Getting Started With HPC: Connecting, Submitting Jobs, and Running Applications
Learn how to connect to HPC systems, submit jobs, run applications, and monitor performance while understanding the core architecture of high-performance computing.
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GeorgiosKafanas
University of LuxembourgPostdoctoral researcher at ULHPC
Room F36
Apr 29, 2025
3:30 PM5:00 PM
Multi-GPU data analysis using RAPIDS
A practical session focused on multi-node, multi-GPU data analysis using Dask and NVIDIA RAPIDS. Attendees will learn how to scale data analytics workflows efficiently.
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EmmanuelKieffer
LuxProvideHPC Software Engineer
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
5:10 PM5:40 PM
Panel discussion | Industry sector: practical use cases of AI, HPC and Quantum solutions...
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DanielaCattolico
LuxinnovationHead of National Business Relationship
University of LuxembourgAssociate professor in High Performance and Quantum Computing
Room C1
Apr 29, 2025
1:30 PM2:00 PM
Panel discussion | HealthTech
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Jean-PhilippeArié
LuxinnovationHealthTech - Cluster Manager
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MichaelMossal
NTTDirector Digital Transformation
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RickSchneider
HelicalCofounder and CTO
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AlexandreTkatchenko
University of LuxembourgProfessor and Chair of Theoretical Chemical Physics | Head of Department of Physics and Materials Science
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ChristopheTrefois
LNDSHead of Technology
Room C1
Apr 29, 2025
2:20 PM2:50 PM
Panel discussion | Startups & Entrepreneurs
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BastienBerg
Luxembourg City IncubatorCEO
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ViktorDufour
EssemblFounder
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GennaElvin
Co-Founder and Chief Tada Officer at TadawebPresident of PULSE
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PhilippeLinster
House of StartupsCEO
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MichelRzonzef
LBANPresident and Chairman of the Board
Foyer
Apr 29, 2025
9:00 AM9:30 AM
Welcome breakfast
Foyer
Apr 29, 2025
10:30 AM10:50 AM
Coffee break and networking
Foyer
Apr 29, 2025
3:10 PM3:30 PM
Farewell coffee
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
2:40 PM3:00 PM
Keynote | AI adoption and its impact on the financial sector
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VanessaButera
EIBDirector – Data and Information Solutions Department
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
4:50 PM5:10 PM
Keynote | Industry 6.0 is now - combining numerical simultation, AI and Quantum forces
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BastianKoller
HLRSManaging Director
Room C1
Apr 29, 2025
9:30 AM9:40 AM
Welcome address
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StéphanieObertin
Ministry for Digitalisation, Research and Higher EducationMinister for Digitalisation, Research and Higher Education
Room F33
Apr 29, 2025
3:30 PM5:00 PM
HPC in Physics: Enabling Simulations and Accelerating Data Processing
Explore how HPC is revolutionizing materials science and pharmaceutical research by enabling complex simulations, speeding up data analysis, and solving key scientific challenges
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MatteoBarborini
University of LuxembourgResearch scientist
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AriadniBoziki
University of LuxembourgPostdoctoral researcher
Room F33
Apr 28, 2025
4:50 PM6:10 PM
Programing Parallel Applications on HPC systems
An overview of modern programming frameworks and techniques used in HPC systems. Learn how HPC applications spread their work over multiple CPUs, nodes, and accelerators.
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MatteoBarborini
University of LuxembourgResearch scientist
Room F33
Apr 29, 2025
10:50 AM12:30 PM
Improving Performance with Python Parallel Packages
Discover Python’s parallel programming tools to boost execution speed and optimize performance for computationally demanding tasks.
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Oscar J.Castro Lopez
University of LuxembourgResearch associate
Room F33
Apr 29, 2025
1:30 PM3:00 PM
Presentation of the EUMaster4HPC
Get an in-depth overview of the EUMaster4HPC program, designed to equip Europe's next generation of high-performance computing leaders.
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RégisBeck
Université du LuxembourgCommunication Officer
Room F36
Apr 29, 2025
10:50 AM12:30 PM
Introduction to LLMs on MeluXina Supercomputer + AI use case with MLFlow on MeluXina
This session explores how to leverage the MeluXina supercomputer for training and deploying open-source Large Language Models (LLMs). Participants will also learn about MLFlow, an essential tool for...
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LoizosKoutsantonis
LuxProvideHPC Software Engineer
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FaroukMansouri
LuxProvideSenior Solution Engineer
Room F36
Apr 29, 2025
1:30 PM3:00 PM
Profiling scientific applications
This hands-on session demonstrates various tools and best practices for profiling scientific applications. Participants will gain insights into optimizing performance for HPC workloads.
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MarcoMagliulo
LuxProvideHPC Software Engineer
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AlbanRousset
LuxProvideScientific Advisor
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
1:40 PM2:10 PM
Panel discussion | Digital trilogy - synergies or competition?
