AeRO - Australasian eResearch Organisations

Australasian eResearch Organisation (AeRO) is the peak body for eResearch and Digital Research Infrastructure in Australasia, driving collaboration and innovation across research, government, infrastructure, and industry. We connect people, systems, and services to advance Digital Research Infrastructure and capabilities, helping researchers do more, faster, and with greater impact. AeRO fosters a cohesive, sustainable eResearch ecosystem by aligning national efforts, promoting best practice, and championing shared challenges and opportunities across the sector. Through our working groups, strategic initiatives, and events such as the annual eResearch Australasia Conference, we bring together stakeholders from across the Digital Research Infrastructure landscape — including HPC centres, data providers, universities, and service enablers — to share knowledge, shape policy, and deliver coordinated outcomes. As a member-based not-for-profit, AeRO provides a trusted forum for dialogue, collaboration, and leadership. Our focus areas include: • Connecting eResearch expertise • Building digital research capability and community • Developing sponsorship opportunities • Driving FAIR and CARE data practices • Supporting workforce development and skills uplift • Addressing sector-wide issues like security, interoperability, and Digital Research Infrastructure sustainability Whether you're a researcher, technologist, policymaker, or service provider, AeRO offers a pathway to engage with national strategy, amplify your impact, and stay connected to the pulse of Digital Research Infrastructure and eResearch in Australasia.