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+title: "RSE Leaders and Aspiring Leaders Meeting RSECon26"
+date: 2026-09-08
+location: The University of Sheffield (in-person) & online
+layout: event
+web-page: https://rsecon26.society-rse.org/satellite-events/rse-leaders/
+summary: >
+summary: >
+  https://rsecon26.society-rse.org/satellite-events/rse-leaders/
+summary: >
+    Join us to network, celebrate successes, and explore challenges across institutions.
+    
+---
+
+The event will include a series of lightning talks, highlighting projects or initiatives of interest to members of the leaders network. There will also be interactive elements designed to support aspiring leaders in career progression.
+
+This meeting is a valuable opportunity for current and aspiring leaders in research software engineering to connect, share experiences, and shape the future of the field and network.
+
+We encourage those who are considering or preparing for leadership roles to attend - your perspectives and contributions are vital to these discussions.
+
+Lightning talk submissions are due by **14 August**, with decisions communicated to participants **w/c 17 August**.
+
+A full programme will be announced closer to the event. Lunch will be provided for attendees. [Register now](https://rsecon26.society-rse.org/satellite-events/rse-leaders/)
+