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When Technology Meets Inclusion: A Vision for a Fair Society

When Technology Meets Inclusion: A Vision for a Fair Society

In recent days, an inspiring meeting took place between Lucia Maličková, project manager at the National Supercomputing Center and the National Competence Centre for High-Performance Computing (HPC), and Ján Bihari, visionary, founder of Tibi Digital, and thought leader in the field of Roma community digitalization.

Ján Bihari a Lucia Malíčková

The meeting was marked by themes of inclusion, openness, and a shared vision of a digital future that leaves no one behind.In the beginning was the Word. And if the future is to belong to everyone, it too must begin with the Word,”echoed during the conversations that went beyond the realm of technology and touched upon the very essence of what a 21st-century society should look like.

Lucia Maličková has long worked at the intersection of technological innovation and societal benefit. In her role at the National Competence Centre for HPC, she focuses on connecting Slovak research institutions, companies, and the public sector with the opportunities offered by supercomputing and artificial intelligence. Her goal is to ensure that high-performance computing is not the privilege of a narrow group of experts, but a tool that serves people – in science, industry, and social innovation.

Ján Bihari, founder of Tibi Digital, is a long-standing activist and expert in bridging the digital divide. With passion and dedication, he develops educational and technological tools aimed at the Roma community – particularly through language, gaming, and artificial intelligence. In his projects, he collaborates with Roma user experience testers, connecting cutting-edge development with authentic life experiences and real community needs.

Together, they explored ways to connect high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and digital inclusion. Their discussions focused on the possibilities of creating inclusive digital tools that could serve marginalized communities – not merely as a form of assistance, but as a genuine means of empowerment and participation in the digital economy.

Their shared vision is rooted in the belief that technological progress must go hand in hand with social responsibility. Both Maličková and Bihari see meaning in connecting technology with real human stories – in places where artificial intelligence and supercomputing can help bridge divides, level the playing field, and turn prejudice into opportunity.

Bihari’s approach is grounded in a deep belief that technology holds the potential to bring about equality – if harnessed correctly. He develops applications that respond to demographic challenges, such as population aging, while simultaneously creating opportunities for Roma women in the field of caregiving.

Lucia Maličková praised his work as clear evidence that innovation can—and must—be inclusive if it is to have a real and lasting impact.

We look forward to future collaboration. Because technological progress only truly matters when it is accessible to everyone – and when it transforms lives for the better. Inclusion is not just a goal; it is a fundamental prerequisite for a just society.

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Recording of the Webinar: Simulating Societies through AI and Digital Twins

Recording of the Webinar: Simulating Societies through AI and Digital Twins

Did you miss our webinar "Digital Twins of Society: Simulations Powered by HPC”?  The recording is now available online. The webinar offered inspiring insights into how artificial intelligence, cognitive modeling, and multi-agent simulation technologies help researchers understand and predict complex social phenomena such as the spread of disinformation, radicalization, and social cohesion.

The webinar featured leading experts in the field: Prof. Dr. F. LeRon Shults from NORCE and the University of Agder (Norway), who specializes in cultural cybernetics and modeling extremism, and Dr. Justin Lane, co-founder of CulturePulse AI and Scientific Director of the DEKK Institute, a pioneer in multi-agent AI and the creator of societal digital twins.

The webinar showcased real-world applications of these technologies, including simulations developed for the United Nations, the Norwegian government, and conflict modeling such as the Israel–Palestine crisis. It also introduced the Slovak Digital Twin initiative, which leverages the Devana supercomputer to run large-scale national simulations.

The program also included a discussion on the ethical aspects of using AI and the opportunities for international collaboration.

The webinar was organized by the National Supercomputing Centre Slovakia in collaboration with NCC Norway and NCC Portugal as part of the EuroCC project activities.

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All Hands Meeting in Estonia 30 Sep - V dňoch 23. – 25. septembra 2025 sa zástupkyne Národného kompetenčného centra pre HPC  Halyna Hyryavets a Lucia Malíčková zúčastnili záverečnej konferencie projektov CASTIEL2, EuroCC2, EuroCC4SEE a Centier excelentnosti (CoEs), ktorá sa konala v Tallinne v Estónsku.
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Women in HPC

Women in HPC

Lucia Malíčková, an expert in high-performance computing (HPC) and research-innovation ecosystems, has recently become a mentor in the international mentoring programme organized by Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC). Her involvement in this global initiative is a testament to the growing effort to promote diversity and equal opportunities in the technology sector. WHPC has been committed for several years to supporting women and other underrepresented groups in the field of high-performance computing. Their mentoring programme connects experienced professionals with those at the beginning of their careers, creating space for talent development, knowledge exchange, and career growth.

