The field of research software and virtual conferences is experiencing significant growth and innovation. One of the major trends is the recognition of the importance of designing and optimizing remote meetings, which can offer numerous advantages over traditional in-person events, including increased accessibility and reduced costs. Another key area of focus is the development of strategies to ensure the longevity and maintainability of research software, particularly in the face of personnel changes or funding uncertainties. This includes the adaptation of version control systems and the implementation of machine-actionable reproducibility solutions. Furthermore, there is a growing emphasis on applying modern software engineering principles to established research software packages, leading to improved code quality, ease of modification, and user experience. Noteworthy papers include: A Practical Guide to Hosting a Virtual Conference, which provides detailed recommendations for planning and optimizing remote meetings. 10 quick tips for making your software outlive your job offers valuable advice for researchers to ensure the continued usability of their software beyond their current position. Data Version Management and Machine-Actionable Reproducibility for HPC based on git and DataLad presents an extension to enable data versioning and reproducibility in high-performance computing environments. LAMMPS: A Case Study For Applying Modern Software Engineering to an Established Research Software Package reviews the changes made to the LAMMPS simulation software package and their impact on its development and maintenance.