Over the past decade, research software has increasingly gained attention as a first-class research output globally.
The South African research software ecosystem has grown significantly through initiatives supported by the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation, as well as global funders. Research software is being developed across the breadth of the research landscape, including astronomy, engineering, life sciences, health sciences, humanities and social sciences.
Join us in celebration of locally developed research software and the people who develop and maintain it.
Who should join?
- Researchers (including PhDs and postdoctoral research fellows) who spend significant amounts of time writing/maintaining code supporting research
- Research infrastructures management and staff
- Research managers
- Research Integrity Office staff
- Research funders and policymakers
- Advanced research computing staff
What topics will be covered?
- The state of research software globally
- Research software in South Africa
- Research software as a career
- Local research software projects showcase
What can you expect?
- Short presentations from the local and international community
- Lightning talks about local research software projects
- Discussion about the future of research software and the people who develop it in the South African research ecosystem
- Networking with peers from all disciplines and at least the regional research/academic institutions
PLEASE NOTE: A light lunch will be served from 13:00 to 14:00 at the venue
