From 357218ae11ccb9c6a763767637b3f68d8779804f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kenneth Hoste Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2026 09:21:56 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] add page for EESSI hackathon at EuroHPC User Days 2026 --- .../2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md | 124 ++++++++++++++++++ docs/training-events/index.md | 3 +- 2 files changed, 126 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 docs/training-events/2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md diff --git a/docs/training-events/2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md b/docs/training-events/2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..13ce20cc5d --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/training-events/2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md @@ -0,0 +1,124 @@ +# EESSI hackathon (25 Sept 2026, Dublin) + +On Friday 25 September 2026, an EESSI hackathon will be organised in the wake of the +[EuroHPC User Days 2026](https://userdays2026.eurohpc-ju.europa.eu) +which takes place 22-24 September 2026 in Dublin (Ireland). + +*organised by [EuroHPC Centre-of-Excellence MultiXscale](https://www.multixscale.eu)* + +!!! tip + **This is primarily an in-person event, with space for about 25 on-site participants.** + + Attending the sessions is free, but you must be registered to attend in person or to join the Zoom webinar session for online participation! + + See also [Registration](#registration). + +The main topic of this hackathon will be *onboarding software into +the European Environment for Scientific Software Installations (EESSI, [https://eessi.io](https://eessi.io))*. + +Ample time will be provided for participants to follow prepared examples, as well as time to work on onboarding their own application codes into EESSI. + +We intend to record this event, and the make recordings, slides, and materials +publicly available shortly after the event via this page. + +More details on the program will be shared later. + +**If you have any questions regarding this event, please send an email to `support@eessi.io`.** + + + +## Presentation materials + +*(will be made available shortly before the event)* + +## Venue + +The event will take place at Trinity College in Dublin. + +*(more details will be available soon)* + +## Online + +Online participation is available via Zoom *(practical information to join will be shared with registered participants)*. + +## Format + +- Hybrid format + - Space for 25 in-person attendees + - Online participation via Zoom +- Mix of presentation & hands-on exercises + - ~2.5h of content + - ~2.5h for hands-on + - ~30min for final Q&A + +## Registration + +Both in person and online attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. + +**Register via [https://event.ugent.be/registration/eessi202609](https://event.ugent.be/registration/eessi202609)** + +## Agenda + +*(more info soon)* + + + +## Preparatory Material + +While most of the content will be introduced on the day, it is likely very beneficial to follow some topics from the recent EESSI webinar series relevant to the hackathon: + +- [Introduction to EESSI (April 2026)](webinar-series-2026Q2.md#introduction-to-eessi) +- Introduction to EasyBuild (May 2026): [slides](https://users.ugent.be/~kehoste/Introduction-to-EasyBuild-20260519.pdf) - [recording](https://youtu.be/1sfw8a64wFg?si=Z3ebqgKvjkdlTM7N) + +Some familiarity with [Git](https://swcarpentry.github.io/git-novice/) is useful, as is some experience with building and/or installing software packages. + +## Q&A via Slack + +For posting questions or comments during the event, we strongly prefer that you post them +in the **`#hackathon` channel in the EESSI Slack** ([direct link to that channel](https://eessi-hpc.slack.com/archives/C02NB46EK9P)). + +If you haven't joined the EESSI Slack yet, first use the "`Slack channel`" link on the [EESSI website (https://eessi.io)](https://eessi.io). + +There will also be an opportunity to ask questions directly to the speakers, should you wish to do so. + +## Useful links + +- EESSI website: [https://eessi.io](https://eessi.io) +- EESSI documentation: [https://eessi.io/docs](https://eessi.io/docs) +- EasyBuild website: [https://easybuild.io](https://easybuild.io) +- EasyBuild documentation: [https://docs.easybuild.io](https://docs.easybuild.io) +- MultiXscale website: [https://www.multixscale.eu](https://www.multixscale.eu) + +## Organisers + +- Kenneth Hoste (Ghent University) +- Alan O'Cais (freelancer EuroHPC projects for Ghent University) +- Lara Peeters (Ghent University) diff --git a/docs/training-events/index.md b/docs/training-events/index.md index 31d046c6c6..5f12e295bc 100644 --- a/docs/training-events/index.md +++ b/docs/training-events/index.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ ## Upcoming events (2026) +* [*EESSI Hackathon @ EuroHPC User Days 2026*](2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md) (hybrid event, 25 September 2026) * [*EESSI happy hour sessions 2026*](./happy-hours-sessions.md) (online sessions **every** Monday, starting 12 January 2026) ### Past events (2026) @@ -15,7 +16,7 @@ ### Past events (2025) -* [*EESSI CI/CD Hackathon*](2025/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md) (hybrid event, 2 October 2025) +* [*EESSI CI/CD Hackathon @ EuroHPC User Days 2025*](2025/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md) (hybrid event, 2 October 2025) * [*EESSI happy hour sessions 2025*](2025/happy-hours-previous-sessions.md) (online sessions every Monday, starting 18 August 2025) * [*EESSI webinar series (May-June 2025)*](2025/webinar-series-2025Q2.md) (online tutorials) * [**Introduction to EESSI** *(5 May 2025)*](2025/webinar-series-2025Q2.md#introduction-to-eessi) From b24e683f299e1f2e49015d03d358780e20e61ef7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kenneth Hoste Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2026 11:04:29 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] remove part on prize for EESSI hackathon @ EuroHPC User Days 2026 --- docs/training-events/2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md | 9 --------- 1 file changed, 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/training-events/2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md b/docs/training-events/2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md index 13ce20cc5d..d844186f9d 100644 --- a/docs/training-events/2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md +++ b/docs/training-events/2026/hackathon-eurohpc-user-days.md @@ -25,15 +25,6 @@ More details on the program will be shared later. **If you have any questions regarding this event, please send an email to `support@eessi.io`.** - - ## Presentation materials *(will be made available shortly before the event)*