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VLDB Endowment · Paper award · usually Sep · next expected Sep 2027

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The Dataflow Model: A Practical Approach to Balancing Correctness, Latency, and Cost in Massive-scale, Unbounded, Out-of-order Data ProcessingTyler Akidau, Robert Bradshaw, Craig Chambers et al.2026Source ↗
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Given by the VLDB Endowment to a paper from the VLDB conference 10 to 12 years earlier that best meets the test of time, valuing impact in products and services as well as research.

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2026Sep 20262 months ago1

The next date is an estimate from the months past editions were announced (Sep); it changes when VLDB Endowment announces one.

Date announcedSep 25, 2026Next edition expected Sep 2027 (was Sep 2026).
New winnersSep 25, 20261 paper named in the 2026 edition.
Award addedSep 25, 2026Now tracked: Given by the VLDB Endowment to a paper from the VLDB conference 10 to 12 years earlier that best meets the test of time, valuing impact in products and services as well as research.