Exploring HPC Success: Navigating Readiness & Risks

Join us for an in-depth exploration of high performance computing (HPC) as industry experts share their insights, innovations, and future trends, including how to enhance technology readiness and manage operational risks. Discover the challenges, advancements, and opportunities in the HPC space, and learn how cloud computing is transforming the field. This panel was originally conducted at SC24. ☁️

PANELISTS:
• Dr. Aaron Fisher - Director of HPC for the Energy Innovation Program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory ‪@LivermoreLab‬
• Dr. Kevin Newmeyer - Acting Director for the Department of Defense HPC Modernization Program ‪@deptofwar‬
• Cole Turner - Sr. Principal Software Engineer, HPC at Northrop Grumman ‪@northropgrummanmedia‬
• Scott Grabow - HPC Technical Expert and Systems Engineer at BAE Systems ‪@BAESystemsplc‬

Moderated by Matt McKee, Chief Operating Officer, Rescale

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction and Opening Remarks
00:16 - Panelist Introductions and Backgrounds
04:24 - Ice Breaker and Discussion Kickoff
08:30 - Challenges in HPC System Design
09:14 - Advancements in Differentiable Computing
11:11 - Surrogate Modeling and Campaign Analysis
16:45 - Addressing Silos of Excellence
17:18 - Learning from Real-World Combat
18:22 - Building Flexible Systems for Future Needs
24:59 - Developing HPC Security Standards
26:00 - Security Concerns and Network Protection
28:06 - Impact of Security on Technology Decisions
33:17 - Future of HPC Professionals and Talent Development
36:04 - Ecosystem of HPC and Cross-Training
38:00 - Problem Solvers and Communication
40:55 - Personal Journeys into HPC and Cloud Opportunities
43:11 - Historical Computing and Technological Progress

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