Marco Cattaneo LHCb Core Software Programme of Work Meeting Welcome and introduction 1

Marco Cattaneo Goals of workshop  Brainstorming of ideas for improvements to LHCb core software Not detailed discussion of implementations, should be done later in smaller, dedicated meetings of interested parties Agree on development directions  Classification of work: Urgent: in production before next data taking Medium term: in production by end of year Long term: in production by end of long shutdown (mid- 2014)  Prioritisation of work: Within each category: identify manpower, assign priorities 2

Marco Cattaneo Organisation of workshop  One hour sessions introduced by a convener Short presentation of issues/ideas – max 15 minutes Detailed discussion of slides ~ 30 minutes Plus any additional points not covered by slides Classification of work in urgent/medium term/long term Input to planning discussion on Thursday afternoon  Keep discussion at high level Discussion of detailed implementation details is part of future work Time available on Thursday afternoon to reschedule some discussions if needed  Keep detailed record of discussions Minutes (MCat) Each convener should take notes of his own session and pass them to me in case I miss some important points Whiteboard? 3

Marco Cattaneo Social Programme 4 8 p.m., Café du Soleil 6 place du Petit Saconnex Please tell me NOW if you are coming and have not already said so N.B. Credit/Debit cards not accepted!

Marco Cattaneo Social Programme part 2 5  Ski trip to Crozet-Lelex on Friday Depart from CERN around 9:00 or Crozet at 9:30 Possibility to meet for lunch at top of telecabine at 12:30