EGI2025

EGI2025 is organised by the EGI Foundation, and hosted by CSIC and LIP.

EGI Foundation: The EGI Foundation is the coordinating body of the EGI Federation. It was established in 2010 with headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In the area of data intensive computing, the EGI Foundation federates hundreds of data centres worldwide under the umbrella of the EGI Federation to facilitate access to distributed research data and compute facilities. The EGI Foundation actively collaborates with research communities, engaging them in co-design efforts. The Foundation coordinates the research and innovation efforts of its members, spanning technical areas critical to data-intensive science, including large-scale data processing and analysis, distributed AI/ML, federated identity and access management and the application of digital twins for research.

CSIC: The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) is Spain’s largest public research institution and a key player in the European Research Area (ERA). With over 126 centers, CSIC leads multidisciplinary scientific and technological research to advance knowledge and foster economic, social, and cultural development. It plays a pivotal role in scientific policy, bridging basic research with applied innovation, and contributes significantly to international collaborations, knowledge transfer, and advanced training.

LIP: The Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics (LIP) is Portugal’s reference institution for experimental particle physics and associated technologies. Established in 1986, LIP connects Portugal to CERN and participates in groundbreaking global research, including the Large Hadron Collider. With nodes in Lisbon, Coimbra, and Braga, LIP develops advanced instruments and methods, supports scientific computing, and explores applications in health, space, and industry. LIP is also committed to advanced training and promoting public engagement with science.

About the Magdalena Palace, Santander

Perched on a dramatic peninsula overlooking the Bay of Biscay, the Magdalena Palace is one of Santander’s most iconic landmarks. Built in the early 20th century, this historic palace was a summer residence for Spanish royalty and is renowned for its stunning architecture, lush gardens, and breathtaking views.

The venue is a blend of elegance and functionality, featuring state-of-the-art conference facilities while preserving its historical charm. Participants will enjoy the grandeur of the palace’s interiors, spacious meeting rooms, and serene surroundings. Whether during breaks or evening receptions, the venue provides a perfect setting to relax and network while admiring panoramic coastal views.

Located in the Magdalena Peninsula, the palace is surrounded by a variety of attractions, including the Magdalena Beach, a small zoo with seals and penguins, and scenic walking paths that provide opportunities for exploration.

More information on the venue available here.

Santander is a vibrant city on Spain’s northern coast, with excellent transport connections by air, road, rail, and sea. Here’s how to reach the city and the Magdalena Palace:

BY PLANE
The Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is located just 5 kilometers from the city center. It offers year-round flights to major domestic and international destinations, with increased availability during the summer season. Airlines operating at the airport include Air Nostrum, Binter Canarias, Ryanair, Volotea, and Vueling Airlines.

Santander Airport offers direct connections to national destinations such as Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Madrid, Malaga, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia, and also to international destinations such as Brussels, Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Marrakech, Milan, Paris, Rome and Vienna, among others.

To get from the airport to Santander:

• Bus: The S4 bus service connects the airport to Santander Bus Station in under 20 minutes.
• Taxi: A taxi to the city center takes about 10–15 minutes.
• Car Rental: Several car rental companies operate directly at the airport.

Alternative Airports Nearby:
If you cannot find a direct flight to Santander, consider flying to nearby airports:

• Bilbao Airport (BIO): Located approximately 100 kilometers from Santander, Bilbao Airport offers a wide range of international and domestic connections. From the airport, you can reach Santander by car in about 1 hour and 20 minutes or by bus (ALSA provides direct services between Bilbao and Santander).
• Asturias Airport (OVD): Located approximately 190 kilometers from Santander, Asturias Airport is another alternative, reachable by car in around 2 hours or by bus.

BY CAR
Santander boasts an excellent road network:

• From the east or west, take the A-8 Cantabrian Highway.
• From central Spain, use the A-67 Cantabria-Meseta Highway.

BY TRAIN (RENFE and FEVE)
RENFE services connect Santander with Palencia, Valladolid, Madrid, and Alicante.
FEVE services connect Santander to Bilbao, Oviedo, and local towns in Cantabria.
Both services operate from Plaza de las Estaciones in the city center. More information on their website.

BY BUS/COACH
The Santander Bus Station connects the city to national and international destinations, conveniently located across from the Renfe-Adif Train Station. More information on their website.

BY BOAT OR FERRY
Brittany Ferries offers weekly connections from Santander to Plymouth and Portsmouth. More information on their website.
Additionally, local launches operated by Los Reginas connect Santander with Somo and Pedreña daily. More information on their website.

Reaching Magdalena Palace

From Santander Airport:

• Taxi: A 20-minute ride, costing approximately €20–25.
• Bus: Take the S4 bus to Santander Bus Station, then transfer to local buses Line 1, 2, or 13 heading toward El Sardinero and the Magdalena Peninsula.

From Santander City Center:

• Bus: Local buses (Lines 1, 2, or 13) provide direct access to the Magdalena Peninsula. Look for stops labeled “Palacio de la Magdalena” or “Avenida de Reina Victoria.”
• Taxi: A quick 10–15 minute ride costs approximately €10–15.
• On Foot: From El Sardinero Beach, enjoy a scenic 20–30 minute coastal walk to the palace.

