Session on Innovations in High-Performance Computing: Perspectives from Industry

(December 19, 4: 00 PM – 6:30 PM)

Gold Sponsor Talk from KLA:

Speaker: Ramachandran Pradeep

Title: Leveraging HPC to Enable the Continuation of Moore’s Law

Abstract: For nearly five decades, KLA has enabled the continuation of Moore’s law by delivering industry-leading process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. As device dimensions approach a few angstroms, the complexity of process control has significantly increased. KLA is leveraging the latest advancements in image processing and artificial intelligence to ensure that we continue to deliver the best-in-class process control solutions in this angstrom-era. Given the tremendous complexity of these algorithms, KLA is also leveraging the latest advancements in HPC to deploy these algorithms within our process control systems. This talk will explore the advancements in HPC that we integrate into our systems and provide insights into the future trajectory of this technological revolution.

Gold Sponsor Talk from Applied Materials:

Speaker: Subramani (Subi) Kengeri, Vice President, AI Systems Solutions, Applied Materials.

Title: Heterogeneous Integration(HI) in the AI Era

Abstract: Classic Moore’s law is slowing down and new system level challenges are arising in AI/HPC solutions. Heterogeneous Integration is gaining momentum and Advanced Packaging will be a critical enablement solution for future System Solutions. This talk will discuss the gaps in enablement solutions, and Innovations required to enable PPACt™ system solutions in the AI era.

Gold Sponsor Talk from Fujitsu:

Speakers: Kouichi Hirai, & Priyanka Sharma

Title: Innovating Sustainable HPC-AI through FUJITSU – MONAKA

Abstract: High-Performance Computing (HPC) is witnessing a transformative shift with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), driving breakthroughs in scalability, energy efficiency, and computational performance. Arm CPUs have emerged as pivotal enablers of this evolution, offering unparalleled efficiency and flexibility for AI workloads, Fujitsu aims to launch FUJITSU – MONAKA a 2nm Arm based CPU to meet the computational needs for HPC AI at data centers by 2027. This technical talk explores the latest innovations at the intersection of HPC and AI on Arm architectures contributed by Fujitsu SW R&D team for building the Open – Source AI software Stack, including optimized support for Machine Learning algorithms through oneDAL, faster inference for LLMs through Llama.cpp & improvising the scalability in OpenBLAS that helps to accelerate multiple AI workloads. The talk will cover the development advancements and the speed up results of these SW Innovations & attendees will gain insights into how Arm CPUs are shaping the future of AI in HPC, ensuring efficiency and sustainability in demanding computational environments.

Gold Sponsor Talk from NetApp:

Speaker: Cheryl George

Title: NetApp HPC solutions: AI performance on high!

Abstract: HPC requires a data storage solution that can keep pace. To process, store, and analyse massive amounts of data, you need a lightning-fast, highly reliable data infrastructure that NetApp® HPC solutions deliver with high-performance, high-density storage systems that integrates with leading HPC file systems, including Lustre, IBM Spectrum Scale, BeeGFS, and others to handle the performance and reliability requirements of the world’s largest computing infrastructures.

Gold Sponsor Talk from CDAC:

Speakers: Mr. Shamjith KV, & Mr. Henry Sukumar

Title: HPC, Quantum and Beyond: Initiatives at C-DAC

Abstract: The speakers will provide an overview of C-DAC’s initiatives in High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Quantum Computing. The talk will address various challenges and opportunities, highlighting C-DAC’s research and development efforts, and collaborations with industry and academia in these areas. Further, the talk will discuss the future prospects of HPC and Quantum Computing.