Welcome

The inaugural rainbowR virtual conference will bring together LGBTQ+ users of R to promote their work and foster connections among community members. We will present an extraordinary lineup of LGBTQ+ speakers across keynotes, regular talks and lightning talks, who will showcase the immense diversity of R users as well as the vast possibilities of what you can do in R. In addition to the talks, we will also be hosting multiple virutal workshops led by experts, such as on using open-source data to tackle LGBQT+ issues. We will also hold virtual socials where conference participants can meet other R users to connect, share experiences, and unwind.

Important dates

  • November 6, 2025 : Abstract submission is open
  • December 1, 2025: Abstract submission deadline
  • January 9, 2026: Abstract acceptance sent out
  • February 16, 2026: Deadline for talk recordings
  • February 25, 2026: Workshops
  • February 26, 2026: Talks

About rainbowR

rainbowR is a community whose mission is to connect, support and promote LGBTQ+ R users, and to spread awareness of LGBTQ+ issues through data-driven activism.

Find out more at rainbowr.org.

Contact

Please contact hello@rainbowr.org