The UT Institute of Computer Science and the Estonian Scientific Computing Infrastructure (ETAIS) introduced the exciting world of supercomputers, high-performance computing, and their possible uses.
High-performance computing allows researchers to solve the most complex challenges quickly and even explore areas where experiments are unthinkable. Successful companies apply supercomputers for innovative R&D activities, cost reduction, and competitive advantage. At the seminar, we heard inspiring presentations about how experts in various fields use supercomputers and what benefits they can get from it.
Speakers
Opening remarks by Ivar Koppel, Head of UT High Performance Computing Centre & Leading partner of Estonian Scientific Computing Infrastructure ETAIS, "ETAIS: Pioneering the Future of Technology and Innovation"
Rainer Türner, IT Architect of Bürokratt at the Estonian Information System Authority, “How Real-Time Government Data Will Disrupt AI Investments"
Priit Paluoja, Head of Data Management at Celvia CC, “Honey bulk DNA metagenomic analysis using University of Tartu High Performance Computing Centre”
Alena Kushniarevich, Researcher at the UT Institute of Genomics Estonian Biocentre, “Interdisciplinary studies of human past: a genomic data perspective”
Taido Purason, Junior Research Fellow at the UT Institute of Computer Science, “Training and Applying LLMs on LUMI Supercomputer”
Hardi Hakk, Head of Aerodynamics at Formula Student Team, “HPC usage in engineering practices for Formula Student”
The event was moderated by Martin Eessalu, Advisor at the UT High Performance Computing Centre.
Video recording of the seminar
Photo gallery from the seminar
The UT High Performance Computing Center is part of the Estonian Computing Infrastructure (ETAIS). The ETAIS consortium consists of the University of Tartu, Tallinn University of Technology, National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, and the Ministry of Education and Research.