Lucia Malíčková

Lucia Malíčková encourages anyone interested in WHPC, mentoring, or getting involved in the community to reach out to her. As an active member of the community, she shares her experience, inspires other professionals, and helps foster an inclusive environment in research, technology, and computational science.

This engagement also aligns with the broader celebration of Women’s History Month, which aims to highlight the contributions of women across all sectors — including the technology space, where there is still work to be done to achieve equal representation.

“Being part of this inspiring network of professionals who support diversity and growth in the field of HPC is a meaningful step for me,” Malíčková wrote in her LinkedIn post.

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All Hands Meeting in Estonia 30 Sep - V dňoch 23. – 25. septembra 2025 sa zástupkyne Národného kompetenčného centra pre HPC  Halyna Hyryavets a Lucia Malíčková zúčastnili záverečnej konferencie projektov CASTIEL2, EuroCC2, EuroCC4SEE a Centier excelentnosti (CoEs), ktorá sa konala v Tallinne v Estónsku.
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Building International Cooperation in HPC: Visit to ITER Tenerife and Teide HPC

Building International Cooperation in HPC: Visit to ITER Tenerife and Teide HPC

At the beginning of July 2025, Lucia Malíčková, representative of the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) and the National Competence Centre for High-Performance Computing (NCC for HPC), had the opportunity to visit the renowned technological and research institution ITER – Instituto Tecnológico y de Energías Renovables, S.A. on the island of Tenerife. As part of the working visit, she met with the center’s director Carlos Suarez and Jesús Rodríguez Alamo to discuss opportunities for establishing cooperation in the field of high-performance computing (HPC), research, development, and innovation using advanced technological infrastructures.

Lucia Malíčková

ITER: Research, Innovation, and Sustainability

ITER is one of the most prominent technological institutes in Spain, with a strong focus on renewable energy sources, green technologies, and innovative solutions for a sustainable future. The center plays a key role in bridging science and industry, creating conditions for the development of solutions with significant societal and environmental impact.

Part of this research ecosystem is Teide HPC, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Spain.

Teide HPC: A Symbol of the Union Between Nature and Computational Power

The Teide HPC supercomputer is housed in a seemingly unremarkable building in the industrial area of Tenerife. However, inside lies a technological gem capable of tackling the most demanding scientific and technical computations.

It is named after Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain, whose symbolism is reflected in the graphic design of the facility itself. This design expresses the connection between the forces of nature and the power of computation – perfectly capturing the mission of the center.

Teide HPC is used not only for research in the field of renewable energy but also supports a wide range of multidisciplinary projects — from bioinformatics and artificial intelligence to simulations in energy, transportation, and climate science.

First Steps Toward Cooperation Between Slovakia and Spain

Lucia Malíčková’s visit represents an important step in strengthening international ties between Slovak and Spanish partners. During discussions with ITER’s leadership, several potential areas of cooperation were identified — including knowledge exchange, participation in joint research projects, expert mobility, and opportunities in education and training for HPC users.

The representative of NSCC and NCC also presented the Slovak high-performance computing ecosystem, as well as the services it offers to Slovak users from the academic, public, and industrial sectors.

An Inspiring Visit with a Vision for the Future

“This visit was incredibly inspiring,” said Lucia Malíčková upon her return. “I’m glad we had the opportunity to establish contact with such an important partner as ITER and Teide HPC. I believe this is the first step toward long-term and fruitful collaboration that can deliver tangible results not only for our institutions but also for the entire European research and innovation community.”

In the coming months, the National Competence Centre for HPC will continue its dialogue and explore concrete forms of collaboration.

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Meeting with Michal Valko, expert on large language models

Meeting with Michal Valko, expert on large language models

The National Supercomputing Centre and the National Competence Centre for HPC, represented by Lucia Malíčková, met with prominent Slovak scientist Michal Valko, who is among the world’s leading experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning. They discussed opportunities for future collaboration, with a particular focus on leveraging Slovakia’s HPC capacities to support advanced research in large language models and algorithms that require minimal human feedback.

Michal Valko, Lucia Malíčková

Michal Valko currently serves as Chief Models Officer at a stealth startup, is a researcher at the prestigious French institute Inria, and lectures at ENS Paris-Saclay. In 2024, he also became the principal engineer for Llama at Meta, where he is building the online reinforcement learning infrastructure and conducting research for the Llama 3 models.

His research focuses on designing algorithms that can operate with as little human intervention as possible. This includes deep reinforcement learning, bandit algorithms, unsupervised learning, as well as so-called self play — learning by comparing one’s own outcomes. Recently, he has concentrated on data representations, language models, and developing deep learning algorithms with solid theoretical foundations. He is currently working on algorithmic solutions that enable more efficient fine-tuning and better alignment of large language models (LMMs).

