-------- Original Message -------- Subject: ORNL Spring 2026 Frontier Hackathon Date: 2026-02-18 12:32 From: "YarKhan, Asim" yarkhana@ornl.gov To: "YarKhan, Asim" yarkhana@ornl.gov
The OLCF, in collaboration with HPE and AMD, is pleased to invite you to apply for the virtual Spring 2026 Frontier Hackathon.
NOTE: Applications for the hackathon are due soon on March 4, 2026. Frontier Hackathon: https://www.olcf.ornl.gov/calendar/spring-2026-frontier-hackathon/ [1]
This multi-day event is designed to advance your fundamental scientific research through high-performance computing. During the hackathon, accepted research teams will collaborate with expert mentors from OLCF, AMD, HPE, and other partners to push the boundaries of their research.
Admission to this hackathon is competitive and requires a brief application. The form will ask you to:
* Describe your HPC application code. * Set specific and achievable goals for your team during the hackathon.
Submit proposals under the Proposal Submission tab. Frontier Hackathon: https://www.olcf.ornl.gov/calendar/spring-2026-frontier-hackathon/ [1]
Hackathon Timeline:
* March 4, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT: CFP Closes. Please ensure your proposal is submitted on time. * April 01, 2026, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. EDT: Overview, logistics. Team intros * April 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT: Hacking session. * April 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT: Hacking session. * April 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT: Hacking session. * April 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT: Hacking session, concluding with team outros.
Example Goals: Below are examples to inspire your proposal. You may propose other goals that align with your scientific research priorities on Frontier. We will accept proposals that support fundamental scientific research or tools that advance scientific discovery. We will not accept proposals seeking to develop commercial software.
* Enable an application to scale effectively across multiple nodes. * Explore methods to accelerate computationally intensive processes. * Implement helpful tools or libraries to enhance functionality or usability. * Implementation of AI Surrogates. * Optimize an existing HPC application for Frontier nodes. * Optimize an Existing AI Code for Frontier Nodes. * Tackle performance or scalability issues within your code or workflow.
After the application deadline, all submissions will be reviewed, and a small number of teams will be selected to participate. During the event, teams will work toward their development goals, whether it’s porting, debugging, optimization, or another focus, with guidance from expert mentors from AMD, HPE, OLCF, and other partners.
Please see the Spring 2026 Frontier Hackathon page for details on who should apply and what to expect during a hackathon. If you would like to submit an application to participate, please see the Proposal Submission tab. Frontier Hackathon: https://www.olcf.ornl.gov/calendar/spring-2026-frontier-hackathon/ [1]
Teams interested in the Frontier Hackathon are encouraged to check out the online Profiler Training Series in February 2026. This three-part series offered by AMD engages participants in learning the general process of profiling. Profiler Series: https://www.olcf.ornl.gov/profiler-training-series-2025-2026/ [2]
For additional information or further assistance, please visit the Spring 2026 Frontier Hackathon webpage or contact Asim YarKhan (yarkhana@ornl.gov).
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