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CaroleBrückler
Ministry of the EconomyDirector General for Industry, New Technology and Research
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AndersJensen
EuroHPCExecutive Director
VP
ValentinPlugaru
LuxProvideCTO
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MarkoRancic
University of LuxembourgAssociate professor in High Performance and Quantum Computing
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JosephineWood
EuroHPCHead of Unit Strategy and Governance
Room F36
Apr 28, 2025
2:40 PM4:20 PM
Quantum computing in action
This session covers the fundamentals of Quantum Computing and practical applications. It’s ideal for those looking to understand the current state and future potential of quantum technologies.
Panel discussion | Public sector: practical use cases of AI, HPC and Quantum solutions...
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FatehAmroune
LuxinnovationLuxembourg AI Factory Lead
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EvangeliaMarkidou
European ComissionHead of Sector - Excellence in AI & Robotics, European AI Office
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RomainMartin
LNDSChairman of the Board of Directors
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BertVerdonck
LNDSCEO
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
3:30 PM3:50 PM
Keynote | The future of digital based enhanced Earth system predictability
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GrazynaPiesiewicz
European CommissionHead of Unit
Room C1
Apr 29, 2025
2:50 PM3:00 PM
Keynote | Luxembourg AI ecosystem
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SaraBouchon
LuxinnovationDirector Market Intelligence
Room C1
Apr 29, 2025
2:00 PM2:20 PM
Innovation and Ethics in AI: paving the way for a secure future
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AlainHerrmann
CNPDCommissioner
Foyer
Apr 29, 2025
12:30 PM1:30 PM
Networking lunch | Collaborate & connect
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
3:00 PM3:30 PM
Panel discussion | Finance sector: practical use cases of AI, HPC and Quantum solutions...
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AnneGoujon
BGLHead of Data Science Laboratory
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AlexandreHotton
FoyerLead Data Scientist
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YannickHuchard
BILChief Technology Officer
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AnandaKautz
ABBLMember of the Management Board
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SimonRiffault
BCLSecurities and Payment Systems Oversight
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
6:10 PM6:20 PM
Closing remarks
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LexDelles
Ministry of the EconomyMinister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
1:10 PM1:40 PM
Keynote | AI Factories: the powerful combination redefining european innovation
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MarioGrotz
LuxinnovationCEO
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ArnaudLambert
LuxProvideCEO
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
1:00 PM1:10 PM
Opening Ceremony
In the presence of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Luxembourg.
SCynergy 2025 will be moderated by Leo Sharma.
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PrinceGuillaume
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Luxembourg
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Leo (Atreyam)Sharma
Co-Founder & VP Technology, Workshop4Me a.s.b.l.Pursuing M.Tech in AI, Robotics & High Tech Systems Mechatronics Engineer | TEDx Speaker | Gamer
Room C1
Apr 29, 2025
11:40 AM12:00 PM
Keynote | Sustainability: societal challenges of AI – biases, languages and sustainability
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JordiCabot
LISTHead of the Software Engineering RDI Unit
Room C1
Apr 29, 2025
9:40 AM10:00 AM
Keynote | Transforming public services with next-gen tech
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PatrickHoutsch
CTIEDirector
Room C1
Apr 29, 2025
3:00 PM3:10 PM
Closing remarks | The road to HPC 2050: Luxembourg’s strategic vision
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FatehAmroune
LuxinnovationLuxembourg AI Factory Lead
VP
ValentinPlugaru
LuxProvideCTO
Room C1
Apr 29, 2025
12:00 PM12:30 PM
Panel discussion | Cybersecurity: practical use cases of AI, HPC and Quantum solutions...
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ChristopheBianco
Thales Luxembourg
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SamyCortet
LuxProvideHead of IT Security
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StevenMaas
ThalesCrypto Solutions
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Jean-FrançoisMairlot
IBM
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MarkTehrani
Cyberseq
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
5:40 PM6:10 PM
Panel discussion | Data, AI, HPC, Quantum - the talents of the future
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DjamilaAouada
SnT Research CenterActing Vice Director
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ChrysovalantouKalaitzidou
LuxProvideSolution Architect
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EleniKoronaki
LISTSenior R&T Scientist HANDS/AIRA Team
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AnisaMeta
Student of the Master’s programme in High Performance Computing at the University of Luxembourg
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AlexandraNastase
Analytics Engineer at EIBWeSTEM+ Cofounder
Room C1
Apr 28, 2025
3:50 PM4:20 PM
Panel discussion | Space sector: practical use cases of AI, HPC and Quantum solutions implementation
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ThomasEGGENWEILER
NEURASPACECommercial Director
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PhilippeGeuzaine
CenaeroGeneral Manager
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MurielHooghe
LSASenior Project Manager
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Thijsvan Winden
WhiffleCTO
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LotharWolf
EUMETSATHead of Digital Solutions & SAF Division - Programme Manager Destination Earth
Room F36
Apr 28, 2025
4:50 PM6:10 PM
Quantum simulators in action
This session delves into Quantum Simulators on MeluXina’s GPUs, offering participants the opportunity to work on real-world simulations and understand how these tools advance quantum research.