Michal Valko comes from Slovakia, where he attended the Alejová Gymnasium in Košice. Looking back, he especially values the close collaboration between this school and the Faculty of Science at UPJŠ, which sparked his interest in science. He went on to study artificial intelligence and mathematical methods in computer science at the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics of Comenius University. In 2011, he earned his PhD at the University of Pittsburgh under the supervision of Miloš Hauskrecht. He then completed his postdoctoral studies with Rémi Munos, with whom he later co-founded Google DeepMind Paris.

Throughout his career, he has also worked on projects with companies such as Intel, Adobe, Technicolor, and Microsoft Research. As early as 2009–2010, during an internship at Intel Labs in Silicon Valley, he contributed to the development of autonomous systems designed to help visually impaired people recognize faces.

The National Supercomputing Centre and the National Competence Centre for HPC will continue to actively seek opportunities to connect Slovakia’s HPC infrastructures with global leaders in the field of artificial intelligence. They believe that this meeting will also lay the groundwork for new ambitious initiatives.

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Watch the recording of the webinar MATLAB in a Nutshell 9 Oct - Ak ste nestihli septembrový webinár MATLAB v kocke, prinášame vám jeho kompletný záznam. Podujatie predstavilo prostredie MATLAB – výkonný inžiniersky nástroj a interaktívne prostredie určené na vedecké a technické výpočty, analýzu a spracovanie dát, vizualizáciu a tvorbu algoritmov.
All Hands Meeting in Estonia 30 Sep - V dňoch 23. – 25. septembra 2025 sa zástupkyne Národného kompetenčného centra pre HPC  Halyna Hyryavets a Lucia Malíčková zúčastnili záverečnej konferencie projektov CASTIEL2, EuroCC2, EuroCC4SEE a Centier excelentnosti (CoEs), ktorá sa konala v Tallinne v Estónsku.
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Data, Theology and HPC: A Collaboration Seeking Paths to Understanding

Data, Theology and HPC: A Collaboration Seeking Paths to Understanding

Continuing our collaboration with the Faculty of Theology at Trnava University! The National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) and the National Competence Centre for HPC will continue their collaboration with the Faculty of Theology at Trnava University in 2025. Following a successful joint study that demonstrated the potential of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing in the analysis of religious texts, representatives of both institutions met again to identify new areas and opportunities for future joint projects.

Jozef Žuffa, Lucia Malíčková, Milan Urbančok

The current collaboration focuses on leveraging high-performance computing to analyze texts that shape social and cultural discourse. The aim is to uncover patterns of thought within various religious and societal groups and to explore pathways toward mutual understanding.

Thanks to the capabilities of large language models, we are able to simulate scenarios of social reconciliation. Starting this autumn, students of the Religious and Cultural Mediation program will also actively participate in the research, working directly with the data and learning to interpret its societal impact.

Lucia Malíčková, Milan Urbančok, and Jozef Žuffa recently met at the faculty to discuss opportunities for connecting big data analysis with socio-theological research. This continues our collaboration aimed at gaining deeper insights into phenomena that create tension in today’s society — from questions of identity, the relationship between spirituality and secularism, through migration and ecology, to the issue of truth and disinformation.

The outcome will be interdisciplinary results that aim to enrich not only academic discourse but also broader societal dialogue. In this context, artificial intelligence becomes a tool for understanding — analyzing the language, discourses, and meaning frameworks of different groups, and helping to uncover new ways to foster meaningful social conversations.

In this way, we are cultivating a space where theological reflection, social engagement, and technological innovation meet — all in the service of easing tensions and seeking shared solutions.

Jozef Žuffa, Lucia Malíčková, Milan Urbančok

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Záznam z podujatia: Slovak Language in the Era of Large Language Models (with the Support of the Leonardo Supercomputer)

Recording of the event: Slovak Language in the Era of Large Language Models (with support from the Leonardo supercomputer)

On June 11, 2025, a joint webinar on language modeling was held, organized by the National Competence Centres for HPC in Slovakia and Italy. The discussion focused on the challenges and solutions related to using large language models (LLMs) for less-resourced languages such as Slovak.

Participants were introduced to several innovative approaches aimed at reducing linguistic inequality in the era of artificial intelligence:

  • Generation of bilingual datasets: We used a database of professionally edited Slovak books and the LLaMA 3.3 70B Instruct model to translate between Slovak and English, resulting in datasets for training translation models and improving machine-translated Slovak.
  • Summarization of scientific texts: Using the Gemini Flash Experimental model and the PLOS database, we generated Slovak summaries of scientific articles, contributing to the development of domain-specific language in large language models (LLMs).
  • Enhancing cultural context: We are preparing a dataset based on Slovak sources aimed at improving the models’ ability to understand culturally specific topics and local context.

The webinar was hosted by Marek Dobeš, with Radovan Garabík and Peter Bednár as co-authors of the project. The research is conducted using high-performance computing infrastructure – the Slovak supercomputer Devana and the Italian supercomputer Leonardo, operated by the Cineca supercomputing center in Italy.

