Conference

We are in the early stages of planning rainbowR’s first ever conference!

Why are we having a conference? To connect, support and promote LGBTQ+ folks who code in R, to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues through data-driven activism, to share our work with R, and to bolster the rainbowR community.

When will the conference be? Thursday February 26th, 2026. Potentially a day of workshops on Wednesday February 25th, 2026.

Who is the conference for? For LGBTQ+ folks who code in R, and allies, from across the world.

What is the conference length? 1/2 day or whole day for conference, 1/2 day or whole day for workshops.

Where will the conference be? Online.

What will the conference consist of? Regular and lightning talks, keynotes, and workshops.

Who will have overall oversight of the conference? Ella Kaye, supported by her Software Sustainability Institute fellowship.

When can we find out more? A conference website and call for abstracts should launch by early November.

If you’d like to discuss, get in touch with us: hello@rainbowr.org.