2026 CompuCell3D Virtual Tissue Modeling Workshop and Hackaton

This year's summer workshop will focus on the basics of building virtual tissue models modeling using CompuCell3D, as well as advanced features and capabilities of the CompuCell3D software.

When: July 27th - August 9th, 2026

Where: Online

The 21st Annual Multicell Virtual-Tissue Modeling Online Summer School and Hackathon for 2026 will take place virtually between Monday, July 27th and Sunday, August 9th, 2026. We would very much appreciate your help in letting your colleagues and students know about this opportunity. 

This year’s summer workshop will focus on the basics of building virtual tissue models modeling using CompuCell3D, as well as advanced features and capabilities of the CompuCell3D software. A three-day model-building Hackathon will be hosted the weekend after the workshop, from Friday August 8th to Sunday August 10th. Workshop attendees will work in teams to build a functioning model of their problem of interest with instructor support. Workshop attendance is required for admission to the hackathon. Attendees of previous workshops may apply to attend only the hackathon. If you are already a proficient CompuCell3D user and would like to lead a project or assist with the hackathon, please contact us directly to discuss.

Summer school attendance guarantees admission to the Model-Building Hackathon. The Hackathon organizers will help group attendees by topic of interest. Experienced modelers will be embedded within each group. Workshop instructors will be available to assist Hackathon participants throughout the three-day session. Everyone will leave with a functioning core model that they can further customise.

Important Dates:
July 27 – July 31: Multicelluar Virtual Tissue Modeling Workshop
August 3 – 6: Advanced Topics in CompuCell3D
August 7 – 9: CompuCell3D Model-Building Hackathon

More info: CompuCell3D website