Parking: For drivers, designated parking is available near the palace. Follow the signs for “Parking Palacio de la Magdalena.”

Hotel Santemar
Address: Calle Joaquín Costa, 28, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Tel: +34 942 272 900
Email: hotel.santemar@hsantos.es
Website: https://www.hotelsantemar.com/es/

Hotel Silken Rio Santander
Address: Av. de la Reina Victoria, 153, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Tel: +34 942 274 300
Website: https://www.hoteles-silken.com/en/hotel-rio-santander/

Eurostars Hotel Real
Address: Av. Pérez Galdós, 28, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Tel: +34 942 272 550
Email: reservas@eurostarshotelreal.com
Website: https://www.eurostarshotels.co.uk/eurostars-hotel-real.html
Hotel Rhin Garden
Address: Av. de los Castros, 17-19, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Tel: +34 942 032 727
Email: info@rhingarden.com
Website: https://rhingarden.com/en/

Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites
Address: Paseo Menéndez Pelayo, 42-44, 39006 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Tel: +34 942 278 168
Email: reservas@sercotel.com
Website: https://www.sercotelhoteles.com/es/hotel-el-balcon-de-la-bahia-suites

Hotel Vincci Puertochico
Address: Calle de Castelar, 25, 39004, Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Tel: +34 942 225 200  |  +34 911 810 200
Email: puertochico@vinccihoteles.com
Website: https://pt.vinccihoteles.com/hoteis/santander/vincci-puertochico/

The Call for Contributions for EGI2025 will open on February 3 00:01 CET and will close on March 20 23:59 CET.

Confirmation of acceptance: On or before April 15.

You can access the Call via Indico:  https://go.egi.eu/EGI2025_Contributions 

Contribution types: 

• Short Talk (max. 10 mins): when accepted, your talk will be added to the agenda of the appropriate session
• Long talk (max 20 mins): when accepted, your talk will be added to the agenda of the appropriate session
• Poster: format A0, will be displayed throughout the conference + dedicated networking during opening reception + 1 minute pitch presentation in a plenary session
• Demonstration (max 30’): demonstrations showing a service, tool, or product + with dedicated networking during opening reception + 1 minute pitch presentation in a plenary session

Topics

Scientific excellence: 

• New discoveries: Scientific discoveries enabled by advanced computing and data management systems from the EGI community. Warning: for this topic, only short talks will be accepted as this will be a separate session. If you submit as another format, it will be converted automatically. 

New advancements in scientific computing:

• Compute continuum: Hybrid compute infrastructures and the convergent use of HTC, HPC, cloud, container, edge, serverless and quantum technologies. Experiences from National and Thematic infrastructures
• Digital twins: Digital twins for the modelling of complex objects and phenomena
• Artificial Intelligence: Federated learning; Distributed AI/ML analytics; AI-powered services for science; Advancements in the “AI on Demand” platform
• Platforms and gateways: Integrated and scalable online environments for scientific communities, including for the sharing and processing of sensitive data
• National and thematic perspectives: New developments, new operational and user support practices, challenges and opportunities for national or thematic e-infrastructures
• Infrastructure federation: Tools, services and approaches for the delivery of scientific compute services in federated environments 
• Green computing: Lowering the environmental impact of digital services, software and data analytics applications

Data innovations:

• Data spaces: Scalable solutions for data exchange and analysis in highly distributed ecosystems
• Data management and integration: Platforms, tools, services and data lakes for high performance data access and analytics
• Processing of sensitive data: Trusted services and environments for the exchange and analysis of sensitive data
• Business models: Novel business models and sustainability approaches for big data science across academia and industry

Trust and Security:

• Trusted computing: Solutions and standards for trust and security in distributed and federated environments 
• Sensitive data: Secure and FAIR sharing and processing of sensitive data in federated environments
• Interoperability and standards: Novel approaches for ensuring interoperable security across distributed service ecosystems
• Incident response and recovery: Strategies for detecting and mitigating IAM-related security breaches

EOSC and Open Science

• Reproducible open science: Practices and solutions for FAIR, open and reproducible science with big data
• EOSC: European Open Science Cloud developments and perspectives, in particular contributions of the EGI community to EOSC 
• Software quality: Ensuring software quality for Open Source and for Open Science projects

• Gergely Sipos (Chair, EGI)
• Isabel Campos (CSIC, Local Host)
• Gwen Franck (EGI, Event Manager)
• Magdalena Brus (EGI, Communications Team Lead)
• Marica Antonacci (ECMWF)
• Valeria Ardizzone (EGI)
• Hakan Bayındır (Tübitäk)
• Andrea Manzi (EGI)
• Björn Grüning (Galaxy)
• Smitesh Jain (EGI)
• Sylvia Kuijpers (SURF)
• Tina Odaka (IFREMER)
• Viet Tran (IISAS)
• Tim Wetzel (DESY)