The annual Argonne Training Program on Extreme-Scale Computing (ATPESC) provides intensive, two-week training on the key skills, approaches, and tools to design, implement, and execute Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) applications on on current high-end computing systems and the leadership-class computing systems of the future. ATPESC2026 will be held in the Chicago area from July 26 to August 7.
The core of the program will focus on programming methodologies that are effective across a variety of supercomputers and that are expected to be applicable to exascale systems. Additional topics to be covered include computer architectures, mathematical models and numerical algorithms, approaches to building community codes for HPC systems, and methodologies and tools relevant to big data applications.
Program curriculum
Renowned computer scientists and high-performance computing (HPC) experts from U.S. National Laboratories, universities, and industry serve as lecturers and effectively guide hands-on training sessions. ATPESC participants will be granted access to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facilities, which are home to some of the world's most powerful supercomputers. The core curriculum will cover the following subjects:
- Computer architectures and predicted evolution
- Numerical algorithms and mathematical software
- Software productivity and sustainability
- Data analysis, visualization, I/O, and methodologies and tools for big data applications
- Performance measurement and debugging tools
- Machine learning and data science
Presentation Materials
Slides and video recordings can be found at the ATPESC 2025 Agenda page.
Application and cost
There are no fees to participate. Domestic airfare, meals, and lodging are provided.
To learn more about the application process, please register for the February 5, 2026 - ATPESC 2026 Application Webinar w/Q&A.
Students, postdocs, and computational scientists are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, please visit the ATPESC 2026 event page.
Applications are due on February 25, 2026. Spaces are limited, so be sure to apply early.