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Events and Conferences
AI Unlocked: Empowering Higher Education through Research and Discovery — June 2–3 in Denver, CO.Sponsored by ACCESS, NAIRR Pilot, and the University of Colorado Boulder, this free event brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners to explore cutting-edge applications of AI across research and education. Features three simultaneous session rooms accommodating different tracks and experience levels. Travel support (economy flight and conference hotel) may be available for participants from outside a 50-mile radius of Denver; costs are reimbursed post-event. Learn more.
NAIRR Pilot Classroom Expansion Conference — Research-Emerging Institutions with Large Computing Programs — June 18–19 in Orlando, FL. This in-person conference at the Embassy Suites–Downtown Orlando is part of a series led by CRA in collaboration with Northern Kentucky University, Texas State, and Kennesaw State. It features keynote presentations, workshops, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and structured networking focused on expanding AI education capacity and NAIRR Pilot resource utilization at R2 and master’s-level institutions. Learn more.
Throughput Computing Week 2026 (HTC26) — June 9–12 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Fluno Center. For the fourth year running, HTC26 brings together the throughput computing community to share challenges, advances, and opportunities. This year’s focus includes the challenges of AI (agentic AI, AI facilitation, AI-driven research best practices), multi-messenger astrophysics computing, facilitation for HTC, and dedicated CC* campus breakout sessions on Wednesday, June 10. In-person registration is $130/day; remote participation is free. Registration is required for both. Register.
Training and Webinars
Internet2 CLASS Secure Research Environments Series — June 2 and June 16. Continuing the Design phase of this multi-part series on cloud-based secure research environments, the June 2 workshop (1–3 p.m. ET) covers Google Cloud architecture patterns for creating NIST- and HIPAA-compliant “Data Clean Rooms,” while the June 16 session features Kion’s approach to secure research environments. Free for CICP subscribers (with a $200 no-show fee); $300 for Internet2 members; $400 for non-members. A single registration covers all four vendor workshops (May 12, May 26, June 2, and June 16). Contact class@internet2.edu for CICP subscriber discount codes. Learn more and register.
Recurring Office Hours
ACCESS and NAIRR Pilot Office Hours — Every second Tuesday (June 9), 3–4 PM ET; every fourth Wednesday (June 24), 12–1 PM ET. Hosted by SCIPE Cyberinfrastructure Professionals (CIPs) and ACCESS resource providers. Sessions cover allocations and proposal submission, active NAIRR Pilot awards, ACCESS MATCH submissions, and resource usage and support. Register.
Open OnDemand Tips & Tricks — Thursday, June 5, 1–2 PM ET. Monthly community-hosted call for practical tips on using this web-based platform. First Thursday of every month, ideal for new and experienced users alike. Register.
Open OnDemand Office Hours — Tuesday, June 10, 11:15 AM–12:45 PM ET. Second Tuesday of each month. Open OnDemand development team hosts Zoom office hours for questions and suggestions. More information and Zoom coordinates available on the Open OnDemand Discourse forum.
Jetstream2 Office Hours — Tuesdays June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2–3 PM ET. Support for Jetstream2 cloud computing users. Learn more.
Anvil Support Hour — Thursdays June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2–3 PM ET. Support for Anvil users with questions about AI, data, and NAIRR Pilot resources. Register.
Application Deadlines and Upcoming Opportunities
PEARC26 — July 26–30 in Minneapolis, MN. Registration is now open for the ACM Practice and Experience in Advanced Research Computing conference, themed “Resilient Roots, Empowered Communities.” PEARC26 marks the 10th anniversary of the conference series and will feature a full student program, First-Time Attendee orientation, an offsite social at the Mill City Museum, and co-located workshops including RCD Nexus Day. Register now.
This work was supported by the National Science Foundation through Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) NSF award #2436057. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.