Lightning Talks & Data Social Hour @ Microsoft

Lightning Talk & Data Social Hour @ Microsoft

We’re excited to bring the Greater Boston useR Group together for another in-person meetup!

Join us at the Microsoft New England Research & Development Center for an evening of short lightning talks, new ideas, and conversation with members of the Boston R community.

Lightning talks will be approximately 5–7 minutes and may cover an R project, package, visualization, workflow, research finding, technical lesson, or anything else the community may find interesting.

Interested in presenting?
Please reach out to us through Meetup to volunteer for a lightning talk. Speakers of all experience levels are encouraged to participate.

Talk lineup:
Talks and speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.
Following the presentations, we’ll have time to meet
other R users, discuss projects, exchange ideas, and connect with members of the local data community.

All are welcome, regardless of your experience, professional background, or favorite programming language. Whether you are new to R or have been using it for years, we would be happy to have you join us.

Please note that space is limited, so only register if you plan to attend.
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM

Location: Microsoft New England Research & Development Center
1 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02142
Floor: M Floor
A huge thank you to Microsoft for generously providing the space!