The HPC and AI Program Development Summit @ CARLA2025 is a strategic, action-focused gathering that convenes academia, industry, and government to advance high-performance computing and AI across Latin America and the Caribbean. Through interactive sessions—ranging from curriculum and funding to infrastructure and cross-border collaboration—the Summit delivers practical outcomes, new partnerships, and momentum for regional impact.
The Summit runs alongside the main conference with some sessions open to all attendees and some invitation-only, closed sessions. Discussions in these sessions will focus on turning regional priorities into actionable programs.
Why attend
- Deep dives that matter: Explore the most pressing challenges and opportunities in HPC and AI through focused sessions designed for practical problem-solving.
- Collaborative innovation: Work side by side with peers to share ideas, test approaches, and spark new partnerships.
- Actionable outcomes: Leave with strategies, frameworks, and next steps you can apply at your institution, organization, or agency.
- Diverse perspectives: Engage voices from universities, research labs, startups, industry leaders, and public sector stakeholders to shape well-rounded solutions.
- Capacity building: Identify the skills, resources, and partnerships needed to develop local talent, strengthen infrastructure, and accelerate adoption.
- Regional networking: Connect with leaders and decision-makers from across Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond.
What to expect
- Focused cadence: One to two sessions per day, each structured to maximize discussion, collaboration, and take-home insights.
- Interactive formats: Roundtables, Birds of a Feather (BoF) discussions, panels, and plenaries that encourage open dialogue and concrete planning.
- Strategic impact: Sessions aim to inform policy, guide investments, and catalyze projects that lift HPC and AI capacity across the region.
Featured Sessions
Collaboration: “Building and Leveraging HPC/AI Collaboration Networks”
- Format: Closed – invitation only, parallel breakout (Roundtable/BoF)
- Topic lead: Bernd Mohr
- What you’ll gain: A follow-up to the EU–LAC panel, this session explores models for cross-border collaboration, shared infrastructure, and sustainable consortia that accelerate research and innovation.
Funding: “Funding HPC Research and Application”
- Format: Closed – invitation only, parallel breakout (Roundtable/BoF)
- Topic lead: Philippe Navaux
- What you’ll gain: A strategic discussion on funding mechanisms, partnerships, and pathways to support HPC and AI research, training, and deployment in the region.
Academia: “Developing an HPC Curriculum”
- Format: Closed – invitation only, parallel breakout (Roundtable/BoF)
- Topic lead: Dorian Arnold
- What you’ll gain: Practical approaches to building and scaling HPC curricula—from foundational courses to advanced training—that meet regional workforce needs.
Infrastructure: “Deploying and Managing Advanced Computing Infrastructure”
- Format: Closed – invitation only, parallel breakout (Roundtable/BoF)
- Topic leads: Veronica Melesse Vergara and Nicolas Wolovick
- What you’ll gain: Peer-to-peer exchange on architecting, operating, and optimizing advanced computing systems, with an emphasis on sustainability, usability, and community access.
General: “HPC Everyday and Everywhere: Leveraging HPC and AI in the Community”
- Format: Open, plenary in the main track (Panel)
- Topic lead: Addison Snell
- What you’ll gain: Real-world perspectives on how HPC and AI are driving value across sectors—from health and climate to manufacturing and finance—and what it takes to scale impact.
Schedule to be announced shortly.
Who Should Attend
- University leaders, faculty, and curriculum designers building HPC and AI programs
- Research computing directors, HPC center managers, and system administrators
- Industry R&D leaders, product teams, and startups deploying HPC/AI solutions
- Government agencies, policymakers, and funders shaping digital and innovation agendas
- NGOs and consortia advancing regional science, education, and technology initiatives
- Students and early-career professionals seeking to contribute to the regional HPC/AI ecosystem
What You’ll Take Away
- Clear action plans: Concrete next steps for programs, partnerships, and pilots
- Connection points: New collaborators across sectors and countries
- Practical tools: Examples, templates, and practices that can be adapted locally
- Regional momentum: Shared priorities and initiatives to accelerate collective progress
How To Participate
- Open sessions: Join the public breakouts and plenary to listen, contribute, and network.
- Invitation-only sessions: Select roundtables are closed to enable focused planning. If you’re interested in contributing, watch for participation details via CARLA conference communications or contact the organizers to express interest.
- Stay informed: Agenda details, speakers, and how to join will be announced through the CARLA2025 website and channels.