Celebrating its 20th anniversary, eResearch Australasia 2026 will take place in Melbourne from 27-30 October, bringing together the people, platforms and partnerships that support Australia's research ecosystem.

This year, QCIF will contribute a strong program of presentations highlighting initiatives that are helping build research capability, strengthen engagement and support the infrastructure that underpins modern research.

Sharing Expertise Across Research Infrastructure

QCIF staff will present on a diverse range of topics spanning high-performance computing, workforce development, community engagement and environmental research platforms.

Tuesday 27 October

Developing Core HPC Capabilities for Researchers: Outcomes from the NCI-QCIF Training Partnership - Dr Daniel Meloncelli

This presentation will highlight the outcomes of the NCI-QCIF training partnership and its role in helping researchers develop the skills needed to effectively use Australia's advanced high-performance computing resources.

Wednesday 28 October

Quantum Workforce Readiness: Designing Vocational Pathways into Research-Focused Infrastructure - Dr Daniel Meloncelli

As quantum technologies continue to evolve, this session will explore approaches to developing workforce pathways that prepare future professionals for careers supporting research infrastructure.

Conversations and Champions: A Best Practice Recommendation for Engagement - Dr Evelyn Ansell

Drawing on engagement experience across the research sector, this presentation will examine effective strategies for building communities, fostering connections and supporting research adoption.

Evolving National Environmental Platforms for Impact and Sustainability - Dr Jenna Wraith

This session will explore how national environmental platforms are evolving to deliver greater impact while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Building Scalable Research Infrastructure for Camera-Trap Data - Muhammad Yasir

With camera-trap technologies generating increasing volumes of biodiversity data, this presentation will discuss approaches to developing scalable infrastructure that supports data management, analysis and collaboration.

Looking Ahead

Beyond presenting its work, our team is looking forward to connecting with colleagues from across Australia to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of research infrastructure. Topics such as artificial intelligence, data-intensive research, workforce capability, research software and digital infrastructure are expected to feature prominently throughout the conference.

Attendees are encouraged to visit the QCIF booth during the event to meet the team, discuss research challenges and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Explore the full conference program: https://lnkd.in/gbErvHND