CN-HPC 2026-2028 perspectives

Saturday 13 Dec 2025, 10:00 → 13:20 UTC

Meeting Room Bad Moos Hotel (Sesto Pusteria)

Giuliano Taffoni (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))

This one-day meeting of SPOKE 3 will provide an overview of the results achieved so far and set the direction for the next phases of the project. The discussion will focus on the development of HPC, AI, and Quantum Computing platforms for astronomy and astrophysics, highlighting their impact on INAF’s scientific goals. Ongoing work supporting SKA, SKAnet, LOFAR, CTA and other international projects will be presented, together with progress in data analysis, simulations, and digital laboratories. Special attention will be given to co-design activities, user support, and integration with ICSC infrastructures. The meeting will also address future strategies for maximizing scientific outcomes, strengthening collaboration with industry, and fostering training and community engagement.

10:00 → 13:20 Perspectives for the future

10:00 Status of the Project

Speaker: Ugo Becciani (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))

10:10 Future perspectives

Speaker: Giuliano Taffoni (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))

10:20 Revision of final deliverable (drafts)

Speaker: Claudio Gheller (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))

10:40 Astronomy and Computing Special Issue

Speaker: Giuliano Taffoni (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF))

11:00 DISCUSSION