International Research Software Conference

7–8 September 2026 | Sheffield, UK & online (co-located with RSECon26)

Join a global gathering of leaders and change-makers advancing strategic coordination, sustainability, and collaboration across the research software community.

IRSC fosters global cohesion, community connection, and strategic impact to strengthen research software as a vital part of research and innovation.

Who should attend: Decision makers and key influencers shaping the future of research software, including RSEs, funders, policy makers, publishers, infrastructure organisations, skills & training initiatives, national/regional RSE associations, etc.

Learn more about IRSC: https://www.researchsoft.org/irsc/

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