Nordic Basic Scientific Computing 2026
Nordic Basic Scientific Computing is a gathering of everyone interested in supporting scientific computing (and a celebration of the diverse work that makes it all possible). Aalto Scientific Computing invites you to its homebase at Otaniemi Campus, 2-4 February 2026.
This event is split into two halves: The first half is a Finnish+friends RSE meetup , the second half is a meetup of Finnish scientific computing teams more targeted to service staff. The overlapping middle day has events that are interesting to both audiences. People are welcome to attend both halves.
This event focuses on practical discussion and experience-sharing in the world of RSE and SciComp. Whether you develop research software, support researchers through local computing services or you are simply curious about these roles, this is gathering for you. It’s a time to roll up our sleeves, look under the hood and talk about what’s really going on.
Schedule (general plan)
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Day 1 (Mo, 2 Feb 2026): RSE meetup, starting with lunch at 11
Day 2 (Tu, 3 Feb 2026): RSE/SciComp overlap day: events, lunch, evening dinner, some social activities scattered between.
Day 3 (We: 4 Feb 2026): SciComp team meetup: events 9-12, lunch.
Quick info
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Location: Dipoli, Otaniemi Campus, Aalto University, Espoo, Helsinki area, Finland
Price: Free
Program: You can submit talks and other events in advance, but we also plan an “unconference session” (program decided by attendees)..
Key dates:
5 December: Registration opens (closes when full)
Rolling acceptance of talks, posters/demos
7 January: First submission deadline, if needed we will have a voting on talks (all relevant talks accepted, only length may be decided by voting).
20 January: Talk length decided (latest)
2-4 February: Nordic Basic Scientific Computing event
Registration
We will provide long times for coffee breaks and lunches and make sure that everyone can find an engaging group to be a part of.
The event is intended to be relatively small to facilitate networking.
Online attendance: We’ve chosen to hold this event in person only, as we believe it offers the best environment for meaningful networking and a more engaging, collaborative atmosphere.
Registration link