{"id":1072,"date":"2025-09-08T05:09:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T05:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carlaconference.org\/?page_id=1072"},"modified":"2025-09-24T00:37:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T00:37:08","slug":"hpc-ai-program-development-summit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carlaconference.org\/hpc-ai-program-development-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"HPC &amp; AI Program Development Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>HPC and AI Program Development Summit<\/strong> @ 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\u2014ranging from curriculum and funding to infrastructure and cross-border collaboration\u2014the Summit delivers practical outcomes, new partnerships, and momentum for regional impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Summit runs alongside the main conference with invitation-only, closed sessions. Discussions in these sessions will focus on turning regional priorities into actionable programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why attend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deep dives that matter: Explore the most pressing challenges and opportunities in HPC and AI through focused sessions designed for practical problem-solving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborative innovation: Work side by side with peers to share ideas, test approaches, and spark new partnerships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actionable outcomes: Leave with strategies, frameworks, and next steps you can apply at your institution, organization, or agency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diverse perspectives: Engage voices from universities, research labs, startups, industry leaders, and public sector stakeholders to shape well-rounded solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity building: Identify the skills, resources, and partnerships needed to develop local talent, strengthen infrastructure, and accelerate adoption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional networking: Connect with leaders and decision-makers from across Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focused cadence: Four sessions over two days, each structured to maximize discussion, collaboration, and take-home insights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interactive formats: Roundtables, Birds of a Feather (BoF) discussions that encourage open dialogue and concrete planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic impact: Sessions aim to inform policy, guide investments, and catalyze projects that lift HPC and AI capacity across the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Academia: \u201cDeveloping an HPC Curriculum\u201d<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Format: Closed \u2013 invitation only, parallel breakout (Roundtable\/BoF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topic lead: Wilbur Ozuma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When: 9\/24 (Wed), 11:40am \u2013 12:40pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you\u2019ll gain: Practical approaches to building and scaling HPC curricula\u2014from foundational courses to advanced training\u2014that meet regional workforce needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Infrastructure: \u201cDeploying and Managing Advanced Computing Infrastructure\u201d<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Format: Closed \u2013 invitation only, parallel breakout (Roundtable\/BoF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topic leads: Veronica Melesse Vergara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When: 9\/24 (Wed), 16:40pm \u2013 17:40pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you\u2019ll gain: Peer-to-peer exchange on architecting, operating, and optimizing advanced computing systems, with an emphasis on sustainability, usability, and community access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Collaboration: \u201cBuilding and Leveraging HPC\/AI Collaboration Networks\u201d<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Format: Closed \u2013 invitation only, parallel breakout (Roundtable\/BoF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topic lead: Bernd Mohr<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When: 9\/25(Thu), 12:40pm \u2013 13:40pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you\u2019ll gain: A follow-up to the EU\u2013LAC panel, this session explores models for cross-border collaboration, shared infrastructure, and sustainable consortia that accelerate research and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Funding: \u201cFunding HPC Research and Application\u201d<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Format: Closed \u2013 invitation only, parallel breakout (Roundtable\/BoF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Topic lead: Philippe Navaux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When: 9\/25 (Thu), 16:40pm \u2013 17:40pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you\u2019ll gain: A strategic discussion on funding mechanisms, partnerships, and pathways to support HPC and AI research, training, and deployment in the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should Attend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University leaders, faculty, and curriculum designers building HPC and AI programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research computing directors, HPC center managers, and system administrators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry R&amp;D leaders, product teams, and startups deploying HPC\/AI solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government agencies, policymakers, and funders shaping digital and innovation agendas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NGOs and consortia advancing regional science, education, and technology initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students and early-career professionals seeking to contribute to the regional HPC\/AI ecosystem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Take Away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clear action plans: Concrete next steps for programs, partnerships, and pilots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connection points: New collaborators across sectors and countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical tools: Examples, templates, and practices that can be adapted locally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional momentum: Shared priorities and initiatives to accelerate collective progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Participate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Summit&#8217;s small breakout meetings are closed to enable focused planning. If you\u2019re interested in participating and contributing to the discussion, <strong>register using the following Google Form<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/4Eg9aN58G632Cg2Y9\">Summit Registration Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AFTER YOU REGISTER<\/strong>: Session leads will select participants from the registration list based (i) the alignment of the registrants interest and expertise to the session&#8217;s goals and (ii) space availability. <strong>Participant confirmations will be sent by 10:30am on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2014ranging from curriculum and funding to infrastructure and cross-border collaboration\u2014the Summit delivers practical outcomes, new partnerships, and momentum for regional impact. The Summit runs alongside the main conference with invitation-only, closed sessions. Discussions in these sessions will focus on turning regional priorities into actionable programs. Why attend What to expect Featured Sessions Who Should Attend What You\u2019ll Take Away How To Participate The Summit&#8217;s small breakout meetings are closed to enable focused planning. If you\u2019re interested in participating and contributing to the discussion, register using the following Google Form: AFTER YOU REGISTER: Session leads will select participants from the registration list based (i) the alignment of the registrants interest and expertise to the session&#8217;s goals and (ii) space availability. Participant confirmations will be sent by 10:30am on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1072","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlaconference.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1072","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlaconference.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlaconference.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carlaconference.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carlaconference.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1072"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/carlaconference.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1072\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1386,"href":"https:\/\/carlaconference.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1072\/revisions\/1386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlaconference.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1072"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}