ANNUAL MEETING 2024 of ICSC – A Landmark Event in HPC, Big Data, and Quantum Computing

Yesterday morning in Rome, the ANNUAL MEETING 2024 of the 💻 #ICSC – National Research Center in #HPC, #BigData, and #QuantumComputing successfully concluded. This highly anticipated event, held over four days, gathered the entire community of the National Center for the first time, creating a platform for meaningful discussions and collaborations.

Among the many topics covered during the event, participants explored the post-#PNRR horizon, reflecting on the future of scientific and technological advancement beyond Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Additionally, significant attention was given to the progress of ICSC’s #Cloud supercomputing infrastructure, marking key milestones in the expansion of computational capabilities for research and industry.

The event also highlighted the results from industrial-led innovation projects, showcasing successful applications of cutting-edge research. One of the key discussions focused on the use cases developed within the Spokes of the Center. Doctor Valentina Di Salvatore, from the Combine Group (UNICT), was one of the speakers in Spoke 8, providing valuable insights into the ongoing projects. She represented Professor Francesco Pappalardo, the Coordinator of Spoke 8 together with Professor Andrea Cavalli, and contributed to the discussions with interesting and detailed perspectives on the progress within the Spoke. She also shared the amazing results recently achieved by our Universal Immune System Simulator (UISS). These results underscored the innovative impact of the UISS platform on the biomedical field.

The presentations by 10 young researchers, including Dr. Di Salvatore, offered a glimpse into the future of supercomputing, data science, and quantum computing, and underscored the importance of nurturing emerging talent in these fields.

The ANNUAL MEETING 2024 of ICSC was a milestone event, reflecting not only the cutting-edge advancements in computational science but also the significance of collaboration, innovation, and the rise of the next generation of scientific leaders.