Computational Reproducibility Hackathon 2026
The next edition of the Computational Reproducibility Hackathon of the SwissRN working group on Computational Reproducibility will be taking place on December 9, 2026 at Università della Svizzera italiana in in Lugano, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland. This one-day event offers a unique opportunity to mutually reproduce each other’s methods, papers, and tools, fostering a collaborative environment where we can learn from one another and enhance the quality and accessibility of our research.
Call for submissions
We invite you to submit your proposals for methods, tools, or papers—ideally your own work—that can be reproduced during the hackathon. By engaging in mutual reproduction, we aim to:
- Quality control: identify strengths and areas for improvement in our work.
- Understand challenges: experience firsthand the difficulties others may face when reproducing our research.
- Improve accessibility: learn how to make our work more accessible and reproducible for future researchers.
- Contribute to posterity: enhance the longevity and impact of our research by making it easier to replicate and build upon.
- Learning: get updated on the newest tips, tricks, and tools available to facilitate your own level of reproducibility.
Please submit your work by September 30, 2026, through this form. We will review all entries and select those that best represent diversity and feasibility.
Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Arrival & Coffee | |
| 10:00 | Welcome & Introduction to Papers/Tools |
| 10:30 | Reproducibility Hackathon, Part 1 |
| Participants work on reproducing each other’s submissions. | |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Reproducibility Hackathon, Part 2 |
| Continued collaborative reproduction efforts. | |
| 14:30 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00 | Discussion of Group Replication Experiences |
| Share insights, challenges faced, and solutions found. | |
| 16:00 | Consensus Discussion: Challenges & Opportunities |
| Delve into common hurdles and brainstorm ways to improve reproducibility. | |
| 17:00 | Closing Remarks |
For those who wish to continue the conversation, we are planning a joint dinner around 6:00 PM. In addtion, the SwissRN Annual Meeting will take place the following day.
Why Participate?
- Mutual learning: gain new perspectives by having others engage with your work.
- Enhance your research: receive constructive feedback to refine your methods and tools.
- Skill development: improve your ability to document and share reproducible research.
- Community building: connect with peers dedicated to advancing reproducibility in science.
- Contribute to a shared goal: help establish best practices that benefit the wider research community.
Registration
Registration for the hackathon is free, but required. Please register by October 31, 2026. Don’t worry, you can also just register, without submitting any work.
Publication Opportunity
We aim to publish a joint proceedings article on Zenodo, F1000 or arXiv.
Organisers
- Daniel Stekhoven, ETH Zurich
- Deborah Sulem, USI
- Ernst Wit, USI
- Matthias Voigt, FernUni
Venue
Università della Svizzera italiana
Via la Santa 1
6962 Viganello