National Scientific Computing Conference 2019 at the University of the Azores

The Scientific Computing Conference began yesterday, which this year is taking place for the first time outside mainland Portugal. Until May 8th, the main meeting of managers and users of digital services provided by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) takes place in Ponta Delgada, at the University of the Azores, this year's host.

The Scientific Computing Conferences are organized within the scope of the National Digital Skills 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 made available by FCT. 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.

Within the scope of the National Digital Skills Initiative e.2030 – Portugal INCoDe.2030, the FCT ensures the continuous and systematic modernization of scientific computing support services 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 2019 Scientific Computing Conference has the support of around 32 sponsors and partnerships, including several important companies in the information technology industry, and is organized jointly, in this year's edition, with the University of the Azores.