1st ESD Hackathon

The aim of the EBRAINS Software Distribution (ESD) is to integrate EBRAINS tools and workflows in order to create a unified software ecosystem that facilitates the use, development, and deployment of scientific software for reproducible and scalable environments. The ESD has been designed for use in interactive and high-performance computing applications, and will soon facilitate service deployments. A container-packaged version will enable end users to leverage the EBRAINS ecosystem on their laptops, workstations, or their HPC system of choice.

It will take place Wed–Fri (27 - 29 November 2024), at the European Institute for Neuromorphic Computing (EINC) in Heidelberg, Germany.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday (2024-11-27) – Friday (2024-11-29)

• Location: EINC, Im Neuenheimer Feld 225a, D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany (more venue details here in the agenda page).

• Format: Hackathon (on-site) with introductory talks

• Remote Access: Limited availability for joining via Zoom (for talks)

This 3-day event is a unique opportunity for developers, researchers, and enthusiasts to collaborate on extending and improving the EBRAINS Software Distribution.

Participants will engage in hands-on sessions and discussions focusing on various topics, including:

• Extending the ESD — new tools

  • Integration — creating new packages with structured dependencies

  • Testing — verifying usability and facilitating tool maintenance

  • Link to EBRAINS Software Quality efforts

• Showcasing the ESD — new workflows

  • Integration — explicit tracking of workflow dependencies

  • Testing — inter-tool & service compatibility checking

  • Inspiration — public demo workflows to inspire scientists

• Customizing the ESD — specific deployments

  • Performance — HPC and other deployments

  • Services — deploying and running ESD-related services from an ESD-hosted environment

  • Specialization — targeting individual use cases

The hackathon offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the ESD and the EBRAINS software ecosystem in general, while also facilitating networking with like-minded individuals and knowledge sharing.

We encourage interested parties to take advantage of the opportunity to become involved in the evolution of EBRAINS Software Distribution.

Please see here for venue and agenda information and to register (100 Euro registration fee to cover workshop expenses, incl. meals).

We look forward to seeing you in Heidelberg!