Scientific Computing Conference 2021 takes place this week

The 2021 edition of the Scientific Computing Conference takes place from October 19 to 21 at the Polytechnic of Leiria (Campus 2 – School of Technology and Management). This event is promoted by the FCCN Unit of the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and consists of the annual meeting of the various communities of managers and users of advanced communication, computing and IT services platforms.

Over three days, the objective is to create spaces for sharing knowledge and promote discussion on the emerging possibilities of digital services and scientific computing. The event is aimed at all those responsible for IT, library, documentation and/or archive services at higher education institutions, as well as decision-makers and institutional leaders with these departments and those responsible for carrying out national science and research.

The program features more than 30 speakers and around 400 participants are expected at the meeting, which will certainly contribute to promoting collective discussion and knowledge sharing on all areas of FCCN's activity, ranging from connectivity, computing, collaboration, knowledge to security.

This year we highlight the Zapping session from the program, where speakers can learn about some of FCCN's services in a single session, and the special session from the Polytechnic of Leiria entitled “Knowledge at the Service of Society”. The keynote speakers at the meeting will be Joaquim Menezes, founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the IBEROMOLDES Group, Annarella Sanchez, director of the renowned dance school Annarella – Academy of Dance Ballet and (Cuban School of Ballet), and João Curado Silva, responsible for the Data Science component in Public Administration projects at AMA (Agency for Administrative Modernization). There will also be cultural moments, including a performance by the dancer Inesa Markava, as part of the “Imaginary Library” project, taking place in the lobby of the José Saramago library.

The meeting has the support of around 20 sponsors and partnerships, including several important companies in the information technology industry.

More information on the Scientific Computing Conferences 2021 website .