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By Sophia Honisch (High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart)

 

 

The EuroHPC Summit 2025 brought together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss the future of supercomputing, AI, and quantum computing in Europe. As one of the most anticipated events in the HPC calendar, the summit serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic planning for Europe’s digital future. With an agenda packed with insightful keynotes, panel discussions, and technical sessions, attendees gained valuable perspectives on the latest advancements and challenges in HPC.

 

 

The HANAMI project was represented in the daily poster session and with several representatives attending the summit, engaging with other visitors and contributing to the program. Throughout the event, participants engaged in insightful discussions on a wide range of topics, including the development of next-generation exascale systems, advancements in AI-driven simulations, and the role of quantum computing in HPC. Representatives from various European initiatives and projects shared their achievements and outlined their visions for future technological progress. Industry leaders presented their latest innovations, highlighting the increasing importance of HPC in sectors such as climate modeling, healthcare, and materials science.

 

 

Collaboration emerged as a key theme, with speakers emphasizing the necessity of international partnerships to maintain Europe’s competitiveness in HPC. Several sessions focused on fostering synergies between academia, industry, and public institutions to drive innovation and ensure sustainable growth in the field. Additionally, discussions addressed the challenges of energy efficiency and the environmental impact of large-scale computing infrastructure, underlining the importance of sustainable HPC development.

 

 

One of the highlights of the summit was the showcase of cutting-edge European supercomputers and their applications in solving complex scientific and industrial challenges. Demonstrations and case studies illustrated how these systems had been utilized to advance research in various domains.

 

 

The EuroHPC Summit 2025 served as a crucial meeting point for the European HPC community, reinforcing commitments to technological excellence and strategic collaboration. The event concluded with a strong consensus on the need for continued investment in HPC research and infrastructure to address global challenges and drive innovation across multiple industries.