Containerise data analysis with Docker & Apptainer
Date: 11 - 12 May 2026
Duration: P1DT16H
Language of instruction: English
In this workshop, you will dive into container technologies - Docker and Apptainer - that enhance the portability and reproducibility of analysis workflows. You'll learn how to create containers from scratch, share them with others, and reuse or adapt existing ones. After an in-depth introduction to Docker, we will also explore Apptainer (formerly Singularity) and its application in High Performance Computing (HPC) environments. This course is part of a micro-credential track that helps you strengthen the reproducibility of your research. By completing the full track, you earn a mini-diploma that validates your skills in this essential area of modern science. Check this opportunity: Reproducible Data Analysis: an essential capability in modern science
Keywords: advanced bioinformatics, ELIXIR, programming, research data management
Venue: Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II, Technologiepark 75
City: Zwijnaarde
Country: Belgium
Postcode: 9052
Learning objectives:
- “Convert and use Docker images as Apptainer images”
- “Explain key differences between Docker and Apptainer”
- “Run Apptainer containers in an HPC environment”
- “Run Docker containers using volumes and ports”
- “Write and build Docker recipes and images”
Organizer: VIB (https://ror.org/03xrhmk39)
Event types:
- Workshops and courses
Sponsors: ELIXIR Belgium, Vlaams Supercomputer Centrum
Instructors: 
Alexander Botzki, Bruna Piereck
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