Let ́s demystify supercomputing secrets for businesses
Welcome to CSC ́s Supercomputing Innovation Summit 2023 in Kajaani – a must-attend event for companies interested to boost their innovations with supercomputing! Two-day program is full of enlightening talks by top speakers and inspiring industrial use cases where they showcase the benefits they have accomplished with supercomputing in their business.
- Discover how supercomputing can boost your RDI efforts with demanding simulations, large-scale artificial intelligence (Al), and high-performance data analytics
- Learn from industrial use cases showcasing the benefits of supercomputing in R&D
- Get practical guidance on utilising LUMI for industrial use.
- Explore financial support options for companies
- Gain ideas how to collaborate with higher education and research institutions
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements and future plans for quantum computing in Finland
We also offer exclusive opportunity to visit LUMI EuroHPC, the fastest supercomputer in Europe.
Seats to the event are limited, so reserve your seat now. Please, make your travel arrangements soon. If you have any colleagues who would like to participate in this event, please forward this event page and invite them to attend.
We look forward to seeing you in October!
Three highlights
Learn from the best
Top experts talks
about advanced
supercomputing technologies:
HPC, AI & HPDA
Get inspired
Real-world
success stories
of supercomputing
used in business
Collaborate
Networking
with interesting
pathfinders
and innovators
Event program:
Venue: Kongressi- ja kulttuurikeskus Kaukametsä, Koskikatu 2-4, Kajaani
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12.00 |
Possibility for bilateral meetings |
| 13.00 |
Opening words – Kimmo Koski, Managing Director, CSC |
| 13.10 |
Keynote: Vision to make European industry a world leader in supercomputing – Speaker TBA |
| 14.00 |
Session 1: Supercomputing for Business Discover how supercomputing can revolutionize your RDI efforts with demanding simulations, large-scale artificial intelligence (AI), and high-performance data analytics. Learn from real-world industrial use cases showcasing the remarkable benefits
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| 15.00 |
Networking coffee break |
| 15.45 |
Session 2: How to get started with LUMI supercomputer Get practical guidance on utilizing LUMI effectively and explore financial support options for industrial use.
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| 16.45 | Closing words: Ecosystem collaboration makes leaders and winners meet – Tomi Kankainen, Chief Business Development Officer, Dimecc |
| 17.15 | Transfer to hotels |
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19.00 |
Social program and dinner |
Venue: Kongressi- ja kulttuurikeskus Kaukametsä, Koskikatu 2-4, Kajaani
| 8.00 | Possibility for bilateral meetings |
| 9.00 |
Keynote: Artificial intelligence and data in industry – Tero Ojanperä, Co-founder of Silo AI and Business Influencer |
| 10.00 |
Session 3: New technologies Stay up to date with the latest advancements and future plans of advanced technologies in Finland
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| 11.00 |
Lunch & networking |
| 12.00 |
Keynote: EU Digital and Green Transition – Henna Virkkunen, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) |
| 12.30 |
Panel discussion: How AI can support Digital and Green Transition? The green transition requires a global wave of innovation and investment in low-carbon, circular economy, new technology, digitization and services. Could Finland become an example in how artificial intelligence supports the transition towards sustainable future?
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| 14.00 |
Closing event: Special program, An exclusive opportunity to witness LUMI EuroHPC, the fastest supercomputer in Europe |
| 17.00 | Transfer to the Kajaani airport |
Top speakers:
Tero Ojanperä is the Chairman of the Board and founding partner of Silo AI, the largest artificial intelligence... lue lisää
Dr. Erja Turunen is the executive vice president of one of VTT’s three business units: Digital technologies covering... lue lisää
Henna Virkkunen has been a member of the European Parliament since 2014. She is a member of the Committee on... lue lisää
Antti Poso is Professor of Drug Design at University of Eastern Finland and a visiting professor at University... lue lisää
Heikki Ailisto is a Research Professor at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, where he coordinates the... lue lisää
Aleksi Kallio is a computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence and data analysis. Aleksi currently... lue lisää
OUTI KESKI-ÄIJÖ is currently the Head of Quantum Computing in Business Finland. The funding budget of the program...
Pekka Uusitalo is Director of CSC’s Industrial Engagement and Partnering Group. It develops industrial ecosystem...
Organisators and partners:
CSC – Tieteen tietotekniikan keskus Oy
Keilaranta 14, Espoo
The event is organised by CSC in cooperation with
- HPC4KAINUU, Development of Supercomputing Expertise in Kainuu for Business Use, project (A78818)
- EuroCC Finland project, that is a part of the EuroCC project establishing national HPC competence centers in different European countries.
CSC supports and improves the capabilities of Finnish users to utilise supercomputing in demanding simulations, large-scale artificial intelligence, and high-performance data analytics.
The event in partially funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
