STEP-UP RSLondon Conference 2026

Join us for the 7th regional community conference for digital Research Technical Professionals (dRTPs) in London and the South East, supported by STEP-UP. 

This in-person event will bring together dRTPs, researchers, academics and individuals in a variety of related roles who work with or are interested in research software, research data and research computing infrastructure. 

The full programme will be published on 20 May 2026 but will include:

• plenary session with keynotes
• technical presentations in parallel tracks focusing on software, data and computing infrastructure
• poster session
• networking sessions.

The goals of the conference are to:

• continue to expand the existing regional RSLondon community to support data and infrastructure professionals.
• provide an opportunity for dRTPs in London and the South East to share work completed over the past year.
• help participants develop links with the dRTP community in and beyond the region. 

To promote regional connections and maximise networking, this will be an in-person only event. The conference is open to participants from elsewhere in the UK and beyond. 

Whether you’re already an experienced technical professional or researcher developing software, working with research data, or managing specialist computing infrastructure, or whether you’re new to the space and are keen to develop your skills and meet others working in the field, the event will provide an excellent opportunity to engage with the community and develop your research technology skills.

Important dates

• Conference registration closes: Noon Friday 19th June 2026