NLIT Summit 2026
Monday, May 4
th
through
Thursday, May 7
th
Kansas City Convention Center
Important Dates
*All Times are Central Time
- Abstract submission closes:
March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
- Notification to authors:
April 1, 2026
- Presentation Dates:
May 5
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7, 2026
Topics for 2026 Include:
- Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Data Solutions
- Data Visualization Techniques
- Predictive Analytics
- Data Warehousing Solutions
- Business Intelligence Tools
- Big Data Integration
- Real-time Data Processing
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Reinforcement Learning
- AI Ethics and Compliance
- AI in Business Applications
- Enabling Leadership
- Transformational Leadership
- Building High-Performance Teams
- Change Management Strategies
- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
- Strategic Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution in Teams
- Cloud Solutions
- Cloud Migration Strategies
- Multi-Cloud Management
- Cloud Security Best Practices
- Cloud Cost Optimization
- Serverless Architectures
- Hybrid Cloud Solutions
- Cybersecurity and Compliance
- Cybersecurity Threat Landscapes
- Data Privacy Regulations (GDPR, CCPA)
- Network Security Best Practices
- Incident Response Planning
- Identity and Access Management
- Security Audits and Penetration Testing
- DevOps for the Enterprise
- Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Infrastructure as Code
- Monitoring and Logging
- Containerization and Kubernetes
- Agile Methodologies in DevOps
- DevOps Culture and Collaboration
- Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio Rationalization, Enterprise Applications & Project Management
- Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
- Application Portfolio Management
- Project Risk Management
- ERP System Implementation
- Agile vs. Waterfall Project Management
- Business Process Reengineering
- UI/UX and Human Centered Design
- User Experience Research
- Design Thinking Process
- Prototyping and Wireframing
- Accessibility and Inclusive Design
- User Interface Design Principles
- Usability Testing
- IT Service & Support/ Enterprise Service Management
- ITIL Best Practices
- Service Desk Management
- Incident and Problem Management
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- IT Asset Management
- Change Management
- Network & Infrastructure on DevOps
- Network Security Protocols
- SD-WAN Technology
- Network Virtualization
- DevOps Automation Tools
- Cloud Networking
- High-Availability Network Design
The following theme options should be selected if your presentation is part of the Sustainable Scientific Software Conference (S3C) Tracks:
DevSecOps Fundamentals
- DevSecOps Infrastructure for CI/CD
- DevSecOps Principles and Practices
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle
- Teams Training for Cybersecurity Awareness
Scientific Software Infrastructure
- CI/CD Tools and Infrastructure for HPC
- Scaling CI/CD to HPC Systems
- Overcoming CI/CD Challenges
- Dependency Management and Software Configuration
- Code Management Templates
- ML Model Management and Deployment
- Containerization
Software Development for Scientific Applications
- Scientific Software Development Challenges
- Coding for Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)
- Integrating Open-Source Software (OSS)
- Migrating Existing Software to Cloud Platforms
- Software Security “Best” Practices
- Sustainable Software “Best” Practices
- Picking the “Best” Software Tools for Your Software
- Metrics to Determine Health of Your Software
AI and Machine Learning in Software Development
- Role of AI in Scientific Software Development
- Data and Model Curation for Machine Learning Workloads
- Current Applications and Limitations of AI in Government Labs
- 3–5-Year Strategies for Embracing AI/LLM
- Hosting On-Prem, Open-Source LLMs
HPC System Management
- System Management and Outage Recovery
- Optimizing Jobs for HPC Systems
- Architectural and Operational Strategies
- Cluster Monitoring
Cross-Facility and Hybrid Computing
- Cloud-HPC Integration
- Hybrid Architectures
- Software Portability and Reproducibility
- Scaling Software for Multiple Platforms
- Secure and Sustainable Cross-Facility Workflows
Team Building and Management
- Building Successful Technical Teams
- Research Software Engineering (RSE) as a Career
- Mentoring and Sourcing Talent
- Agility in Team Dynamics
- Bridging the Gap Between Junior and Senior Engineers
Software Engineering Research and Innovation
- Incorporating Human-Centered Design in Engineering Workflows
- Technical Advancements in Software Engineering (e.g. Autonomy, VR/AR, IoT, Robotics)
- Test Driven Development
Scientific Data Management
- Metadata Management
- Research Data Lifecycle
- Data Platforms and Governance
- AI-Ready Data
- Data Centric Computing/Data Discovery
Submission Guidelines
-Tell us what you would like to share in 500 words or less! Abstracts are due by March 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
with notification of acceptance/rejection no later than April April 1.
-SESSION FORMATS AVAILABLE FOR 2026: You can choose from five different presentation types:
- Traditional Presentation: 30 Total Minutes- all Q&A will be conducted within the 30
minute timeframe (20 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes of Q&A)
- Birds of a Feather: Discussion by all attendees facilitated by a presentation leader (30-60
minutes)
- Workshop: (60-120 minutes) - Deep-dive into a topic or hands-on user demo/tutorial
NOTE: all workshops will be scheduled during the afternoon of May 7
- Panel Presentation: Group of presenters discussing/debating a topic with each other and
the audience (30 min)
- Lightning Presentation: Short briefing on a topic with minimal slides, designed to rapidly
and compellingly share information (10 Total Minutes)
*Please note that industry presentations will be limited to the traditional or lightening format.
-Bio about you (1000 characters or less)
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