Welcome
Join us for two days of learning, networking, and connecting with people who care about research software at the Nordic Research Software Engineering Conference.
Dates: June 9-10, 2026
Location: Auditorium Cerebrum, UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø
Times: 9:00 - 16:00 each day
The 2026 edition of the Nordic-RSE conference is organized by Nordic-RSE and UiT - The Arctic University of Norway.
About the Conference
We believe the code supporting research deserves as much attention as the results it produces. Unlike traditional academic conferences that focus on research results, we focus on the tools, practices, and challenges that enable those results.
Who Should Attend?
Probably you, if you are passionate about research software. Whether you develop research tools, support scientific software, or are simply curious about how good code makes research better — this is the perfect space for you. We welcome researchers, students, developers, data scientists, system administrators, and anyone else interested in research software, regardless of background.
The 2026 conference features a two-day format:
Day 1 (June 9): Open to the broader community including students, researchers, and private companies - learn about research software engineering and its impact across sectors.
Day 2 (June 10): Focused sessions for the RSE community - share experiences, discuss best practices, and connect with fellow RSEs.
Register for the conference here (Registration Fee: € 25,-).
Invited Speakers
Dr. Mihaela Duta
Principal Research Software Engineer at the University of Oxford
Mihaela Duta leads the service provision for OxRSE and contributes to shaping research software strategy across the University of Oxford. She specialises in data science and applied software engineering, with particular expertise in interactive visualisation dashboards, data processing pipelines, mobile and web applications, and instrument control. She is also the co-founder of OxEd and Assessment, work that was Highly Commended in the 2022 Vice-Chancellor’s Innovation and Engagement Awards for making a positive difference to society.
Mihaela also helped professionalize the RSE group at UiT by providing valuable advice on the group's organisational structure, workflows and outreach activities.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Wetzer
Associate Professor in Machine Learning at UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Elisabeth Wetzer is a principal investigator at the Centre for Research-based Innovation, SFI Visual Intelligence, and the Centre of Excellence, SFF Integreat. Her research spans biomedical applications, including microscopy, spatial biology, and medical imaging techniques such as dynamic PET, mammography, and echocardiography.
Together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristoffer Wickstrøm, she started a Research Software Engineering course (FYS-8805 Collaborative Coding and Reproducible Research) for PhD students at UiT.
Important Dates
Call for Abstracts: Deadline April 27, 2026
Registration: Deadline May 24, 2026
Conference Dates: June 9-10, 2026
Call for Abstracts
Submit your abstract here.
Relevant topics include but are not limited to:
- Developing research software
- Community building
- Teaching programming to researchers
- Reproducible science
- Open-source, open-science, open access
- High-performance computing
Formats:
- Discussion session: 1 hour session for an interactive discussion around a theme
- Talk: 20 minutes talk (including 5 minutes for questions)
- Lightning talk: 10 minutes talk (including 3 minutes for question), particularly suitable for short demos or presenting WIP projects
- Tutorial: 1 hour walkthrough about a technical topic, could be a tool you use, a programming language, a way you do things, etc.
- Poster: Don't want to prepare a talk, but still have something to share? Submit a poster!
Need another reason to come?
The next LUMI AI Workshop will be hosted at UiT on June 11-12, 2026, immediately following the Nordic-RSE Conference. This workshop will feature an updated version of the previous LUMI AI Workshop held at KTH, Stockholm.
More details, including registration links, will be shared soon.
Venue
The conference will be held at Auditorium Cerebrum at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø .
Address:
UiT - The Arctic University of Norway
Universitetsvegen 61
9019 Tromsø
Norway
Getting to UiT:
- By Air: Tromsø Airport (Langnes) is located about 5 km from the city center. Local buses and taxis connect the airport to the city and university.
- By Bus: Public transportation serves the university campus. Check Tromsø public transport for routes and schedules.
- Parking: Limited parking is available on campus.
More detailed directions and campus maps will be provided closer to the conference date.
