Summit Schedule
Summit Structure
The summit is designed as a progression from deep technical work to collaborative implementation, with developers strongly encouraged to participate in both phases to experience the complete journey from code to real-world impact.
Note: This is a draft schedule and is subject to change. Final details will be confirmed closer to the summit date.
Developer Days: Technical Deep-Dives
Monday, October 13
Welcome & Technical Deep-Dive
9:00 AM: Welcome & opening remarks
9:30 AM: Review technical problems
10:00 AM: Breakout groups
11:30 AM: Group discussion
12:00 PM: Lunch (Catered)
1:00 PM: Breakout groups
4:30 PM: Group discussion
5:30 PM: Developer day concludes
Evening: Optional team dinner
Tuesday, October 14
Continued development work
9:00 AM: Welcome
9:30 AM: Review technical problems
10:00 AM: Breakout groups
11:30 AM: Group discussion
12:00 PM: Lunch (Catered)
1:00 PM: Breakout groups
4:30 PM: Group discussion
5:30 PM: Developer day concludes
Evening: Optional team dinner
Wednesday, October 15
Wrap-up & Roadmap
9:00 AM: Welcome
9:00 AM: Breakout groups
11:00 AM: Roadmap development
1:00 PM onwards: Free time in Rome
Evening: Happy hour with STAC!
Adopter Days: Collaboration & Implementation
Thursday, October 16
Adopter Summit (Round-tables, panels, and Q&As)
9:00 AM: Registration & welcome coffee
9:30 AM: Opening keynotes
10:30 AM: Coffee break
11:00 AM: Zarr leaders panel
12:00 PM: Lunch (catered)
1:00 PM: Technical presentations
3:00 PM: Coffee break
3:30 PM: Q&A with core developers
4:00 PM: Adopter lightning talks
4:45 PM: Wrap up & workshop previews
5:00 PM: Day conclusion
Friday, October 17
Adopter Summit (workshops and breakout sessions)
9:00 AM: Registration & welcome coffee
9:30 AM: Technical workshops
10:30 AM: Coffee break
11:00 AM: Technical workshops (continued)
12:00 PM: Lunch (catered)
1:00 PM: Breakout sessions
3:00 PM: Coffee break
3:30 PM: Zarr community planning
4:15 PM: Closing remarks
4:30 PM: Summit conclusion
Important Dates
Registration Deadline: September 12, 2025
Pre-summit Materials Distribution: October 6, 2025