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GCC2026: Free Transportation Cards Available!
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 28 May '26

28 May '26

Hello GCC2026 attendees, We’re excited to share that we are able to provide a limited number of free public transportation cards for attendees during GCC2026! These cards can be used on T2C public transportation<https://www.t2c.fr/> in the Clermont-Ferrand area, including buses and trams. Each card provides unlimited transportation for 3 days, making it easier to get around during the event. We have 96 cards available, and they will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. To claim one, please complete this short form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScx1JvKMbgJQef3ulYl4gkrlaD2w4fTefU…>. Please note that the ticket must be validated every time you board a bus or tram, or at a platform validator. Public transportation in Clermont-Ferrand is also free on weekends, but these cards are intended to help attendees travel during the main conference days. Once the available cards have been claimed, we will follow up with confirmation and pickup details. We look forward to welcoming you to Clermont-Ferrand! Best, The GCC2026 Organizing Committee

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GCC2026 Room Blocks Still Available
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 18 May '26

18 May '26

Dear GCC2026 attendees, We are looking forward to welcoming you to Clermont-Ferrand for GCC2026! If you have not yet arranged accommodations, we wanted to send a friendly reminder that rooms are still available through the GCC2026 hotel blocks: * Oceania Clermont-Ferrand To reserve a room, email cleocf.recep.1(a)oceaniahotels.com<mailto:cleocf.recep.1@oceaniahotels.com> and mention the group code Group CSAM AAFNO GCC2026. Rates range from €111.20 to €131.20 per night, depending on the night of your stay. * Holiday Inn Clermont Ferrand Centre To reserve a room, email clermont(a)hiclermont.com<mailto:clermont@hiclermont.com> and mention the booking code HICF-GCC2026 in the subject line or body of the email. The rate is €110 per night. Availability may be limited, so we encourage you to book soon if you plan to use one of these room blocks. If you are booking accommodations independently, we recommend looking near the conference venue: 5 Av. Blaise Pascal, 63170 Aubière, France. We look forward to seeing you in France! Please reach out with any questions. Many thanks, The GCC2026 Organising Committee

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Welcome to GTA2026! We’re getting started
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 17 May '26

17 May '26

Hi GTA2026 Participants, Welcome to the 2026 Galaxy Training Academy! The first GTA2026 time zones are getting started soon, and we are so excited to officially welcome you to this year’s event. Whether you registered weeks ago or just joined us, we’re very happy to have you here. GTA2026 is a free, virtual, asynchronous training event, which means you can participate from wherever you are and work through the materials at your own pace throughout the week. Getting started The best place to begin is the GTA2026 event page: GTA2026 Event Page!<https://training.galaxyproject.org/training-material/events/2026-05-18-gala…> There, you’ll find the training tracks, setup information, tutorial links, and other important event details. You do not need to complete everything. Choose the tracks and tutorials that best match your interests, experience level, and goals! Make sure you have a Galaxy account To complete the hands-on tutorials, you will need a Galaxy account on one of the Galaxy servers being used for GTA2026: * Galaxy Main: https://usegalaxy.org<https://usegalaxy.org/> * Galaxy Europe: https://usegalaxy.eu<https://usegalaxy.eu/> * Galaxy Australia: https://usegalaxy.org.au<https://usegalaxy.org.au/> If you already have an account on one of these servers, you should be ready to go. If you are new to Galaxy, please create an account and verify it before beginning the hands-on tutorials. After registering, check your email for the verification message and click the verification link to activate your account. Join us on Slack The Galaxy Training Network (GTN) Slack will be our main space for communication, questions, reminders, and support throughout the week. It is essential that you join the Slack channel in order to be able to connect with track leads, trainers, helpers, and your fellow GTA participants! Please join the GTN Slack here!<https://join.slack.com/t/gtnsmrgsbord/shared_invite/zt-3uw2e8uac-Ohv7YTNWj4…> In Slack, you can: * Ask questions while working through tutorials * Get help from trainers, developers, admins, track leads, and helpers * Connect with other participants from around the world * See announcements and reminders * Find links to Meet the Expert videos * Get information about certificates and participation No question is too small. If you get stuck, please ask! Meet the Expert series New this year, GTA2026 includes a Meet the Expert series. Each day, we’ll share a short video featuring members of the Galaxy community, including scientists, developers, trainers, and researchers talking about their work and experiences with Galaxy. Videos will be released on YouTube at midnight AEST each day, and links will be shared in Slack. The first Meet the Expert video, featuring Delphine <https://youtu.be/90tlBmTTFFY?si=tksCKhmScJBqq4-n> Larivière<https://youtu.be/90tlBmTTFFY?si=tksCKhmScJBqq4-n> is live now! Check it out here!<https://youtu.be/90tlBmTTFFY?si=tksCKhmScJBqq4-n> Certificates Certificates will be available for attendees who complete GTA2026 training tracks. More information about how to receive a certificate will be shared during the event, so please keep an eye on Slack for instructions. You will need to follow the certificate instructions provided during the week in order to receive one. A few tips for the week * Start with the setup information before jumping into tutorials. * Ask questions in Slack whenever you need help. * Work at your own pace. There is no need to rush. * Try a new tool, workflow, or topic while you’re here. * Connect with the community and have fun! We hope GTA2026 helps you build new skills, gain confidence using Galaxy, and connect with researchers and learners from around the world. Thank you for joining us. Let’s have a great week! The GTA2026 Organising Committee

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Reminder: Submit Your BoF Session Proposals for GCC2026
by Natalie Whitaker-Allen 14 May '26

14 May '26

Hello GCC2026 Attendees, We are excited to see so many of you at GCC2026 in Clermont-Ferrand! As a reminder, Bird of a Feather (BoF) session signups are open. BoFs are a great opportunity to gather with other Galaxy community members around shared topics, ideas, questions, or challenges. If there is something you would like to discuss with others during the conference, we encourage you to submit a BoF idea. BoF sessions will take place at the end of each day of the main conference and will be one hour long. Sessions can be structured in whatever way works best for the topic, whether that includes short presentations, a guided discussion, or an open conversation. We just ask that sessions be designed to encourage participation and discussion among attendees. Please note that BoFs are intended for in-person participation and unfortunately virtual attendees cannot be accommodated. Submit your BoF idea here.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIklaO7gB-gVtPCrLynGL1NUMlbJOcPcC…> The deadline to submit is June 15, 2026, but earlier submissions are encouraged so we can begin planning the schedule. We look forward to seeing the conversations and ideas that come out of this year’s BoF sessions! Many thanks, The GCC2026 Organising Committee

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Timings
by Sara Taha 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hello, I want to know when will the lectures start regarding timings. For example, will it start at 10 am GMT ? And until what hour in the day. best regards, Sara Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

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Attendance list
by Saumya raj Tiwari 11 May '26

11 May '26

tiwarisaumyaraj(a)gmail.com Saumya Raj Tiwari

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gcc2026-attendees mailing list!
by Abir Mhadhbi 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hello, Could you please add my email to the mailing list? Thank you in advance. Abir Mhadhbi

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Mailing list
by Darpan Kaur Matharoo 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hello! Could you please add me on the mailing list? Thank you! Best, Darpan Kaur

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gcc2026-attendees mailing list!
by Aparamita Rana 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hello, Could you please add my mailing list. Best regards, Aparamita Rana Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany Tel.: +49 1551-032-07677

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Welcoming
by Khaled 11 May '26

11 May '26

Hi GCC , I received the message, thank you Just need to know what is coming up or what next to do My mail khaledaymanahmed0(a)gmail.com Sincerely, Khaled

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