USRSE’26 is the premier conference for Research Software Engineers (RSEs), focusing on the theme “Advancing Science in the Age of AI.” The event explores how RSEs and collaborators increase research impact in a rapidly changing technological landscape. It features multiple submission tracks for original research, reproducible workflows, and community discussions. Target Audience: Research Software Engineers (RSEs), researchers, developers, and collaborators in the scientific computing community. Geographic Eligibility: Global (In-person presentation required). Tangible Benefits: ◦Publication: Papers published on Zenodo with opportunities for special journal issues. ◦Visibility: Abstracts and slides included in conference proceedings. ◦Networking: Engagement with the US-RSE community through workshops, BoFs, and poster sessions. ◦Professional Development: Hands-on workshops to learn new technical and professional skills. Key Deadlines: ◦Papers, Talks, Notebooks, BoFs, Workshops: May 22, 2026 (11:59 PM AoE). ◦Posters: August 7, 2026 (11:59 PM AoE). ◦Notification Date: July 28, 2026 (August 25 for Posters). Submission Tracks: ◦Papers: Original work (10-page max, IEEE template). ◦Talks: Abstracts for 15-minute presentations. ◦Notebooks: Reproducible computational workflows (Jupyter, R Markdown). ◦Birds of a Feather (BoF): 75-90 minute community discussions. ◦Workshops: 90-minute active learning sessions. ◦Posters: Dynamic reception presentations. ◦Rapid Access Microtalk (RAM): 5-minute rapid-fire talks (organized in-person). AI Policy: Submissions using Generative AI/LLMs must adhere to IEEE guidelines on AI-generated text.