Asiera Conference 2026 | Invites You to Submit Your Talk
The inaugural Asiera Conference 2026 arrives at an important time for the research, education, and digital infrastructure community. Formerly known as the HEAnet Conference, first established in 2001, returning to the Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, Tuesday, November 3, to Thursday, November 5th, this year.
This event has long been recognised as Ireland’s leading conference for the education and research sector. As the community addresses growing challenges across cybersecurity, sustainability, data, skills, and international collaboration, the first Asiera programme will play an important role in defining the conference’s future direction.
Submitting a talk is therefore not only an opportunity to showcase your work, but also to help shape a new forum for shared expertise and discussion. The topics and speakers selected for this first edition will influence the standards, priorities, and technical depth that future Asiera events will build upon.
Asiera Conference 2026 will bring together technologists, researchers, educators, policy stakeholders, and network operators. Presenting to this audience offers the opportunity to engage with peers who understand both the technical and strategic challenges facing the sector, while contributing to conversations that will influence the future development of research and education infrastructure, we welcome your participation.
Presentation Formats
Presentations
- 25-minute session & 5-minute Q&A
- Maximum 500-word outline and brief speaker bio
Lightning Talks
- 5-minute talk & 5-minute Q&A
- Maximum 100-word outline and brief speaker bio
Submission Deadline: Midnight on June 12, 2026
Submit Your Talk Idea Here: Submit Your Talk
Conference Themes
Submissions are welcomed across the following areas:
- Learner Case Studies
- Cybersecurity Standards – which frameworks best support the sector
- Building Sustainable Services
- Quantum Communications
- Automation
- Shared Services
- High Performance Computing
- Emerging Technologies
- Cybersecurity Client Case Studies
- Networks and Connectivity
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Cloud and Digital Infrastructure
- Management Information Solutions
- Trust and Identity
Why Submit a Talk
Presenting at Asiera provides the opportunity to:
- Engage with a highly relevant audience of sector peers and decision-makers
- Strengthen professional networks and potential collaborations
- Contribute to the advancement of the research and education community
- Develop thought leadership and public speaking experience
- Increase visibility for projects, research, or initiatives
Speaker Bonus Benefits
Accepted Presentations
Speakers will receive a Full Conference Pass, including:
- Access to all sessions and workshops
- Entry to the Welcome Reception
- Lunch on both conference days
- 1 x ticket to the Asiera Conference Gala Dinner
- Two nights’ accommodation (Bed & Breakfast)
Accepted Lightning Talks
Speakers will receive:
- Access to all sessions and workshops
- Entry to the Welcome Reception
- Lunch on both conference days
- 1 x ticket to the Asiera Conference Gala Dinner
Please note: Lightning talk speakers must cover their own accommodation costs.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship packages are available for organisations wishing to showcase solutions and services to the research and education community.
For sponsorship details, contact: events@conferenceorganisers.ie
For more information on the Asiera Conference 2026, visit our website here.
For other conference-related queries please contact events@conferenceorganisers.ie
We look forward to welcoming you to Killarney in November.