Open Day to Knowledge: The role of supercomputers in digital transition and competitiveness

"The role of supercomputers in the digital transition and in the competitiveness of organizations and companies" is the theme of the Open Day for Knowledge promoted by IAPMEI, the University of Minho, and the Foundation for Science and Technology. The event will take place on May 22, starting at 2:00 p.m., at the University of Minho.

This Open Day aims to inform and raise awareness among the business community, especially SMEs, about the potential of supercomputers in the green and digital transition, as well as the mechanisms of this technology.

It is also intended to discuss the development of artificial intelligence models compatible with the European strategy for promoting competitiveness, embodied in the more effective and accelerated launch of more innovative and technologically sophisticated products.

Program highlights

Francisco Santos, vice president of the Foundation for Science and Technology, will take the stage at the initiative's opening session, alongside Eugénio Campos Ferreira, vice rector of the University of Minho, and Luís Guerreiro, president of IAPMEI – Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation, I.P.

At 2:35 p.m., Francisco Santos will present the Deucalion Supercomputer, a joint project between FCT, developed through FCCN, and the European joint venture EuroHPC.

During the event, participants will also visit the facilities of what is the fastest Portuguese supercomputer ever. Installed at the University of Minho, it is currently accessible to the entire academic community, companies, and public administration.

João Nuno Ferreira, general coordinator of FCCN, FCT digital services, will also be present at the event, participating in the round table discussion at 3:15 p.m. The theme of this session is "The role of supercomputers in the digital transition and in the competitiveness of companies and organizations" and will also feature the participation of Luís Sarmento, from Inductiva AI, and António Sousa, from the University of Minho.

All interested parties can register on the website set up for this purpose. It is also possible to consult the full program for this meeting.