Compiler Social - 04.06.26

Date: 4 June 2026 Time: 15:00-20:00 (1 talk followed by socializing)
Location: William Gates Building, 15 JJ Thomson Ave, Cambridge CB3 0FD
Rooms: LT1 (Talks), The Street (Social)
Hosts: Emma Urquhart, Luisa Cicolini, Tobias Grosser

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Join us for a relaxed chat about compilers, while socializing over refreshments. Our social is open to students, academics, professional developers and really anyone interested in compilation. We welcome beginners as well as experts. Our social is an unguided space offered for you to get to know people, try out some new ideas, get feedback on your code, or pair-program on a difficult program. Come with just a paper notebook or bring your laptop to hack on some in-progress patches.

This social is traditionally organized by the LLVM community, but is open to all (potential) compiler enthusiasts.

From Software Programs to Digital Circuits

Lana Josipović is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich. Prior to joining ETH Zurich in 2022, she received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from EPFL. Her research interests include reconfigurable computing and electronic design automation. She is a recipient of various research awards, including the EDAA Outstanding Dissertation Award, EPFL Doctorate Award, Google Ph.D. Fellowship in Systems and Networking, and Best Paper Awards at ISFPGA’20 and FPL’24. She is an Associate Editor for IEEE TCAD, ACM TRETS, and ACM TODAES, and served as general, program, and topic chair of several international conferences and workshops, including IWLS, FCCM, FPL, DAC, and DATE.

History

The LLVM Compiler Social Cambridge has a long history. Over the years it was by members of the LLVM community in local pubs, at Microsoft Research, Graphcore and in many other venues. Similar events are hosted in the Bay Area, Paris, Zurich, Berlin, and numerous other cities worldwide.

How to get there

Public transport

After arriving at Cambridge Railway Station, take either the U1 or U2 Universal buses towards "Girton Corner/Eddington" until "William Gates Building". Alternatively, take the X3 towards Huntingdon until "Cam Uni Vet School".

Cycling and Car

Cycling from the Railway Station to the William Gates Building takes about 20 minutes with cycling paths available for the majority of the path. Parking spaces and Bicycle racks are available in front of the building. The building is easily reachable from the M11.