KEK-CSCS Joint Meeting 2025
Meeting room #1
North Bldg. of Computing Research Centre
Bridging KEK and CSCS: A Joint Meeting on Computing Infrastructure
We are delighted to announce a one-day meeting at the KEK Computing Research Centre, inviting a special guest, Dino Conciatore from the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS). This event will serve as a valuable platform to discuss the latest trends and challenges in high-performance computing, data science, and scientific computing infrastructure. Furthermore, it will provide an excellent opportunity to build a stronger partnership between KEK and CSCS. We invite all interested researchers and technical staff to join us for an engaging day of presentations and discussions.
Lodging Options
If you wish to stay at the KEK dormitory, please make a reservation through the KEK User Support System below.
https://www2.kek.jp/uskek/eng/visiting/
Please note that user registration is required for reservations. For more details, please check the information on the page. If you prefer a hotel, there are many options available around Tsukuba Station, and also a single option, i.e. Urban Hotel, within walking distance of about 2.0 km to KEK.
Travel Information
For information on how to access the KEK Tsukuba campus, please refer to the official page below.
https://www.kek.jp/en/access/tsukuba
This page provides details on bus services from Narita and Haneda Airports, access via the Tsukuba Express, and local bus and taxi information from Central Tsukuba.
Instructions for Speakers
Uploading Your Slides
To ensure a smooth meeting, please upload your presentation materials (PowerPoint or PDF) at least one hour before your session begins.
If you have a KEK Indico account:
Please log in to the event page (https://conference-indico.kek.jp/e/kek-cscs-2025), find your contribution in the program, and click on the "Material editor" link next to the title.
If you do not have a KEK Indico account:
You can upload your slides to the KEKCloud using the link and password below.
- Upload link: https://kekcloud.kek.jp/index.php/s/3HQq7wys6MmPYzW
- Password: hashhash (check the mail sent out from Go Iwai)
You are also welcome to create a KEK Indico account and upload your slides there if you prefer.
Presentation Time
The talk duration listed in the program includes time for Q&A. For example:
- 30-minute slot: Up to 25 minutes for the presentation, followed by 5 minutes for Q&A.
- 20-minute slot: Up to 15 minutes for the presentation, followed by 5 minutes for Q&A.
- 15-minute slot: Up to 12 minutes for the presentation, followed by 3 minutes for Q&A.
These timings are a guideline. If you would like to continue your presentation beyond the allocated time, you may do so by shortening the Q&A portion of your session.
Meeting Room Facilities
The meeting room is equipped with a large, approximately 100-inch screen for presentations. You can connect your device to the screen via HDMI or USB-C cables, which will be provided.
The power outlets are Type-A, which are common in Japan and China. While some attendees may have converters for Type-C to Type-A, we cannot guarantee their availability, so please bring your own if you need one.
