OpenSpace User Meeting
August 26–28, 2026 · Visualization Center C, Norrköping, Sweden
Join us in Norrköping
Join us for the second in-person OpenSpace User Meeting in Norrköping, Sweden. OpenSpace users of all levels are invited to the Visualization Center C for three days of trainings, presentations, hands-on sessions, and networking. Participating at the User Meeting is free of charge and is recommended to all current and potential users of OpenSpace of any skill level.
This is a great opportunity to:
- Sharpen your OpenSpace skills
- Explore the latest software features and updates
- Connect with educators, planetarium professionals, researchers, and developers in the OpenSpace community
Visualization Center C
We’re excited to welcome you to the Visualization Center C in Norrköping — a digital science center with a state-of-the-art stereoscopic planetarium, driven as a partnership between the Norrköping municipality and Linköping University. This partnership turns the dome into a dual-use space as it is used simultaneously for shows open to the public while at the same time serving as a testbed for the university education.
Norrköping is an old industrial town located about 90 minutes south of Stockholm. Summer is an amazing time for a visit: during the days of the meeting there will be around 14.5 hours of daylight and only 3.5 hours of true night. More information about potential other places to visit during your trip is available on the Visit Sweden website (or a more humorous take at Sweden not Switzerland).
Agenda
Schedule is subject to change; this page will always contain the latest information about the meeting schedule. The entire event will take place in rooms located in the Visualization Center C.
Unless otherwise specified the locations are:
- Track 1: Workshop area, floor 5
- Track 2: VR Arena, floor 1
- Track 3: Eckerberg room, floor 1
Coffee Breaks are at the restaurant area, on floor 2. Coffee will be served at 10.30 and 15.00; the morning coffee will be shorter, the afternoon coffee will have more time to socialize.
Wednesday, August 26
| Time | Track 1 | Track 2 | Track 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 – 10:00 (30m) |
Welcome and Kickoff Community, Updates & What’s Ahead |
— | — |
| 10:00 – 10:30 (30m) |
Introductions | — | — |
| 10:30 - 10:45 (15m) |
Coffee Break | — | — |
| 10:45 – 12:30 (1h45m) |
OpenSpace 101 Workshop: Getting Started | Coding and Scripting | Developer Helpdesk/ Jam Session |
| 12:30 – 14:00 (1h30m) |
Lunch on your own | — | — |
| 14:00 – 15:30 (1h30m) |
OpenSpace 201 Workshop: Included Profiles | Maps and Georeferenced Data | Developer Helpdesk/ Jam Session |
| 15:30 – 16:30 (1h) |
Coffee Break | — | — |
| 16:30 – 18:00 (1h30) |
OpenSpace 202 Workshop: Included Profiles | 3D Models and Trajectories | Developer Helpdesk/ Jam Session |
| 18:00 – 19:00 (1h) |
Once Upon the Moon Dome movie In the dome (floor 4) |
— | — |
| Group Dinner (pay-on-your-own) at Hemma Hos |
Thursday, August 27
| Time | Track 1 | Track 2 | Track 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 – 11:30 (2h) |
ShowComposer | — | — |
| 10:30 - 10:45 (15m) |
Coffee Break as part of the previous session | — | — |
| 11:30 – 12:30 (1h) |
The Night’s Sky | Multichannel Display Environments | Developer Helpdesk/ Jam Session |
| 12:30 – 14:00 (1h30m) |
Lunch on your own | — | — |
| 14:00 – 15:00 (1h) |
OpenSpace 301 Workshop: Create custom Profiles | Creating pre-rendered movies from OpenSpace | Developer Helpdesk/ Jam Session |
| 15:00 – 16:00 (1h) |
Coffee Break | — | — |
| 16:00 – 17:00 (1h) |
AssetBuilder | — | — |
| 17:00 – 19:00 (2h) |
Dome Show and Tell, Presentation Tips & Tricks In the dome (floor 4) |
— | — |
| Dinner on your own |
Friday, August 28
| Time | Track 1 | Track 2 | Track 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 – 11:00 (1h30m) |
Giving Presentations in OpenSpace, a case study | C-Play | Developer Helpdesk/ Jam Session |
| 10:30 - 10:45 (15m) |
