PSDI Conference & Showcase 2026

Join us for the second Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) Conference and Showcase, taking place in Southampton on 25-26 November 2026. This two-day event will bring together researchers, technical specialists, data professionals, infrastructure providers, funders and policymakers with an interest in research data, digital infrastructure, AI and machine learning, open science, and data-intensive physical sciences research.

The Conference & Showcase will provide an opportunity to explore the latest PSDI developments, discover new tools, services and datasets, share experiences across the community, and contribute to discussions that will help shape the future direction of PSDI.

Whether you are already engaged with PSDI or are interested in learning more about how digital research infrastructure can support physical sciences research, this event offers an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the UK, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration.

The Showcase is intended for anyone with an interest in data-enabled physical sciences research, including:
Researchers, academics and research group leaders
Research software engineers and technical specialists
Data stewards and data managers
Infrastructure and platform providers
Librarians and research support professionals
Funders, policymakers and strategy leads
Industry partners interested in data-intensive research and innovation
 

Research is becoming more data-intensive, collaborative, and open which brings new opportunities and new challenges.  This Conference & Showcase is your opportunity to: 
See PSDI in action – discover PSDI resources to support research
Build your network – connect with like-minded researchers, collaborators and infrastructure providers across the UK 
Contribute your perspective – help shape the direction of PSDI’s future resources 
Take practical knowledge back to your team – and accelerate your next data-intensive project. 

For more information and to register visit https://www.psdi.ac.uk/event/showcase-2026/