Open OnDemand Affinity Groups are active, community-led spaces hosted on the Open OnDemand Community Hub where researchers, system administrators, and developers come together for discussion, knowledge sharing, and guest speakers. Groups meet regularly on Zoom and are open enrollment — drop in, bring your questions, and connect with others across the Open OnDemand ecosystem.

Appverse

Help shape the Open OnDemand Appverse — a collaborative space for hosting, developing, and sharing apps within the Open OnDemand community.
📅 First Wednesdays | 3:00–4:00 PM EDT | Next Meeting: 5/06/2026 (Special morning session to accommodate international speakers — details announced this week.)
Visit the Appverse Affinity Group

Classrooms

Share tips, best practices, and use cases for using Open OnDemand in educational settings. Discuss apps, instructor support, and connect with others using Open OnDemand as an educational technology.
📅 First Tuesdays | 2:00 PM EDT | Next Meeting: 5/05/2026
Visit the Classrooms Affinity Group

LLMS

Explore ways to integrate large language models with Open OnDemand, from building user-facing apps to enhancing interactions across the Open OnDemand ecosystem.
📅 First Fridays | 2:30 PM EDT | Next Meeting: 5/01/2026
Visit the LLMs Affinity Group

Security Best Practices

Discuss and share essential guidance for the secure deployment and operation of Open OnDemand.
📅 Second Wednesdays | 2:30 PM EDT | Next Meeting: 6/10/2026
Visit the Security Best Practices Affinity Group

Structural Biology

Connect with researchers and support staff using tools like RELION, cryoSPARC, and PHENIX on Open OnDemand to share tips, troubleshoot, and optimize workflows.
📅 Bi-monthly | 11:00 AM EDT | Next Meeting: 5/07/2026
Visit the Structural Biology Affinity Group