November 27, 2026 · SCAI, Sorbonne Université

Open Source Sprints

A day dedicated to contributing to the open source compute ecosystem. Work with maintainers, fix bugs, add features, improve documentation.

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Date

November 27, 2026

Time

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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Venue

SCAI – Sorbonne Cluster for Artificial Intelligence

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Cost

Free for all participants

The mission

What are sprints?

Sprints are collaborative coding sessions where contributors work together on open source projects.

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What you'll do

Test code, fix bugs, add features, improve documentation, and work directly with maintainers of major open source packages.

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What you'll learn

Learn from package authors, become a power user, understand the internals of the tools you use every day.

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Who can participate

Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. Maintainers will help onboard new contributors.

Current lineup

Confirmed sprint topics

Join one of these projects or propose your own. Topics will be updated as they're confirmed.

🔬 Scientific Python Ecosystem

Work on scikit-learn, NumPy, SciPy, pandas, and related scientific computing packages.

🌐 In-browser Scientific Computing

JupyterLite, Pyodide, Emscripten-forge, and tools bringing scientific Python to the browser.

📊 Data Visualization

Contribute to plotting libraries, interactive visualization tools, and dashboard frameworks.

🚀 High-Performance Computing

Work on Dask, Apache Arrow, parallel computing frameworks, and performance optimization tools.

📓 Jupyter Ecosystem

JupyterLab extensions, Jupyter widgets, kernels, and the broader interactive computing ecosystem.

More topics will be added. Have a project you'd like to lead? Submit your proposal.

Common questions

FAQ

Do I need to be an expert to participate?

Not at all! Sprints are open to everyone, regardless of experience level. Many tasks don't require deep technical knowledge — improving documentation, writing tests, and fixing small bugs are all valuable contributions. Maintainers will be there to help you get started.

What should I bring?

Bring your laptop with a development environment set up (Git, Python, and a text editor or IDE). Check the specific requirements for the project you want to contribute to beforehand. We'll have power outlets and WiFi available.

How do I choose which project to work on?

Browse the confirmed topics above and pick something that interests you. You can also switch between projects during the day. If you're new to sprinting, look for projects labeled as beginner-friendly.

Will there be food and drinks?

No, there will not be any food or drinks provided. However, there are many places nearby for lunch.

Is there a Code of Conduct?

Yes. All participants must follow the Compute! Paris Code of Conduct. We're committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive environment for everyone.

How do I lead a sprint?

If you maintain an open source project and want to lead a sprint, contact us with details about your project, what contributors can work on, and any setup requirements.

Location

SCAI – Sorbonne Cluster for Artificial Intelligence

The sprints will take place at SCAI, located in the heart of Sorbonne Université's campus in Paris.

Address:
SCAI – Sorbonne Cluster for Artificial Intelligence
4 Place Jussieu
75005 Paris, France

Getting there:
Metro: Jussieu (lines 7, 10)
Walking distance from the main conference venue (CICSU)

Join us

Ready to contribute?

Propose a topic. Let's build the future of open source compute together.

Submit a Topic