Speakers
Description
After successfully bringing the HPC system Marvin into productive operation more than two years ago, nearly 1000 users from 180 working groups have used the centrally provided HPC resources for their research. To shape future development and to better align central services and offers in accordance with researchers’ needs, we propose establishing a sustained HPC User Forum. User surveys and feedback gathered during Marvin’s community events show clear interest in regular exchange, workshops, and collaborative formats.
This break-out group will explore and discuss formats and platforms for continuous dialogue amongst HPC users (and central HPC teams). Participants can contribute to: (1) identifying communication and exchange formats (e.g., working groups, thematic meetups, coffee lectures, ...); (2) collecting user requirements, priorities, and common workflows; and (3) recruiting interested researchers who will contribute to ongoing knowledge sharing. The workshop aims to produce practical recommendations and an initial roadmap for future central services for a sustainable long-term HPC User Forum at Uni Bonn.