# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DataSHIELD Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: DataSHIELD Conference, Liverpool, 6–9 October at Hope Street Hotel. Talks, training and networking.About this EventWelcome to the DataSHIELD Conference!The DataSHIELD Conference is an annual community meeting focused on collaboration between researchers, developers and users of DataSHIELD software and infrastructure. Rather than a traditional conference format, it is informal and discussion led, creating space for detailed conversations, idea sharing and shaping future work in an open and relaxed setting.The 2026 conference will be held in Liverpool, UK from 6th to 9th October, with sessions based at the Hope Street Hotel. The programme will include a mix of talks, training workshops, demonstrations and discussion sessions focused on the development and use of DataSHIELD. Alongside the main programme, there will be dedicated opportunities for networking, as well as social activities across the city.Abstract SubmissionAbstracts submissions are now open: 2026 DataSHIELD Conference Abstract SubmissionAbstacts for talks, discussion sessions, and software demonstrations close at 5:00pm on 15th May 2026 (BST). For abstracts requiring visas, where the relevant box has been ticked on the abstract form, the deadline is 30th April, with decisions issued by 15th May.Call for posters closes 17:00 (BST) 15th September 2026 unless allocation is filled.RegistrationTickets are £400.00 + VAT, offering excellent value with a full programme of activity and networking. Registration includes dinner, inspiring keynote talks, networking and a range of opportunities for training and professional development. Attendees will also enjoy a conference dinner and an exclusive tour at Liverpool Football Club.We’re also offering optional training courses to build your skills:Introduction to DataSHIELD: £75 + VATTraining course for deployers: £100 + VATIf a purchase order is required for you to complete payment, please contact the DataSHIELD organising team with your request and details of what is required. Email: datashield@liverpool.ac.ukKey dates for your diary:Abstract submissions close: 30 AprilSubmission feedback: 22 MayPoster submissions open until 15 SeptemberFollow event updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datashield/posts/ and engage for free in our Forum: https://community.datashield.org/wiki/Limited capacity registration may close if capacity filled.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/liverpool/datashield-conference/100001981524551274
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Business, Meetups, Sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 96.96, max: 390, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Liverpool
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hope Street Hotel
- **lat**: 53.40124549999999
- **long**: -2.970826
- **full address**: Hope Street Hotel, 40 Hope Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DataSHIELD Conference being held?
  - **A:** DataSHIELD Conference takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hope Street Hotel, 40 Hope Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for DataSHIELD Conference?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for DataSHIELD Conference range from GBP 97 to GBP 390 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 390 + GBP 65 taxAvailableIntroduction to DataSHIELDGBP 97 + GBP 6 fee + GBP 16 taxAvailableTraining Course for DeployersGBP 129 + GBP 8 fee + GBP 22 taxAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing DataSHIELD Conference?
  - **A:** DataSHIELD Conference is organized by DataSHIELD Research Project.

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