Overview

🚀 CoFest: A Collaborative Sprint for Everyone

CoFest is a community-driven event where participants work together on exciting projects related to Galaxy and Bioconductor. It’s similar to a hackathon, but it's not just for programmers — it’s for anyone who wants to contribute to the ecosystem!

Whether you're a developer, scientist, educator, writer, or designer, there’s a place for you at CoFest!

🤝 What to Expect at CoFest

CoFest is highly interactive and informal—you’ll work side by side with others who share your interests! Here’s what you can look forward to:

🔧 Improve Tools & Workflows – Help enhance Galaxy & Bioconductor tools and functionalities.
📖 Enhance Documentation & Training – Make it easier for others to use and learn these platforms.
🎨 Design & User Experience – Improve accessibility, visuals, and usability.
📢 Community Discussions – Connect with like-minded people and explore new ideas.
💡 No Pressure, Just Collaboration – Work at your own pace on projects that interest you.

🌍 Why Should You Join?

CoFest is more than just a gathering—it’s an opportunity to:

✅ Meet Experts & Enthusiasts – Connect with the Galaxy & Bioconductor communities.
✅ Learn New Skills – Get hands-on experience contributing to real-world projects.
✅ Make an Impact – Your contributions will help improve the ecosystem for thousands of users.
✅ Have Fun! – Work in a relaxed environment with passionate, supportive people.

🛏️ Accommodation & Travel

We are working on group travel & accommodation blocks from CSHL to Manhattan — stay tuned for updates!

📅 How to Join

Interested in participating? Note that participating in the CoFest requires a separate registration from the main conference.