Each day of the retreat will focus on a different priority of the UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure Programme to support the UK's goal of building a strong, connected, and sustainable digital research system. These priorities, while distinct, are interconnected and work together to enhance the DRI and deliver better research solutions for the UK research community.
These priorities are :
- Interconnected DRI
- Human DRI
- FAIR DRI
- Sustainable DRI
The first four days of the retreat will focus on one of these themes, and on the final day, we will discuss Sovereign AI. The structure of each session is yet to be confirmed, and the format may vary (e.g., a panel, a roundtable discussion, or a workshop).
Find out more, including the session topics for the week on the DRI 2026 webpage.
Attending the meeting
Please register your interest to attend by following the link above. In-person places are limited to just over 100, and there is strong competition for these. We will notify registrants if their applications have been successful before 5th February 2026. If you are unsuccessful in your application for an in-person place, you will be offered an online one. We will prioritise those who volunteer to contribute to the sessions and those who have not attended in person before.