Schedule
The conference runs from 9:00 to 16:00 on both days.
What to Expect:
- Keynote presentations from invited speakers
- Technical talks and demonstrations
- Discussion sessions and panels
- Poster presentations
- Networking opportunities
- Coffee breaks, lunch, and afternoon refreshments included
Conference Format:
- Day 1 (June 9): Open sessions for students, researchers, and industry partners
- Day 2 (June 10): RSE-focused sessions for practitioners and community members
The detailed program will be published after the call for abstracts closes and submissions are reviewed.
Catering
All conference participants will enjoy full catering on both days.
- Morning coffee and refreshments
- Lunch each day
- Afternoon cake and coffee
Conference BBQ:
- Venue: BFE Naust (to be confirmed)
- Date: Evening of June 9 or 10 (to be announced)
All food is generously provided by the UiT IT Department for all registered participants
Dietary requirements will be collected during registration to accommodate all participants.
Accommodation
We have arranged special accommodation options for conference participants:
UiT Housing (Recommended)
20 rooms reserved from June 8-14, 2026 at the guest accommodations on campus. Unfortunately, it is only possible to book the rooms for a minimum of 7 days.
- Type: Shared dormitory (private bedroom, bathroom and kitchen shared with one other person).
- Price: 2800 NOK (ca. € 250,-) for the whole week.
- Included: Clean linen, towels, basic kitchenware, WiFi, laundry facilities
One small apartment from June 8-14, 2026 at the guest accommodations on campus. For those needing accessible accommodation.
- Type: Small 2-bedroom apartment (wheelchair accessible)
- Price: 3500 NOK (ca. € 310,-) for the whole week.
- Included: Clean linen, towels, basic kitchenware, WiFi, laundry facilities
This is an excellent budget option that keeps you close to other conference participants. Especially, if you want to combine the conference with a vacation to explore Tromsø and Northern Norway.
These options can be requested during conference registration, and rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis
Hotels in Tromsø
Tromsø offers lots of hotels, just check the typical booking pages for offers. Usually, the prices are reasonable in the summer time.
We will update this section with more hotel options and potential conference rates soon.
Getting around in Tromsø
Tromsø is located in Northern Norway, 350 km north of the Arctic Circle.
Public Transportation:
Getting around in Tromsø is easy with public buses:
- Web page: https://svipper.no/
- Ticket App: Download the Svipper app for Android or iOS
- Ticket Prices:
- Week pass: 311 NOK (recommended for conference attendees)
- Single ticket: 48 NOK
- Off-peak single ticket: 26 NOK
- Coverage: The ticket zone covers the greater Tromsø area, allowing you to travel freely throughout the city and surrounding areas
Travel Times by Bus:
- Airport to UiT Campus (Breivika): ~25 minutes
- Airport to City Centre: ~25 minutes
- City Centre to UiT Campus: ~10-15 minutes
Other Transportation:
- Taxi: Tromsø Taxi at +47 776 03 000
- Walking: Tromsø city centre is compact and very walkable
Things to Do in Tromsø
Tromsø offers a unique blend of Arctic nature and urban culture. Extend your stay to experience:
Nature & Adventure:
- Midnight Sun (visible late May through late July - perfect timing for our conference!)
- Hiking trails with stunning views (Sherpatrappa, Varden)
- Kayaking and boat tours
- Wildlife experiences
Culture & City Life:
- Arctic museums and galleries
- Sami cultural experiences
- Historic wooden architecture
For comprehensive tourist information, visit Visit Tromsø.
Dress for Arctic Summer: Even in June, bring layers and prepare for variable weather. Temperatures are mild but can be cool, especially in the evening.
Sponsors
If your organization is interested in sponsoring Nordic-RSE 2026, please contact secretary@nordic-rse.org.
Contact
General Inquiries: secretary@nordic-rse.org
Follow Nordic-RSE:
- Website: nordic-rse.org
- GitHub: github.com/nordic-rse
We look forward to seeing you in Tromsø in June 2026!