GATE 10 Hackathon 2026 - Delft

3 févr. 2026, 12:30 → 5 févr. 2026, 13:00 Europe/Paris

Nils Krah (Uni Lyon, CNRS, Creatis), Konstantinos Chatzipapas (TU Delft), Lydia Maigne (LPC Clermont - Université Clermont auvergne), David Sarrut (CNRS)

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Join us for a new edition of the Gate 10 Hackathon, 

... an exciting hands-on event taking place from February 3 to 5, 2026, at the Holland Proton Therapy Center in Delft, The Netherlands. This unique gathering is your chance to delve into the new Python-based version 10 of the Monte Carlo software GATE, built upon the powerful Geant4 framework. 

Whether you're a seasoned Gate enthusiast or a newcomer, this hackathon is for you. 

Based on our experience from previous successful editions, we have tailored the event's format to be open, flexible, enriching and fun for everyone. Together with other Gate users and developers, you will have the opportunity to set-up a simulation or to implement a new feature in Gate 10. With a maximum of 25 participants, we ensure an intimate and productive atmosphere for everyone to thrive. And who knows - maybe the collaborative and inspiring environment of the hackathon will be the starting point of your next research project. 

You should bring along basic computer science and programming knowledge, and ideally some experience in Python, but if you are an expert-programmer that's even better. 

The fee of 150 Euro covers catering during the event (coffee and lunch breaks; dinners on February 3 and 4). Travel and accommodation are paid by the participants. 

Don't miss out on this unique chance to expand your horizons in next generation Monte Carlo radiation transport simulation, learn from and with experts, and contribute to the future of Gate 10. Register before December 23, 2025, and be a part of this exciting journey. See you in Delft!

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The hackathon in a nutshell: 

Date: February 3 to 5, 2026

Venue: Holland Proton Therapy Center in Delft, The Netherlands

Registration deadline: Dec. 23, 2025 (extended)

Registration fee: 150 Euro

Maximum number of participants: 25

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mar. 3 février

12:30 → 13:00 Arrival and welcome

13:00 → 13:45 Opening

13:45 → 15:00 Training Session: For advanced users and code contributors

13:45 → 15:00 Training Session: For beginners

15:00 → 15:30 Coffee break

15:30 → 17:00 Training Session: For advanced users and code contributors

15:30 → 17:00 Training Session: For beginners

17:00 → 17:30 Wrap-up round: for the day

17:30 → 18:00 Optional: Visit of the proton beam facility

19:30 → 21:00 Dinner at Delft City Center

mer. 4 février

08:30 → 09:00 Presentation round: What is your goal for the hackathon?

09:00 → 12:00 Hackathon: Ready, steady, hack ...

12:00 → 13:00 Lunch

13:00 → 15:30 Hackathon: Keep hacking

15:30 → 16:00 Wrap-up round: How far have you gotten today?

16:00 → 17:00 Visit of the TU Delft Research Nuclear Reactor

17:00 → 20:00 Reception and Dinner at the TU Delft Nuclear Bar

jeu. 5 février

08:30 → 09:00 Get ready for the final push: What are the next steps?

09:00 → 12:00 Hackathon: Final hacks

12:00 → 13:00 Wrap-up round: Final feedback round and outlook