ENCCS Co-Organises Nordic HPC Conference “Supercomputing, The Gateway to AI”

Supercomputing is no longer confined to academic research; an increasing number of private companies and public sector authorities are harnessing high-performance computing (HPC) systems for their research, development, and innovation endeavours. Recent advancements in large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models are particularly drawing attention to HPC from entirely new potential user groups in both the private and public sectors. These groups realise that relying solely on cloud computing may not be economically feasible for their projects. HPC offers them the ability to think bigger!

The EuroCC National Competence Centre Sweden (ENCCS) serves as the central hub for private companies and public sector authorities in Sweden that are interested in leveraging HPC for their projects. In recent months, ENCCS has assisted numerous companies and public sector organisations to apply for and then utilise free supercomputing access to various EuroHPC systems. These initiatives have accelerated development projects on diverse topics such as advanced stainless steels, advanced X-ray source technologies, urban air pollution modelling, digitalisation of historical weather observations, AI-powered game development, and real-time adaptation of AI models for autonomous driving.

Now, ENCCS is teaming up with EuroCC colleagues from other Nordic countries to organise a conference on 2-3 September 2024 aimed at professionals and leaders in industry, high-tech start-ups, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in leveraging AI, HPC, and quantum computing technology to drive their businesses forward. Set against the backdrop of Copenhagen’s charming Tivoli Gardens, the conference promises two days of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and knowledge sharing. The conference’s theme is how supercomputing serves as an enabling technology for large-scale AI and will delve into how AI and HPC can help companies succeed in the digital age.

If you are part of a company and believe AI and HPC could enhance your product development, sign up for this free conference and join us in Copenhagen for inspirational talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities! And if you are not working in industry, spread the word to your friends who are! Registration and further details can be found at enccs.se/events/nordic-industry-days-2024 .