National Center for Science and Technology Infrastructure, Office of the Leading Group for Cybersecurity and Informatization of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Department of Information Science of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and Department of International Cooperation of the Chinese Association for Science and Technology.

The conference program was organized by CAS Institute of Geographical Sciences and Nature Resources and CAS Computer Network Information Center around three themes: "Data Management and Applications for Scientific Observation and Research Stations in the Field", "Scientific Data Governance and Services in Disciplines", and "Common Technologies for Big Data Management and Applications in Science". 25 sessions were co-organized by experts from CODATA China network focusing on data integration and innovation-driven applications of scientific data related to CODATA strategies and actions such as data for the prevention and control of COVID-19, earthquake prevention and disaster reduction, carbon neutrality and sustainable development. The conference is dedicated to promoting the recognition of CODATA in China and the implementation of CODATA Decadal Program and local research data strategies across domains.