RSE Day 2026

📅 25 June 2026
📍 AER Atrium, Science City Bahrenfeld, Hamburg

The Hub of Computing & Data Science (HCDS) at the University of Hamburg invites researchers, Research Software Engineers (RSEs), developers, data specialists, and everyone interested in research software to join the RSE Day 2026.

This one-day event provides a platform for exchange, networking, and discussion around the growing role of software in research. Our goal is to strengthen the Research Software Engineering community in Hamburg and beyond, foster collaboration across institutions and disciplines, and showcase innovative software-enabled research.

Why attend?

Research software has become an essential component of modern science. From data analysis and simulation to machine learning, digital infrastructures, and interactive research tools, software enables discoveries across virtually all disciplines.

RSE Day 2026 offers an opportunity to:

• Connect with researchers, developers, and RSEs from different institutions and disciplines

• Learn about current developments in Research Software Engineering

• Discover innovative software-enabled research projects

• Share experiences, challenges, and best practices

• Explore opportunities for collaboration and community building

Keynote Speakers

Bernadette Fritzsch

Deputy Head of Division Computing
Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research

Title: To be announced

Bernadette Fritzsch will provide insights into the growing importance of research software and discuss the different levels at which Research Software Engineering is now being addressed—from research institutions and infrastructure initiatives to national and international strategies.

Timm Lehmberg

Research Data Management and Digitalisation Officer
Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Hamburg

Title: To be announced

Timm Lehmberg will reflect on two decades of research data standards and infrastructures and explore how emerging technologies such as Large Language Models, agentic workflows, GraphRAG, and AI-supported software development are shaping research and DevOps practices.

Programme Highlights

The programme includes:

• Keynote presentations

• Poster session

• 4-minute lightning talks

• Interactive barcamp sessions

• Networking opportunities throughout the day

The barcamp format enables participants to propose topics and initiate discussions on challenges, tools, workflows, and emerging trends in Research Software Engineering.

Call for Posters

We warmly invite participants to present their work during the poster session.

We welcome contributions showcasing:

• Research software

• Data analysis workflows

• Computational methods

• Scientific simulations

• Digital research infrastructures

• Software-enabled research projects

• Community and sustainability initiatives in RSE

All poster presenters will have the opportunity to introduce their work in a short lightning talk.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract length: 80–120 words

• Language: English

• Poster format: Portrait orientation, up to A0

• Posters do not need to be submitted in advance

• Previously presented posters are welcome

• We would appreciate receiving a PDF version during or after the event

Important Dates

• Poster abstract submission deadline: 20 June 2026, 23:59

• Registration deadline: 21 June 2026, 23:59

Participation

Participation is free of charge.

Coffee, tea, and water will be provided throughout the day. Lunch from an on-site food truck is included for all registered participants.

Registration

Registration is required.

We encourage participants to register early and to share this event with colleagues who may be interested in Research Software Engineering.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hamburg for a day of exchange, collaboration, and community building.