diff --git a/docs/blog/.authors.yml b/docs/blog/.authors.yml index bc8edab89d..56283c085f 100644 --- a/docs/blog/.authors.yml +++ b/docs/blog/.authors.yml @@ -74,3 +74,8 @@ authors: description: University of Barcelona avatar: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/3840437?v=4 slug: https://github.com/ocaisa + hvelab: + name: Helena Vela Beltran + description: Do IT Now + avatar: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/47674829?v=4 + slug: https://github.com/hvelab diff --git a/docs/blog/posts/2025/10/eurohpc_user_day_2025.md b/docs/blog/posts/2025/10/eurohpc_user_day_2025.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..b7fe1799a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/blog/posts/2025/10/eurohpc_user_day_2025.md @@ -0,0 +1,88 @@ +--- +authors: [trz42, boegel, hvelab, laraPPr, ocaisa] +date: 2025-10-20 +slug: eurohpc_user_day_2025 +--- + +# EESSI & MultiXscale at EuroHPC User Days (30 September - 1 October 2025, Copenhagen) + +
+![EuroHPC User Days 2025](eurohpc_user_day_2025.webp){width=30%} +
+ +The EuroHPC User Days 2025 in Copenhagen was a great opportunity to connect with +the HPC community and exchange ideas. The event started with a boat tour through +the harbour - a relaxed way to kick off two days of technical discussions and +networking. + +![Boat tour in Copenhagen harbour - networking kickoff](placeholder-boat-tour.jpg){width=38%} + +--- + +## Plenary Highlights + +The plenary sessions delivered important updates on: + +- **EuroHPC infrastructure developments** +- **Allocation procedures and access modes** +- **The evolving role of the User Forum** +- **An outlook to emerging Quantum computing infrastructure**, including a live demo +- **Awarding the most innovative use of EuroHPC systems** + +These sessions set the tone for the event, emphasizing collaboration and transparency +in the EuroHPC ecosystem. + +--- + +## Parallel Sessions + +Researchers, startups, and public sector teams presented impressive work across +various domains and topics such as chemical sciences and engineering, AI for +science and industry as well as quantum computing and emerging technologies. + +The diversity of topics showed how EuroHPC systems are enabling breakthroughs +across disciplines. + +--- + +## Software: A Key Challenge + +One recurring theme was clear: **software matters**. With EuroHPC systems +becoming increasingly heterogeneous - mixing CPUs, GPUs, and specialized +accelerators - optimizing software stacks is a major challenge. Initiatives like +**EESSI** can help address this, and the upcoming **EuroHPC Federated Platform +(EFP)** offers great potential for broader adoption of the shared software stack +provided by EESSI. + +--- + +## Our Contributions + +We had productive discussions with site representatives from **Discoverer**, +**Deucalion**, and **JUPITER** about how EESSI and MultiXscale can support users +and administrators in making the most of advanced infrastructures. At one point, +we even "captured" an orphaned screen to present our project and explain how we +enable portability and performance across EuroHPC systems. + +![Discussing benefits of EESSI for a EuroHPC HE (here: Discoverer)](placeholder-discoverer.jpg){width=38%} + +--- + +## AI and Quantum in Focus + +AI and quantum computing were clearly in the spotlight this year, signaling where +the next big steps will be for EuroHPC and its users. + +--- + +## Looking Ahead + +![EESSI & MultiXscale partners at the "captured" screen](placeholder-screen.jpg){width=38%} + +It was a fun and insightful event - continuing the tradition from last year's User +Days ([link to previous blog post]) - and we're already looking forward to +engaging with the EuroHPC user community next year in Ireland! + +
+![EuroHPC User Day closing](EuroHPC-User-Day-thank-you.webp){width=70%} +