Advancing AI-Driven User Support in the FABRIC Testbed | FABRIC Jan. Webinar

Join us January 20, 2026, at 3 pm ET for an in-depth session exploring how FABRIC is advancing AI-driven user support through a Q&A tool designed to make the testbed more accessible, intuitive, and efficient for researchers. This webinar will introduce the new AI-powered resource that streamlines how users discover information, learn core concepts, and navigate FABRIC’s nationwide infrastructure. Developed by a team led by research cyberinfrastructure architect Mami Hayashida at the University of Kentucky, with contributions from UK students Joshna Kurra and Alex Raketich, the tool intelligently retrieves and synthesizes information from FABRIC documentation, the knowledge base, and community discussions to deliver rapid, accurate answers tailored to diverse user needs.

Attendees will learn how this evolving system supports both new and experienced users—whether exploring foundational FABRIC terminology or addressing complex technical challenges that previously required forum-based assistance. The tool, currently available to authenticated users, is undergoing ongoing refinement in accuracy, metadata structure, and documentation to enable broader access and future integration with additional AI-driven capabilities.

The webinar will also highlight how the team is advancing earlier prototypes for automated code support, contributing to a unified suite of intelligent services that enhance onboarding, streamline experimentation, and boost research productivity across the FABRIC ecosystem. Together, these efforts mark a significant step toward delivering seamless, automated assistance within sophisticated research environments, empowering users to focus more deeply on innovative, high-impact experimentation.

The session will conclude with a live Q&A, allowing attendees to engage directly with the development team.

The webinar recording will be shared with all registrants following the event. Those interested can register here.