We are pleased to announce that DiRAC Day 2026, in partnership with the University of Hertfordshire, will be held on Thursday 10th December 2026 at the Fielder Centre, located at Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield AL10 9TP.
DiRAC users will have the opportunity to meet the technical support teams for DiRAC resources in person and interact with leading industry vendors. The day provides a chance for members of the DiRAC community to present research results and learn about the scientific highlights of the various consortia across the DiRAC facility.
Following a full day of scientific and technical presentations, the event will conclude with a reception and the poster session prize-giving. All attendees are encouraged to submit a poster.
There is no registration fee for DiRAC Day, but you do need to register to participate. As this is an in-person event, places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration closes on 2nd December 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity to engage with the DiRAC community, showcase your work, and stay updated on the latest developments in high-performance computing for research.
Please register below.
Posters can be submitted for judging in the two following categories:
Student submissions
Non-student submissions
A prize of a £500 Amazon e-voucher will be awarded to the winning poster in each category with the winners being announced in the prize-giving session on DiRAC Day on the 10th December.
Submission stipulations
Fielder Centre
Hatfield Business Park,
Hatfield Avenue,
Hatfield
AL10 9TP
Free parking is available at the venue.
The Fielder Centre is 2 miles from Hatfield railway station. Local buses and taxis are available outside the station on Great North Road.
There is no accommodation available at the Fielder Centre.
The nearest hotels are:
Premier Inn Hatfield – 1.2 miles from venue
Travelodge Hatfield Central – 1.6 miles from venue