PSDI Showcase

Let’s Collaborate to Accelerate your Use of PSDI 

Join us in Birmingham for the official PSDI Showcase — a one-day, in-person event designed to introduce researchers, data professionals, and institutions working at the forefront of physical sciences, to our Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure. 

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 17th September 2025
📍 Venue: The Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Birmingham B1 2ND
🕘 Time: 10:00–17:00 BST 

About the Event 

PSDI’s Showcase Event is a rare opportunity to explore the tools, research, and community behind the Physical Sciences Data Infrastructure (PSDI) initiative. Whether you are leading a complex research project, managing data infrastructure, or supporting research culture and reproducibility — this event has been designed with you in mind. 

The day will include: 

• A curated exhibition of PSDI tools and resources — with live demonstrations of how they can enhance your research workflows 

• Keynote talks from leaders in data curation, scientific infrastructure, and open research 

• Lightning talks and poster sessions from researchers using PSDI resources in real-world projects 

• Opportunities to share feedback and shape future developments 

Who Should Attend? 

This event is tailored to individuals and teams involved in the collection, management, and application of research data in physical sciences, including: 

• Researchers and research group leaders 

• Data stewards and research software engineers 

• Technical professionals managing data repositories or workflows 

• Librarians, infrastructure managers, and open science advocates 

• Funders and policy professionals interested in data-driven research 

If your work intersects with data in physical sciences, this event is for you.

Why Attend? 

Research is becoming more data-intensive, collaborative, and open — but that brings new challenges. 

This Showcase is your opportunity to: 

• See PSDI in action — discover how our tools and guidance are being used to solve real-world challenges 

• Build your network — connect with like-minded researchers, funders, and data professionals across the UK 

• Contribute your perspective — help shape the direction of PSDI’s future resources 

• Take practical knowledge back to your team — and accelerate your next data-intensive project

Venue Information 

The event will take place at the Library of Birmingham, a modern, accessible venue in the heart of the city. Just a few minutes’ walk from Birmingham New Street Station, the library provides an ideal setting for interactive discussions, networking, and live demonstrations. 

Address: Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND 
Transport: Excellent rail and public transport links 
Accessibility: Fully accessible venue 

Lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Please let us know about any accessibility or dietary requirements when registering. 

Draft Agenda

9:30 – 10:00 – Registration

10:00 – 16:30 – PSDI Showcase (Lunch included)

17:00 – 19:00 – Evening Social (TBC – if there is enough interest)

Full agenda to be confirmed.

Spaces are limited and interest is expected to be high.

We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham —
Let’s collaborate to accelerate the future of data in the physical sciences.

This event will be run as an in person event only, however, there will be the opportunity to see the event materials and provide feedback alongside the Showcase. If you are unable to attend the meeting but want to hear more about the event please make sure you are signed up to our PSDI mailing list (https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?SUBED1=PSDI&A=1)