Building on success.
Moving forward together.
BSD26 builds on three successful editions of the VSC Users Day and the experience developed through other HPC community events in Belgium. In 2026, these communities join forces at the national level. BSD26 brings together existing expertise, networks and success stories in one shared Belgian event.
It is an opportunity to connect across institutions and regions, exchange knowledge and explore the future of high-performance computing in Belgium.
What to expect at BSD26
Discover
Discover research, user stories, technical insights and developments shaping Belgium’s high-performance computing landscape.
Exchange
Share your practical knowledge, experiences and ideas with HPC users, researchers and technical experts from across Belgium.
Connect
Connect with people from universities, research institutions, industry and the public sector across Belgium’s HPC community.
Who should attend?
Research and academia
Researchers, research teams & academics using advanced computing to support scientific discovery and innovation.
Industry and public sector
Professionals from industry, public organisations and institutions exploring HPC applications and collaboration.
HPC professionals
HPC users, technical experts, support teams & research software engineers working with computing and data daily.
BSD26 Lightning Talks
Share your work with Belgium’s HPC community
Do you have an HPC project, research result, technical challenge, or practical experience worth sharing?
The BSD26 Lightning Talks offer you an opportunity to present your work to Belgium’s HPC community in a short, focused format.
Review the presentation format, slide requirements, and submission instructions before preparing your talk.
Event Program
The BSD26 program is currently being developed.
The event will include research and user stories, technical presentations, community contributions, Lightning Talks and networking opportunities.
Speakers, sessions and timings will be announced on this page.
Practical information
Date
Friday, 13 November 2026
Venue
Marie-Elisabeth Belpairegebouw
Brussels, Belgium
Registration
Registration details will be announced soon.
Getting to the venue
The Marie-Elisabeth Belpairegebouw is located at Simon Bolivarlaan 17, 1000 Brussels, within walking distance of Brussels-North railway station. The venue is also accessible by bus, tram and metro, with Yser/IJzer station on metro lines 2 and 6 nearby. Plan your journey
Organizers, partners, and funders
BSD26 is made possible through collaboration across Belgium’s HPC community, with the support of regional and European partners, including the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and the European Union.
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