The Pencil Code
a modular MPI code for differential equations and particles: multipurpose and multiuser-maintained
22nd Pencil Code User Meeting 2026
The meeting aims to feature technical and scientific presentations, workshops, open discussions on the Pencil Code, and dedicated sessions for collaborative coding and individual consultations.
VENUE & DATE:
The PCUM 2026 will take place at the University of Alicante in Alicante, Spain, from 21st to 25th September 2026.
REGISTRATION:
Participants are invited to register by completing the online registration form.
Registration is free of charge. There is also the possibility of attending the meeting online. A Zoom link will be shared in due time. If you are not familiar with Pencil Code, tutorial sessions will be available, which you can attend either online or in person.
HOW TO REACH THE CAMPUS:
The recommended airport is Alicante‑Elche Airport (ALC).
From the airport, take the C‑6 bus to Alicante city centre.
From there, you can reach the University campus by either Bus 24 or TRAM Line L2.
Last bus/tram in the evening:
From Alicante Center → Campus:
- Tram L2: 10:56 pm from Mercat tram stop
- Bus 24: 10:39 pm from Mercado‑San Vicente bus stop
From Campus → Alicante Center:
- Tram L2: 11:25 pm from University tram stop
- Bus 24: 10:47 pm from Calle Perú 4 bus stop
ACCOMMODATION:
We recommend staying either in Alicante city centre or near the University campus in Sant Vicent del Raspeig. Early booking is advised due to Alicante's high tourist season.
- A list of recommended accommodations can be found on the University website.
- For those near the campus, we suggest Villa Universitaria Hotel.
- In the city centre, good options include Hotel Eurostars Lucentum and The Market Hostel.
- Plenty of additional options are available on Booking.com.
CONTACT:
For any inquiries regarding the meeting, please contact Clara Dehman (local organizer) at clara.dehman@ua.es.
PARTICIPANTS:
Organizing Committee:
- SOC: Axel Brandenburg, NORDITA, Sweden
- SOC: Philippe-A. Bourdin, University of Graz, Austria
- LOC & SOC: Clara Dehman, University of Alicante, Spain
- SOC: Jennifer Schober, University of Bonn, Germany
Participants:
- Kent Barbey, University of Bonn, Germany
- Deepen Garg, University of Bonn, Germany
- Kishore Gopalakrishnan (online), IIT Madras, India
- Oksana Iarygina, NORDITA, Sweden
- Neco Kriel, University of Bonn, Germany
- Antonino S. Midiri, University of Geneva, Switzerland
- Alberto Roper Pol, University of Geneva, Switzerland
- Vasco Silver, University of Bonn, Germany
Photo credit: University of Alicante webpage and GetYourGuide