Finland hosts ADAC Symposium and Workshop for the first time – Spotlight on quantum and exascale computing

The topics of the two-day ADAC17 Symposium are divided in two. Day one focuses on integrating quantum computing into HPC and AI services and infrastructures, while day two shifts to exascale HPC and advanced AI.

“Quantum computing and artificial intelligence have emerged as the leading paradigms in modern computation. It’s exciting to witness how these two powerful approaches not only evolve side by side but actively reinforce one another. This synergy is a central theme of the symposium, highlighting a shift toward integrated computational strategies,” said Mikael Johansson, Manager of Quantum Technologies at CSC.

The Symposium was preceded by a visit to LUMI and the Kajaani data center, including a workshop on sustainable HPC. The Open Symposium is followed by the invitation-only ADAC Workshop series on 4-5 September.

The Accelerated Data Analytics and Computing Institute (ADAC) brings together large HPC centers from around the world to collaborate on the software stack for accelerated computing infrastructures. Comprised of 14 full members and 9 affiliated organizations, ADAC is among the most influential networks driving the utilization of HPC, AI, and quantum computing forward.

“Hosting and contributing to the high-profile ADAC network is essential for CSC in its mission in building modern computing infrastructures for solving grand challenges of society. In this event, we will witness a trend towards the convergence of HPC, AI and quantum computing, which is an important theme also for us,” said Pekka Manninen, Director of CSC’s Science and Technology Unit.

The first ADAC meeting was held in Houston in January 2016, hosted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The ADAC Open Symposia are organized twice per year. The next ADAC gathering will be Osaka and Tokyo at the beginning of 2026.

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