2nd AiiDAlab Coding Retreat
Pietrasanta, Italy and online · 21–25 September 2026
Five days to build, connect, and ship—together.
Photo: Codas / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
When21–25 September 2026
WherePietrasanta, Italy + online
Capacity8 on site + 8 remote
The AiiDAlab coding retreat brings developers and researchers together for an intensive week of focused work, shared learning, and open-source collaboration. Bring a project that would benefit from uninterrupted time and close collaboration.
Registration is a request. Both on-site and remote
participation are limited to eight people. Confirmation will follow
separately by email.
Draft program
| Mon · 21 Sep |
Arrive and align Arrival, welcome, project pitches, and opening dinner. |
|---|---|
| Tue · 22 Sep |
Build Focused coding sessions, demos, and a blockers clinic. |
| Wed · 23 Sep |
Connect Pair programming, code reviews, sustainability workshop, and Pietrasanta art walk. |
| Thu · 24 Sep |
Ship Focused coding, documentation, release sprint, and retreat dinner. |
| Fri · 25 Sep |
Share Final sprint, project showcases, closing lunch, and departures. |
Participants
In Pietrasanta · maximum 8
- Carlo Pignedoli
- Aliaksandr Yakutovich
- Edan Bainglass
- 5 places open
Remote · maximum 8
- Giovanni Pizzi
- 7 places open
Registration
To request a place, email Carlo Pignedoli. Please state whether you plan to participate on site or remotely and briefly describe your intended project or focus.
Write to carlo.pignedoli@empa.chYour place is confirmed only after you receive a reply.