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.

Mark 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 the latest developments, and connect with like-minded professionals from the research and business fields.

Keynote speaker: Maria Girone, Head of CERN openlab

Maria Girone is Head of CERN openlab and Principal Applied Scientist at CERN’s IT department. She has been at the forefront of scientific computing for over two decades, driving the advancement of computing that enables groundbreaking research at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

At CERN (Switzerland), Maria has led efforts to integrate High-Performance Computing (HPC), cloud, AI, and new data technologies into the workflows of one of the world’s most data-intensive scientific experiments. She played a central role in the development and operation of the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (WLCG). WLCG is the largest distributed computing infrastructure ever built for science, connecting hundreds of data centers worldwide to process petabytes of data from particle collisions.

As former Chief Technology Officer of CERN openlab (2016–2023) and now its Head, Maria has defined international R&D strategies and built strong collaborations with industry and academia to push the boundaries of computing architectures. Her work not only supports the current experiments but also prepares for the High-Luminosity LHC, which will demand unprecedented computing capacity.

A strong advocate for diversity in STEM, Maria also co-founded IDEAS4HPC, the Swiss chapter of Women in HPC.

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?

The call for proposals is now closed. We thank everyone for their submissions and will carefully review all proposals. All applicants will receive a response within two weeks.

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.