Optonique is proud to contribute to ProgFest as a distribution partner. In addition, in order to encourage the continuing education of our industry professionals, our member companies in the Quebec region will receive a 20% discount on their registration. Participants will receive a training certificate including 1.6 continuing education units (CEU).

What is ProgFest?
It is an educational activity that aims to provide programming knowledge and tools that will be useful to solve scientific problems, specifically related to the fields of physics and engineering physics.

The ProgFest will be held over two days, alternating between presentations by experts and hands-on workshops on various programming topics. Three levels will be offered: beginner, intermediate and advanced. The topics are varied, covering the basics of programming (object-oriented programming, unit testing), the use of programming for problem solving (differential equation simulations, image analysis, Monte Carlo calculations) and more advanced programming concepts (multiprocessing, network analysis, high performance computing). Throughout the day, you will be able to choose which presentations you attend. It will be possible to change freely from one level to another. 

In addition to the presentations and hands-on workshops, you will also have the chance to attend three keynote presentations, given by three speakers who will address participants of all levels.

Who can attend?
The number of participants will be limited to 150 people. The training is open to the following people:

- ULaval undergraduate and graduate students
- ULaval research professionals
- ULaval professors/researchers
- Employees of a company in the field of physics or engineering physics 

Participation fees
Undergraduate and graduate students: $20
ULaval research professionals: $20
ULaval professors/researchers: $20
Employees of a company in the field of physics or engineering physics: $200

Registration closes on February 25, 2024.

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