Art Meets Climate Science and High-Performance Computing

Friday 16 Oct 2026, 09:00 → 22:30 Europe/Berlin

034 (DKRZ)

Join us for an event exploring the intersection of art, science, and high-performance computing!

Starting out from climate simulations at DKRZ with their vast code and data repositories, artists, researchers, and developers will share their experiences of working across disciplines and present innovative approaches to collaboration between creative practice and scientific computing. The morning will feature breakout workshops, followed by a podium discussion in the afternoon.

The programme features contributions from Tomás Andrade Weber (Creative Intelligence Lab, Barcelona Supercomputing Center), Călin Segal (Computational Artist), and Silvina Caino-Lores (Inria Centre at the University of Rennes).

Discover how artistic practice can contribute to scientific discovery, technological innovation, and new ways of engaging with complex systems.

Registration is open — reserve your spot!

Registration deadline: 4th of September

By registering, you consent to photographs being taken during the event for outreach and communication purposes.

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09:00 → 10:00 Welcome and Keynote

First, Prof. Thomas Ludwig will welcome the participants give a brief overview of background and schedule of the event. In the following keynote talk, Silvina Caino-Lores (Centre Inria de l’Université de Rennes - KerData Team) will share her experience in the Art of HPC program at the Supercomputing conference, reflecting on what they observed and learned while bringing together art and science. The discussion will highlight the opportunities, challenges, and insights that emerged from creating connections between these two fields in the context of high-performance computing.

10:00 → 10:30 Coffee Break

10:30 → 12:00 Breakout Group 1: The Rug Project by Mona Steinhäußer

10:30 → 12:00 Breakout Group 2: Discussion Group with Peter Vance, Artist in Residence at DKRZ by Atelier ASTvinci

Two breakout groups will offer closer contacts with artists who focus on the interface between art and science:

10:30 Breakout Group 2: Meet the Artist in Residence at DKRZ

12:00 → 13:00 Lunch Break

13:00 → 15:00 Short Presentations followed by a Panel Discussion

with invited guests such as
- Călin Segal - Computational Artist
- Tomás Andrade Weber - Creative Intelligence Lab at Barcelona Supercomputing Center

Convener: Prof. Thomas Ludwig (DKRZ)