The National Federated Compute Service (NFCS) NetworkPlus Reporting Conference brings together the outcomes, insights, and recommendations from 26 pioneering Flexible Fund projects shaping the future of Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) federation in the UK.
Over these two days, our speakers will present the evidence, community perspectives, and strategic recommendations emerging from one of the most comprehensive investigations into UK-wide DRI federation ever undertaken.
Join project leaders, researchers, and invited experts as they explore:
- The key recommendations for future DRI federation
- The evidence and findings underpinning the roadmap
- The projected impact across research communities and institutions
- Real-world experiences from existing and emerging federated communities
Hear directly from the community
Conference sessions will feature:
- Community testimonials: “Here is my community, this is how federation will help us, and this is how the roadmap addresses it.”
- Roadmap insights: “Here is a key recommendation, the evidence supporting it, and the impact it could deliver.”
- Project showcases: “Here is what we set out to achieve, how we were supported, what we learned, and the future potential.”
- Federation in practice: “Here is our existing federation, how wider federation strengthens it, and how the roadmap enables broader collaboration.”
The Flexible Fund projects span a breadth of research communities — from the NHS, environmental sciences, and quantum computing to arts and humanities, and early career researcher networks. Together, they form a landmark evidence base for the future of federated digital research infrastructure in the UK.
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'This is the Roadmap' is an in-person event only and places are limited. Early registration is strongly recommended.