If you’re unable to attend the RStudio Conference in person, don’t worry—you can still participate remotely, and it’s completely free. Whether you’re at home or on the go, you can join the live streams of keynotes and sessions, ask questions, and interact with other virtual attendees through a dedicated Discord discussion server. This gives you a great opportunity to engage with the R community and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in data science, R, and RStudio.
The conference kicks off on Wednesday, July 27, at 9 am EDT in Washington, DC, but there are also preconference workshops on July 25-26. These workshops focus on a variety of R-related topics, though the live streaming will be dedicated to the main conference sessions starting on the 27th. You can access the live streams directly from the conference website, making it easy to tune in to the presentations from anywhere in the world. The website also allows you to view the full conference schedule and select sessions that match your interests.
One of the most exciting features for remote attendees is the ability to submit questions to speakers during the live sessions. This interactive element ensures that virtual participants can actively engage with the content, just like those attending in person. Additionally, a Discord link will be available for virtual attendees to join, providing a space for discussion, networking, and collaboration with other RStudio enthusiasts. If you’d like to be notified when the Discord link goes live, you can sign up on the conference website to receive updates.
Among the highlights of the event will be keynotes such as “Good Practices for Applied Machine Learning—from Model Development to Model Deployment,” focusing on practical aspects of machine learning workflows. Another major talk will explore the “Past and Future of Shiny,” followed by an intriguing session on “Running Shiny Without a Server,” led by RStudio’s Winston Chang. These sessions promise valuable insights into Shiny, the R package for building interactive web applications, and new developments that could change how you use the tool.