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DRI Retreat 2026

We are once again partnering with UKRI to host the Digital Research Infrastructure Retreat in Manchester from 23rd - 27th March, 2026.

This event is open to all digital research technical professionals, as well as those working in academia, funding bodies, and industry. It is a week-long discussion-based meeting, where each day focuses on a different priority of the UKRI Digital Research Infrastructure Programme, supporting 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 DRI and deliver better research solutions for the UK research community.

These priorities are :

  • Interconnected DRI
  • Human DRI
  • FAIR DRI
  • Sustainable DRI

The format of sessions will be either panels or round-table discussions. All participants, both in-person and online, are encouraged to share their thoughts and ask questions in Slido throughout the day.


PROGRAMME

Days at the retreat are a combination of panel sessions and round-table discussions. We allocate tables daily so you have the opportunity to meet as many attendees as possible. Below you can follow a link to a page with the programme for the week or find out about a specific day including it's panellists and suggested session discussion points.


See the daily programmes Including goals, chairs and panellists


Learn about previous retreats


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