Academy for Collaborative Research Infrastructure (ACRI) Conference 2026
About the Event
Join the 2026 Academy for Collaborative Research Infrastructure (ACRI) Conference in Melbourne. The conference brings together research infrastructure specialists and the the National Research Infrastructure workforce to focus on collaboration, recognition and visibility for the sector.
This event is supported by the Australian Research Data Commons as an NCRIS provider.
Who Should Attend
- Research infrastructure specialists
- National Research Infrastructure workforce
Why Should I Attend
This is your opportunity to engage directly with your peers from across the region, building skills, knowledge and networks. The conference will deliver on ACRI’s promise of upskilling and knowledge-transfer, including topics such as finance and marketing, industry engagement and research translation – nuanced to the challenges and opportunities linked to research infrastructure.
Program
ACRI 2026 features a diverse and engaging program. The ARDC are presenting in the following session:
Plenary session: AI 101 and Applied AI in Research Infrastructure
- Dr Gnana Bharathy, Data Science and AI Manager, ARDC
- Dr Renuka Sharma, Data Scientist, QCIF Digital Research
Find out more about this plenary session.
Learn More
To stay up to date, please visit the conference website.
Do you have questions about this event? Contact ACRI.