We are thrilled to announce that the upcoming Collaborations Workshop 2025 (CW25) will be sponsored by SMARTHEP.

CW25's gold sponsor, SMARTHEP, Synergies between Machine learning, Real-Time analysis and Hybrid architectures for efficient Event Processing and decision making, is a European Training Network (ETN) with the aim of training a new generation of Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) to use real-time decision-making effectively leading to data-collection and analysis becoming synonymous.

We are grateful to have SMARTHEP as a sponsor for CW25, and we look forward to their valuable contributions to the event.

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

We are pleased to announce that in-person registration for Collaborations Workshop 2025 (CW25) will remain open via Eventbrite until Wednesday 30 April (or until sold out). 

Unable to attend in person? We are offering remote tickets for £90, which also includes access and participation to all sessions, including keynotes, panel discussions, lightning talks, collaborative ideas sessions, and hack day sessions. Remote delegates will also be invited to virtual/hybrid social activities and networking sessions. 

The highly anticipated Collaborations Workshop 2025 (CW25) is set to feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and expert panellists. CW25 will take place as a hybrid event from Tuesday 13 May to Thursday 15 May 2025 at Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling. 

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. 

Registration is open via Eventbrite until Wednesday 30 April. There are only a limited number of in-person tickets remaining, however there is still the option of delegates attending remotely. 

Keynote: AI

The CW25 organising and steering committees are excited to announce the third and final keynote: Dr Tom Wilkinson, Chief Data Officer, Scottish Government.

The highly anticipated Collaborations Workshop 2025 (CW25) is set to feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and expert panellists. CW25 will take place as a hybrid event from Tuesday 13 May to Thursday 15 May 2025 at Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling. 

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. 

Registration went live on Monday 24 February via Eventbrite. 

Keynote: The Future of Research Software

The CW25 organising and steering committees are delighted to announce yet another distinguished keynote speaker, who is widely recognised for their contributions to the Research Software community. 

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.

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. 

Keynote: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The CW25 organising and steering committees are delighted to announce the first of three distinguished keynote speakers, who will open the event with a thought-provoking take on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the future of Research Software.

Panel Discussion: the importance of EDI for the future of Research Software

In addition to the keynotes, CW25 will feature an engaging panel discussion led by professionals with a keen interest in EDI in Research Software. Panellists will dive deep into timely topics and discuss the importance of EDI for the future of Research Software.

Ella Kaye
	Ella Kaye is a Research Software Engineer in the Department of Statistics at the University of Warwick, UK, and a fellow of the Software Sustainability Institute. She works to increase sustainability and EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) in the R Project. She also runs rainbowR, a community of practice that connects, supports and promotes LGBTQ+ people who code in R, and spreads awareness of LGBTQ+ issues through data-driven activism.
Eli Chadwick
	Eli Chadwick (he/they) is a Senior Research Software Engineer at the University of Manchester. He primarily works on metadata tools and specifications, but he's also interested in training, building inclusive communities, and accessibility of research software. He is an SSI Fellow, a Carpentries Instructor, and a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies.
Malvika Sharan
	Malvika Sharan is a cofounder of OLS (Open Life Science Ltd.), a non-profit organisation dedicated to skills and capacity building in open science. Malvika is also a senior researcher at The Alan Turing Institute with a focus on open research and community building. She co-leads a team of research community managers and a community project, The Turing Way, which aims to make data science reproducible, collaborative, ethical, and inclusive for researchers around the world. Malvika is an active contributor to several open science initiatives, a Software Sustainability Institute fellow and one of the 2024 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics™.
Pauline Nyakairu Karega
	Pauline Nyakairu Karega is a second year PhD student in Earth and Environment Sciences, and Computer Science at the University of Manchester. She co-leads an initiative to increase awareness of Bioinformatics and Open Science in Kenya.
Anita Banerji
	Anita Banerji is a Research Associate at the Software Sustainability Institute. Her work includes evaluating the impact of the SSI Fellowship Programme and exploring Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity in the RSE community. Anita originally has a science background having studied Physics at Newcastle University and Computer Science at Manchester University. She was awarded a PhD in Medical Image Analysis and has worked as a post-doc in this field as well as a commercial software engineer. More recently Anita has become interested in teaching, training and development, and how we can create inclusive environments. She has done post-doc projects in Education Research and co-produced an evaluation project in Student Mental Health.

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. 

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.

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. Stirling is a beautiful, historic city with easy access to beautiful, wild landscapes and outdoor activities. Stirling is also ideally placed as a gateway to the Scottish Highlands and is only a short train trip from Edinburgh or Glasgow. 

In the meantime, you can find out more on the CW25 webpage. 

Submissions for contributed mini-workshops, demos and lightning talks are now open for Collaborations Workshop 2025 (CW25).

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. 

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.

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. Stirling is a beautiful, historic city with easy access to beautiful, wild landscapes and outdoor activities. Stirling is also ideally placed as a gateway to the Scottish Highlands and is only a short train trip from Edinburgh or Glasgow. 

The Collaborations Workshop 2025 (CW25) will bring together researchers, developers, innovators, managers, funders, publishers, policy makers, 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, focusing on the changes in landscape, what research software will look like in the future, and the challenges for the research software community.

And that's not all! As CW25 will be hosted in bonnie Scotland, 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. Plus, enjoy lunch and dinner, included in your ticket.