Conference

Advanced Computing User Day

The day for users from the advanced computing community in research and business. The third edition will take place on 4 December 2025 in the Jaarbeurs, Utrecht. Learn from other users, hear latest developments, gain inspiration, and connect with like-minded professionals from the research and business fields.

: 4 Dec 2025
: 9:00–17:00
: Jaarbeurs, Utrecht

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SURF and EuroCC Netherlands invite you to the Advanced Computing User Day! On 4 December 2025 we bring together users, leading experts and entrepreneurs from the advanced computing community for a day of inspiring talks, workshops and valuable networking opportunities.

Put the date in your calendar and don’t miss it! More information about the program and registration will follow soon.

For whom?

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out in the world of advanced computing, Advanced Computing User Day offers you the chance to learn from other users, gain inspiration, hear latest developments, and connect with like-minded professionals from the research and business fields.

Call for Proposals is open

Do you have a project, use case, best practice or a clear vision that tackles challenges in:

High Performance Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Data Management or processing
Futuring and scenario-based computing

And do you believe your work could be valuable or inspiring for others working in research, business, startups or government? Then we’d like to invite you to submit a session proposal for the upcoming Advanced Computing User Day. The programme will be built around selected proposals, so your input helps shape the event.

We’re looking for contributions that are practical, grounded, and based on real-world experience. Whether you’ve applied advanced computing in an unusual way, developed a smart solution to a technical bottleneck or want to start a conversation around important matters in the field, this is your chance to share your story.

👉 Submit your proposal before 16 September 2025, 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam)

If you have any questions or would like to spar about your idea before submitting, feel free to get in touch via acud@surf.nl. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.

What to expect?

Curious about the last edition of ACUD? Watch the aftermovie and see what awaits you.

FAQ

Can I submit a proposal as a speaker?

Yes! Do you have a project, use case, best practice or a clear vision that tackles challenges in:

High Performance Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Data Management or Processing
Futuring and scenario-based computing

And do you believe your work could be valuable or inspiring for others working in research, business, startups or government? Then we’d like to invite you to submit a session proposal for the upcoming Advanced Computing User Day.

Submit your proposal before 16 September 2025, 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam)

Can I submit a poster presentation?

This will open no later than the beginning of July and close in September. The exact timing will be announced later.

What does participation cost?

Participation in Advanced Computing User Day is free of charge. We want to give everyone in the community, from students to professionals, the opportunity to participate.

Visitors of the ACUD talking to each other in the hall

People walking in front of a ACUD banner