Coffee Break as part of the previous session | — | — |
| 11:00 – 12:00 (1h) |
OpenSpace: Quo vadis? | — | — |
| 12:00 – 12:30 (30m) |
Farewell and Thank you | — | — |
| End of the official program | |||
| 17:30 - | Visit to Tekniska Museet in Stockholm | — | — |
Travel & where to stay
Getting there
Norrköping is very easy to reach internationally. Some recommended routes:
Stockholm Arlanda (ARN)
A major international hub with air service to many European and international destinations. It takes about 2 hours to reach Norrköping from Arlanda by train and the service is fast and reliable. Tickets can be booked through the national railway services SJ and the stations are called “Arlanda Flygplats” and “Norrköping Central”. Prices for the train vary, by should be around 400-600 SEK / 40-60€ for a returning trip. If you are staying a few days in Stockholm, its main station is called “Stockholm Central”.
Linköping City Airport (LPI)
A local airport that has direct connections to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), one of Europe’s main airline hubs. It is also the airfield that houses SAAB, which provides Sweden’s fighter aircraft. Transfer to Norrköping takes about 35 minutes in total. The easiest way is to take a taxi to the Linköping central station, which costs about 200 SEK / 20€ and a train ticket from “Linköping Central” to “Norrköping Central” for another 80 SEK / 8€.
Where to stay
Hotels in the city are around 1000 SEK / 100€ per night. A few options near the visualization center:
Activities
Restaurants
Lunches at the meeting are self-organized, but Norrköping has a bunch of great restaurants that are all in walking distance:
- Visualization Center restaurant, location, info
- Bastard Burgers, location, info
- Burgers and Bangers, location, info
- Enoteket, location, info
- Hemma Hos, location, info
- Kitchin by Kasai, location, info
- Lingon Food & Friends, location, info
- Mannam, location, info
- Mimaru Sushi, location, info
- Mocca Deli, location, info
- Palki, location, info
- Pappa Grappa, location, info
- Paradis du Liban, location, info
- Pizzeria Napoli, location, info
- Selims Restaurant, location, info
- Spicy Hot, location, info
- Tao Noi, location, info
- Tokio, location, info
- Trattoria Gabriel, location, info
- Urbane Goat, location, info
Bars
FAQ
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about the meeting. If you don’t see yours here, reach out via email or on Slack.
When and where is the meeting?
August 26–28, 2026 at the Visualization Center C in Norrköping, Sweden.
Who should attend?
OpenSpace users of all levels are welcome — educators, planetarium professionals, researchers, and developers looking to sharpen their skills, explore the latest features, and connect with the community.
How do I register?
Register online through the Visualization Center C.
Is there a registration fee?
No — registration for the 2026 User Meeting is free.
Is travel support available?
No travel support or reimbursement is offered for the 2026 meeting.
What’s the best way to get to Norrköping?
The nearest major hub is Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), about 90 minutes away by train. Linköping City Airport (LPI) also offers a direct connection to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
Do I need to bring my own laptop?
We recommend bringing your own OpenSpace-compatible laptop, as loaner devices will be limited.
Will there be a virtual option?
There is no virtual attendance option this year, but select sessions will be recorded and posted after the meeting.
Is there a social event?
Wednesday evening features a dome movie screening of Once Upon the Moon, followed by a pay-your-own group dinner at Hemma Hos. On Friday evening, there’s an optional visit to the Tekniska Museet in Stockholm. The agenda also builds in extra time throughout the meeting for networking with peers.
Who do I contact with questions about the meeting?
Contact Alexander Bock or Support with any questions about the meeting.