hpc-ch forum on AI/ML Services for Science

Thursday 31 Oct 2024, 09:00 → 17:00 Europe/Zurich

CSCS Conference Room

Maria Grazia Giuffreda (CSCS), Pablo Fernandez (CSCS)

Description

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Key Questions

1. Challenges in Offering AI/ML Services:
1. What are the unique challenges HPC centers face in providing AI/ML services alongside traditional HPC capabilities?
2. How do we ensure scalability and efficiency in AI/ML workflows within HPC infrastructures?
2. User Expectations:
1. What are the expectations of users regarding AI/ML services within HPC environments?
2. How can HPC centers tailor their offerings to meet these expectations effectively?
3. Concrete Machine Learning Workflows:
1. What are the typical workflows involved in integrating ML/AI with HPC resources?
2. How can these workflows be optimized for performance and reliability?
4. Tools for AI/ML Services:
1. What tools and frameworks are currently available for providing AI/ML services in HPC settings?
2. Are there any gaps in tooling that need to be addressed to better support AI/ML integration?
5. Data Requirements and Considerations:
1. What specific requirements does ML/AI integration impose on data storage, access, and management within HPC centers?
2. How can HPC centers navigate the complexities of handling diverse data types and sources?

 

09:30 → 10:00 Welcome Coffee & Registration

10:00 → 10:15 Welcome and Introduction

Speakers: Maria Grazia Giuffreda (CSCS), Michele De Lorenzi (CSCS), Pablo Fernandez (CSCS)

10:15 → 11:00 Keynote Presentation

11:00 → 11:30 Technical Presentation

11:30 → 12:00 Technical Presentation

12:00 → 12:30 Technical Presentation

12:30 → 13:30 Lunch and Networking

13:30 → 14:00 Technical Presentation

14:00 → 15:00 Community Development

The session will be dedicated to:

• Updates from the community
• Selection of topics of interest, themes and locations for future forums

15:00 → 16:00 Guided Tour - Machine Room

16:00 → 16:10 Farewell and End of the Meeting