Registration is now open for Collaborations Workshop 2025!

Registration for Collaborations Workshop 2025 is now open via Eventbrite!

The Software Sustainability Institute’s Collaborations Workshop series brings together researchers, developers, innovators, managers, funders, publishers, policymakers, leaders and educators to explore best practices and the future of research software.

CW25 will centre around future proofing research software and how we evolve together as a diverse community. Over three days, delegates will be invited to take part in discussion sessions, collaborative ideas sessions, and hack day sessions, to explore together and create together.

Delegates can also expect inspirational keynote sessions and lightning talks, focussing on the changes in landscape, what research software will look like in the future, and the challenges for the research software community.

Registration

The following tickets are available:

Collaborations Workshop 2025: In-person [Complete] - £330
Collaborations Workshop 2025: Remote [Complete] - £90

Both tickets include access and participation to all sessions, including keynotes, panel discussions, lightning talks, collaborative ideas sessions, and hack day sessions. Lunch, dinner and social activities are included in the in-person ticket price. Remote delegates will be invited to virtual/hybrid social activities and networking sessions.

Location

Collaborations Workshop 2025 (CW25) will take place as a hybrid event from Tuesday 13 May to Thursday 15 May 2025 at Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling.

This year's event will be delivered in a hybrid format on Zoom and in person at Stirling Court Hotel, based on the grounds of the University of Stirling, and we're bringing an authentic Scottish flair to the experience. From the stunning Stirling surroundings to a traditional bagpiper and ceilidh dance, the event will have a delightful Scottish theme woven throughout.

Stirling Court Hotel is holding 50 bedrooms for delegates to book online via their website, with a promotional code for the preferential rate agreed of £113 per night, bed and breakfast based on single occupancy of a classic double bedroom.

Please note that you will only receive this promotional code upon purchasing an in-person ticket.

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Programme

The CW25 organising and steering committees were delighted to announce the first of three distinguished keynote speakers, as well as an engaging panel discussion led by professionals with a keen interest in EDI in Research Software.

The full programme will follow soon. In the meantime, you can apply to take the stage at CW25. We are now accepting proposals for mini-workshops, demos and lightning talks.

Take the stage at CW25

Financial Assistance

The Software Sustainability Institute is committed to fostering and supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive research software community. We are proud to offer financial assistance to members of underrepresented groups, students/early career stages, and others who may not be able to attend or fully participate in the event otherwise.

Applications for financial support to participate in CW25 can be submitted until 23:59 GMT, Friday 28 February 2025.

Submit your application