The OpenFOAM® Workshops are organized by the OpenFOAM® community, and can be hosted by any active member willing to do it. The next workshop open for applications is the 23rd OpenFOAM® Workshop in 2028.
Moreover, individuals applying as local organiser for an OpenFOAM® Workshop shall ideally:
Belong to a university or institution of international renown and reputation within the OpenFOAM® community, and have support and staff to be able to organize the workshop,
Know the Workshop’s format in detail, e.g., a representative having attended the workshop, interacted with the Workshop Committee, and having chaired at least one workshop session,
Have demonstrable merit within the OpenFOAM® community, e.g. by substantial contributions to its code base or by organisation of local / national community events or alike,
Provide a presentation of the application at the annual Committee Meeting at the OpenFOAM® Workshop (max. 20 minutes). The presentation must include proposed dates, venue (that should be available at the time of the presentation), and a statement why the location is suitable for a workshop (e.g. strong user community – with examples).