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Hackathonino at IPAC2026

→ Europe/Zurich
Location C.I.D Deauville, France Go to map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/CID+%7C+Palais+des+Congr%C3%A8s+de+Deauville/@49.3546653,0.0590986,14.5z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x47e02caa07f0f551:0xbbc814048c9ed0e6!8m2!3d49.3601684!4d0.0690046!16s%2Fg%2F121b6w1l?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Christine Darve (ESS - European Spallation Source (SE)), Frank Tecker (CERN), Thibault Fredon (MIT)
Description

A 4-day interactive and engaging (yet light) event at IPAC2026 !

The main objective is to foster collaboration between Students, Mentors from Research Infrastructures (Ris) and Companies, by addressing real-world challenges with cutting-edge technologies. 

Stage 1 completed - Felicitations !!

Verdict: Thursday May 21, between 12:30 and 14:00 CEST in Conference room Gatsby @ IPAC2026!

Check the webpage: Hackathonino

IUPAP Working Group 14 (WG14) fosters global collaboration in accelerator science, combining technical excellence, inclusivity, and a strong network. We proudly support IPAC events and aim to highlight the societal impact of accelerator technologies.

A Hackathonino, a hackathon-style event during IPAC2026, serving as a proof of concept with the goal of establishing it as a recurring feature at future IPACs !

List of Challenges available HERE

Why should companies join?

Details: Presentation of Hackathonino  

The overall spirit should remain open, and centered on the free exchange of knowledge!

 

Recording_Hackathonino_20May2026.mp4
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  • Sunday 17 May
    • 11:00 → 12:00
      Introduction of Hackathonino 1h Gasty (IPAC2026)

      Gasty

      IPAC2026

      Room Gatsby -1 level in the Conference center

      Project introduction & team building.

      An hybrid version should enable participation online as well , using https://ess-eu.zoom.us/j/6420621364

      For details visit https://iupap-wg14.web.cern.ch/hackathonino-iupap-wg14/

    • 12:00 → 12:50
      Lunch and miggle 50m

      Lunch-boxes offered by Scandinova

    • 12:50 → 20:50
      Optional Workshop sessions

      tudent teams will work closely with researchers and industry mentors in the IPAC2026 environment, ensuring meaningful collaboration, learning, and engagement.

    • 15:00 → 18:00
      Mentor–Mentee Networking Session 3h

      While students can interact directly with the Industrial section from their IPAC booth, mentors are warmly encouraged to guide them during the 15:00–18:00 time window, including the poster sessions, where additional discussions can naturally emerge around the presented work.

  • Monday 18 May
    • 08:00 → 20:00
      Optional Workshop sessions

      Student teams will work closely with researchers and industry mentors in the IPAC2026 environment, ensuring meaningful collaboration, learning, and engagement.

    • 15:00 → 18:00
      Mentor–Mentee Networking Session 3h

      While students can interact directly with the Industrial section from their IPAC booth, mentors are warmly encouraged to guide them during the 15:00–18:00 time window, including the poster sessions, where additional discussions can naturally emerge around the presented work.

  • Tuesday 19 May
    • 08:00 → 18:00
      Optional Workshop sessions

      Student teams will work closely with researchers and industry mentors in the IPAC2026 environment, ensuring meaningful collaboration, learning, and engagement.

    • 13:10 → 13:20
      IUPAP WG14 on Accelerator Science 10m

      during session: "IPAC-CC Meeting"
      agenda : https://indico.jacow.org/event/127/

      Speaker: Christine Darve (ESS - European Spallation Source (SE))
    • 15:00 → 18:00
      Mentor–Mentee Networking Session 3h

      While students can interact directly with the Industrial section from their IPAC booth, mentors are warmly encouraged to guide them during the 15:00–18:00 time window, including the poster sessions, where additional discussions can naturally emerge around the presented work.

  • Wednesday 20 May
  • Thursday 21 May
    • 12:30 → 14:00
      IUPAP Student session and AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT ! 1h 30m Gatsby

      Gatsby

      General Introduction of members of the IUPAP - International Union of Pure and Applied Physics WG14 - Accelerator Science

      Slides: “IUPAP-WG14 on Accelerator Science at IPAC2026“

      https://iupap-wg14.web.cern.ch/

      ** ~ 20 min - Sponsors Introduction**
      1 - Cern Accelerator School - Frank Tecker (3')
      2 - Presentation of EPITA - CBI (Challenge Based Innovation) - Nicolas Delerue (3')
      3- Industry Presentation by ScandiNova - Kevin Pepitone (3')
      4- Presentation by the Accelerator Science and Technology Industry Permanent Forum (AIPF) - Raffaella Geometrante (3')
      5- Industry Presentation by Big Science Sweden - Mike Olsson (3')

      **

      The IUPAP award winners will be announced !

      **

      6 - Presentation by HOPSWORKS (connection to ARTIFACT) - Jim Dowling (~ 15')

      7- Presentation - ARTIFACT - Adnan Ghribi (30')

      Follow-up activities and open floor.

      CAS
      Hackathonino_IUPAP_Winners.pdf
    • 14:00 → 15:20
      IPAC Award Session 1h 20m

      https://indico.jacow.org/event/95/sessions/1006/#20260521

      IPAC2026 Program
  • Friday 22 May
    • 11:00 → 12:30
      IPAC closing session 1h 30m

      https://indico.jacow.org/event/95/sessions/979/#20260522

      IPAC2026 Program