National Scientific Computing Days 2019 at the University of the Azores

The Jornadas de Computação Científica kicked off yesterday, taking place for the first time this year outside mainland Portugal. Until May 8, the main meeting of managers and users of the digital services provided by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) will take place in Ponta Delgada, at the University of the Azores, this year's host.

The Jornadas de Computação Científica (Scientific Computing Days) are organized as part of the National Digital Competences Initiative e.2030 - INCoDe.2030. This annual event aims to bring together researchers, teachers, technicians and other users of the various digital technologies and support systems provided by FCT. Over three days, the aim is to create spaces for sharing knowledge and promoting discussion about the emerging possibilities of digital services and scientific computing.

As part of the National Digital Competences Initiative e.2030 - Portugal INCoDe.2030, the FCT guarantees the continuous and systematic modernization of services to support scientific computing in Portugal. The services provided include the National Network for Advanced Computing and its connection to Europe and the World, open access repositories (RCAAP), the online library of scientific knowledge (b-on), the infrastructure for distance learning (NAU), information management services, digital identity services, digital communication infrastructures (RCTS), digital collaboration tools (Colibri, Estúdio, etc.), digital preservation (Arquivo.pt), network security, among others. All these services will be discussed over the three days of the Conference, in the form of presentations, plenary sessions, working meetings and workshops.

The Jornadas de Computação Cientifica 2019 has the support of around 32 sponsors and partnerships, including several major companies in the information technology industry, and this year's edition is being organized jointly with the University of the Azores.