# Event Details - **Event Name**: TRE Communities Conference 16 - 18 November 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: The annual event is the only time this community meets in person. It’s grown from an informal meeting of 30 to an annual, multi-day event.About this EventThe 2026 TRE Communities Conference will be held on Monday 16 – Wednesday 18 November. The venue will be the DoubleTree Hilton City Centre in Edinburgh.This annual event is the only time this community meets in person. It’s grown from an informal meeting of 30 people to an annual, multi-day conference with over 100 in person attendeesThe event will run from midday on Monday to midday on Wednesday. DARE UK are generously funding the three-day conference (including all lunches and refreshments), and Research Data Scotland are generously funding an evening reception.The event will be in-person, but we are open to running some sessions hybrid if we can find volunteers to organise this. If so, please contact the organising committee via email:TRE-CONFERENCE-ORGANISERS@JISCMAIL.AC.UKProvisional programme (draft)Plenary sessions:The DEA, UKSA and the accreditation of TREsDARE and TREvolutionEarning trust, not assuming it (PIE session)Responsible AI in TREsParallel sessionsNon-technical problems: overcoming the practical challenges of data federationGovernance in Practice for Sensitive Data Access: Lessons from Safe Text and Synthetic Data CommunitiesShapes and Patterns of FederationWriting, Agreeing and Living by a Rulebook in a Federated EcosystemHarmonising policies on decision making on what can and cannot be used in a TRE.How do we FAIRify data that can't be shared? Metadata approaches for TREsInternational Access – a case study of developing principles of safe accessBuilding Capacity and Driving Impact in Administrative Data Research: Practical Lessons from Coordinated Support and InfrastructureRegistration will open in September. There is no conference fee but numbers may be limited by organisation. Public representatives can apply to have travel and accommodation costs covered - these will be considered on a case by case basis. Please submit your details when prompted on the booking form.We are currently seeking additional sponsors for a second evening reception or to sponsor light pastry breakfasts on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you know of an organisation that would be keen to sponsor part of the event, please contact: TRE-CONFERENCE-ORGANISERS@JISCMAIL.AC.UKIf you wish to join the Sensitive Data Skills Summit on Monday morning - please choose this option on the booking page.We look forward to seeing as many of you as we can in November! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/tre-communities-conference-16-18-november-2026/100001992766167250 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre - **lat**: 55.94563489999999 - **long**: -3.2041295 - **full address**: DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre, 34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TRE Communities Conference 16 - 18 November 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4f7138d2aa2486bc3b5853a33e565bf4fd92ed5abffeb7130a9168b91837d5c4-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787567831 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TRE Communities Conference 16 - 18 November 2026 being held? - **A:** TRE Communities Conference 16 - 18 November 2026 takes place on Mon, 16 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 18 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm at DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre, 34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing TRE Communities Conference 16 - 18 November 2026? - **A:** TRE Communities Conference 16 - 18 November 2026 is organized by TRE Communities Conference Organising Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TRE Communities Conference 16 - 18 November 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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