RSEEE & WHPC Meeting – East Anglia 2026

22 April 2026 · JIC Conference Centre · Norwich

Hosted by NBI institutes, RSEEE & Women in HPC Cambridge & East Anglia

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About the Event

The RSEEE & WHPC Meeting – East Anglia 2026 is a one-day regional event bringing together Research Software Engineers, technical staff, students and researchers from Norwich Research Park, the UEA, Cambridge and East Anglia.

This year’s theme is
“Research Software in the Era of AI: Best Practices for HPC, Security, and Managing Technical Debt.”

Keynote Speaker

Research vs. AI: Collaboration or Crisis?
Jacob Newman
School of Computing Sciences, University of East Anglia

Call for Contributions

We invite proposals for talks, lightning talks, posters, and breakout discussion topics. Submissions are welcome on any topic relevant to research software engineering.

Call for contributions

Programme

The full agenda will be announced shortly. However, the event is expected to begin at 11:30 to allow attendees to travel on the day, with a welcome coffee from 11:00. The main programme will run until approximately 17:00. Following this, we will host a bar and pizza event, giving attendees the opportunity to continue networking and socialising.

Registration

Registration is free. Register using the form below.

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Poster

Event poster

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Partner Institutions

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Traveling to Norwich / Directions

View travel information to the John Innes Centre: John Innes Centre Travel Info

Site Map

For an overview of Norwich Research Park and key locations (including parking, pedestrian paths, and buildings), download the site map: Norwich Research Park Site Map (PDF)

Parking

There is parking on-site. However, do not park in the numbered bays (these are limited to 2 hours).

At the John Innes Conference Centre, please register your vehicle on the tablet at reception to avoid being charged.

Taxis

If you require a taxi at the end of the day, it is advised that you book one in advance. Mini cabs in Norwich get fully booked during rush hour. Recommended taxi companies:

Contact

Email: RSEEE-WHPC-EAST-ANGLIA-2026@jiscmail.ac.uk