Modelling Astrophysical Plasmas with iPIC3D: First Conference on Implicit PIC Simulations and Beyond

Europe/Zurich
Aula Wolfspoort (00.08) (Huis Bethlehem)

Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

Huis Bethlehem

Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
Pranab Deka (KU Leuven)
Description

We are pleased to welcome you to the first ever conference on Modelling Astrophysical Plasmas with iPIC3D: First Conference on Implicit PIC Simulations and Beyond at KU Leuven, Belgium, from the 4th to 6th of February, 2026. The conference will be in hybrid format (in-person + remote) and will feature a hands-on training session with iPIC3D (including energy-conserving algorithms) on CPUs and GPUs. We look forward to seeing you in Leuven!

Keynote Speakers:
Fabio Bacchini
Stefano Markidis
Francesco Pucci

 

Registration is free. Please register latest by 15 January, 2026. We will charge a fee of €50 for the conference dinner.

Conference Dinner: 5 February, 2026, 7 pm to 10 pm

 

Organising Committee:
Pranab J Deka
Fabio Bacchini
Silvia Ferro
Nicolas Moens
Clarissa Mora
Maximilien Péters de Bonhome 
Luca Pezzini
Nadja Reisinger
Paul Wilhelm 

URL: https://indico.global/e/kul-ipic3d

Sponsors

Registration
Modelling Astrophysical Plasmas with iPIC3D: First Conference on Implicit PIC Simulations and Beyond
    • 08:00 09:00
      Registration
    • 09:00 09:15
      Welcome Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
      Convener: Pranab Deka (KU Leuven)
    • 09:15 09:45
      iPIC3D: A Particle-in-Cell Code for Simulating Astrophysical Plasmas 30m Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
      Speaker: Stefano Markidis (KTH Swedden)
    • 09:45 10:15
      Energy Conserving algorithms with iPIC3D 30m Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
      Speaker: Fabio Bacchini (KU Leuven)
    • 10:15 10:45
      Coffee Break 30m
    • 10:45 12:15
      iPIC3D Session 1: Chair - Clarissa Mora Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
    • 12:15 13:45
      Lunch 1h 30m
    • 13:45 15:15
      iPIC3D Session 2: Chair - Nadja Reisinger Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
    • 15:15 15:35
      Coffee Break 20m Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
    • 15:35 17:20
      iPIC3D Session 3: Chair - Silvia Ferro Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
    • 09:00 10:15
      iPIC3D Session 4: Chair - Fabio Bacchini & Nicolas Moens Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
    • 10:15 10:45
      Coffee Break 30m
    • 10:45 12:15
      iPIC3D Session 5: Chair - Maximilien Péters de Bonhome Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
    • 12:15 13:45
      Lunch 1h 30m
    • 13:45 15:15
      Hands-on Training with iPIC3D Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
      Convener: Pranab Deka (KU Leuven)
    • 15:15 15:35
      Coffee Break 20m
    • 15:35 17:00
      Hands-on Training with iPIC3D Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
      Conveners: Nicolas Moens, Paul Wilhelm
    • 09:00 10:30
      iPIC3D Session 6: Chair - Fabio Bacchini & Nicolas Moens Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
    • 10:30 11:00
      Coffee Break 30m
    • 11:00 12:00
      PIC beyond iPIC3D: Chair - Pranab Deka Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
    • 12:00 12:10
      Conclusions and Outlook Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
      Convener: Fabio Bacchini (KU Leuven)
    • 12:10 12:15
      Final Remarks Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Aula Wolfspoort (00.08)

      Huis Bethlehem

      Schapenstraat 34, Leuven 3000
      Convener: Pranab Deka (KU Leuven)