Seminar 2026
CESNET Conference and MetaCentrum Seminar 2026
We cordially invite you to the MetaCentrum High-Performance Computing Seminar 2026, which will take place this year as a dedicated full-day section within the CESNET Conference 2026. The event is intended for anyone looking to make better use of the national e-infrastructure for demanding computations, data processing, and AI.
This event is held in Czech language.
Registration closed
Research computing is evolving rapidly. Alongside traditional HPC, we increasingly address large-scale datasets, running large language models (LLMs), cloud technologies, Kubernetes, and new approaches to developing and running AI-supported applications. This year's program will connect computational infrastructure, data, and artificial intelligence, offering practical insights directly applicable to research workflows.
The CESNET Conference 2026 will span two days:
- Day One (10AM–5PM) is a joint session featuring cross-cutting topics from CESNET: networks, multimedia, security, high-performance computing, data storage, identity and access management updates, and other key highlights.
- Day Two (9AM–5PM) will run in parallel tracks where you can choose your preferred track upon registration:
- MetaCentrum Seminar + Data Storage (overview of CESNET and CERIT-SC services)
- Security
- Research + Multimedia and more
- Workshop: Phishingator Service
The conference will be held in the Czech language.
CESNET Conference
MetaCentrum Seminar
Evropská 15, Prague 6
Registration required
Czech
MetaCentrum and Data Storage Seminar Program
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration | |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Opening. News and Visions We will introduce you to the current changes in the MetaCentrum service portfolio and the strategic development outlook for the upcoming period. |
Miroslav Ruda (CESNET)Head of MetaCentrum Activity |
| 9:30 – 9:50 | Data and Data Services National storages, repositories, and modern tools for secure data storage and sharing. |
David Antoš, Ph.D. (CESNET)Head of CESNET Data Storage Activity |
| 9:50 – 10:00 | OneData System – from CEITEC experience to e-INFRA CZ service Introduction to the OneData platform and the use of S3. |
Tomáš Svoboda (CEITEC, CESNET) |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Cloud News News in the cloud environment. |
Klára Moravcová (CESNET)MetaCentrum Cloud Team Specialist |
| 10:20 – 10:50 | e-INFRA Kubernetes – Infra in the shadow of AI Orchestration in Kubernetes/Rancher and their effective use for running custom services and research applications. |
Lukáš Hejtmánek, Ph.D. (CERIT-SC)Head of Cloud Computing and Storage Activity |
| 10:50 – 11:20 | Green Computing The GreenDIGIT project, as a tool for reducing the environmental impact of research infrastructures, helps data center administrators prepare for heat waves. |
Jiří Sitera (CESNET)ICT Infrastructure Design, Management, and Innovation |
| 11:20 – 11:50 | HPC in Practice – How and why we schedule computations in MetaCentrum and how to help your own computations Job scheduling, principles of fairshare priorities, and practical best practices to achieve maximum efficiency in utilizing computing resources. |
Dalibor Klusáček, Ph.D. (CESNET)Researcher and Job Scheduling Specialist Václav Chlumský (CESNET)HPC Infrastructure Specialist |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch | |
| 13:00 – 13:20 | Galaxy or MetaCentrum in the browser Using the Galaxy graphical interface for data analysis directly in the web browser without the need for deep command-line knowledge. |
Martin Čech (CESNET)Galaxy Platform Developer and Administrator |
| 13:20 – 13:40 | MDDash – all in one for molecular dynamics simulations Using the MDDash graphical interface. |
Aleš Křenek, Ph.D. (CERIT-SC)Researcher and Advanced Applications Developer |
| 13:40 – 13:55 |
From PBS to Kubernetes. Web applications for molecular computations using ClaudeCode User presentation. |
Martin Krupička, Ph.D. (VŠCHT)Head of the Mechanomics Laboratory |
| 13:55 – 14:10 |
What are we missing to recognize small molecules just like proteins? User presentation. |
Filip Jozefov (UOCHB)PhD Student in the Tomáš Pluskal Group |
| 14:10 – 14:40 | User News and Practical Tips Practical “user's ten commandments” and introduction of the new support ambassador program. |
Jiří Vorel, Ph.D. (CESNET)Researcher, User Support |
| 14:40 – 15:00 | Coffee break | |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | Hello Computer – AI, LLMs and modern applications Working with large AI models (WebUI, API interfaces), their effective integration into custom development, and using Kubernetes orchestration for demanding AI tasks. |
Lukáš Hejtmánek, Ph.D. (CERIT-SC)Head of Cloud Computing and Storage Activity |
| 15:45 – 16:30 | Development with AI agents and how to get the most out of them (PPT) Real-world experience with deploying autonomous agent systems and specific scenarios for the practical application of new AI tools in software development. |
Terezia Slanináková, Ph.D. (CERIT-SC)Researcher in AI and Agent Architectures |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Q&A session and closing | |
Who Is It For?
For everyone looking to get more out of the national e-infrastructure: from beginners to seasoned experts.
Venue
Diplomat Hotel Prague
Evropská 15
160 41 Prague 6
Both the CESNET Conference 2026 and the MetaCentrum High-Performance Computing Seminar will be held in the modern facilities of the Diplomat Hotel.
Join Us
Attendance is free of charge, but due to capacity limitations, registration is mandatory. You can choose to participate in just one or both days of the event.
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