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When it comes to the future of computationally intensive applications and technologies, ISC High Performance is the most important event in Europe. Every year, the international HPC community gathers in Hamburg to discuss advances in supercomputing, simulation, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. ISC is not just a trade fair, but a high-caliber conference that brings together science, industry, and research. Whether basic research, climate modeling, materials science, or machine learning—high-performance computing is now an integral part of almost all data-driven disciplines. ISC High Performance offers the ideal platform for this: it is where technological innovations meet real-world applications, theory meets practice, and start-ups meet global players.
The event focuses on technological developments that set new standards. The spectrum of innovations presented ranges from exascale computing and energy-efficient processor architectures to novel cooling technologies. Cloud-native HPC, data analytics, edge computing, and quantum computing are also key topics that will be discussed at ISC in specialist presentations, panels, and exhibitions. The accompanying trade fair brings together leading providers from the hardware, software, and services sectors. Visitors will thus gain a comprehensive overview of current solutions and future trends—including concrete insights into pilot projects, new products, and implementation scenarios.
A particularly distinctive feature of ISC High Performance is the close connection between academic research and industrial application. Universities and research institutes present the latest findings on parallelization, simulation technologies, and algorithmic optimization. Companies, in turn, show how these findings are used in practice – for example, for process optimization in manufacturing, drug development, or financial analysis. Anyone interested in other trade fairs in the region will find a comprehensive overview at Hamburg Trade Fair.
ISC High Performance is much more than just a technology trade fair – it sees itself as a platform for dialogue on socially relevant topics of the future. The use of artificial intelligence in sensitive areas is discussed, as are the ethical dimensions of supercomputing. The issue of environmental sustainability in the HPC sector is also gaining in importance: energy consumption, cooling, use of materials – many discussions revolve around how computing power can be reconciled with environmental responsibility. Another highlight is the focus on quantum computing. Numerous sessions are devoted to the question of how quantum processors can be integrated into HPC environments in the future and what software architectures are necessary for this. International research projects and companies are presenting their visions for the next generation of computing here.
ISC attaches great importance to promoting young talent and diversity. The PhD Forum, special career programs, and Women in HPC initiatives specifically promote young talent and create diverse access to the industry. The conference sees itself as an inclusive place where different perspectives are not only allowed but expressly desired.
With participants from over 50 countries, around 150 exhibitors, and several hundred speakers, ISC High Performance is one of the most important events in the industry worldwide. For developers, system architects, research leaders, IT managers, and technology managers, a visit to Hamburg is an integral part of their strategic annual planning. The combination of a high-caliber conference program, international trade exhibition, and networking opportunities at the highest level makes ISC High Performance a place where the future of computing takes shape—concrete, practical, and interdisciplinary. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.isc-hpc.com
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