The case study highlights the potential for applying these methodologies to other low-resource languages. We believe that the insights gained from this project can inspire experts around the world.

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Meaningful Collaboration: The National Supercomputing Centre and TUKE Explore Common Ground

Meaningful Collaboration: The National Supercomputing Centre and TUKE Explore Common Ground

Lucia Malíčková, Project Coordinator at the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC Slovakia) and the National Competence Centre for High-Performance Computing (NCC for HPC), met with Associate Professor Maroš Halama, PhD, from the Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling at the Technical University of Košice. Their discussion focused on opportunities for closer collaboration in research, computational technologies, and support for young researchers.

Maroš Halama a
Lucia Malíčková

The Technical University of Košice has long been among the leaders in the fields of materials research, metallurgy, and technological innovation. High-performance computing (HPC), provided by NSCC Slovakia, is a key tool for supporting research projects with demanding requirements for simulation, modeling, and data analysis. Connecting these two worlds—research and infrastructure—can open up new opportunities not only for scientists, but also for Slovak industry and education.

We discussed specific ways to strengthen collaboration between universities and national institutions in the field of high-performance computing (HPC),“ said Lucia Malíčková. „The potential for joint projects, access to computing resources, and support for students in this field are areas where we see significant room for progress.

The meeting represents a first step toward a long-term connection of infrastructure, expertise, and shared goals. Both parties aim not only to make use of available tools, but also to actively contribute to their development for the benefit of the scientific community and Slovakia’s innovative future.

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Watch the recording of the webinar MATLAB in a Nutshell 9 Oct - Ak ste nestihli septembrový webinár MATLAB v kocke, prinášame vám jeho kompletný záznam. Podujatie predstavilo prostredie MATLAB – výkonný inžiniersky nástroj a interaktívne prostredie určené na vedecké a technické výpočty, analýzu a spracovanie dát, vizualizáciu a tvorbu algoritmov.
All Hands Meeting in Estonia 30 Sep - V dňoch 23. – 25. septembra 2025 sa zástupkyne Národného kompetenčného centra pre HPC  Halyna Hyryavets a Lucia Malíčková zúčastnili záverečnej konferencie projektov CASTIEL2, EuroCC2, EuroCC4SEE a Centier excelentnosti (CoEs), ktorá sa konala v Tallinne v Estónsku.
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Nová éra spolupráce v slovenskom HPC: Začíname budovať HPC ekosysém spolu s Eviden

A New Era of Collaboration in Slovak HPC: Starting to Build the HPC Ecosystem Together with Eviden

A new and exceptionally exciting era is beginning in the Slovak HPC ecosystem. As you may have already heard, the Slovak Academy of Sciences is implementing a project entitled "Development and Construction of a Supercomputer for the National Supercomputing Centre",  which will provide new computing infrastructure to support science, research, innovation, and public services. As the National Supercomputing Centre, we are pleased to be part of this initiative – and to stand at the beginning of a collaboration that has the potential to significantly influence the further development of this field in Slovakia.

Peter Balco a
Lucia Malíčková

Connecting the academic, public, and industrial sectors remains a challenge. Many initiatives encounter institutional or communication barriers that slow down the pace of innovation. That is why we see it as essential to launch a collaboration with a partner who can help take Slovak HPC to the next level.

We are truly excited about the genuine interest in creating synergies – not only on a formal level but also through practical, day-to-day collaboration. We see this as an opportunity to build an ecosystem where high-performance computing is not an isolated technology, but an active tool for innovation, research, product development, and the optimization of processes in public administration.

One of the main goals of both our competence center and the National Supercomputing Centre is to connect key stakeholders – research teams, small and medium-sized enterprises, public institutions, and technology partners – and to create the conditions for them to grow together. We believe that progress in the field of HPC can only happen where there is trust, a willingness to share experiences, and a shared vision.

We are still at the beginning, but we are already discussing concrete opportunities for technical integration, expert training, user support, and the strategic direction of the supercomputer to ensure it becomes a true national asset – accessible across sectors and regions. Our ambition is to contribute to the creation of a vibrant and functional HPC ecosystem that reflects both the practical needs and the potential of Slovak experts.

We believe this is not just a one-time project, but the beginning of a long-term collaboration built on trust, quality, and a shared goal. We are pleased to have found a partner in Eviden who shares this philosophy.

We are convinced that collaborations like this can elevate Slovak HPC to a new level – towards openness, strategic development, and meaningful participation in both European and global initiatives.

Supercomputer Accelerated the Development of Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Production 13 Oct - Hydrogen is one of the key elements driving the transition toward sustainable energy. Its carbon-free production represents a cornerstone of the green energy future — from industry to transportation. However, finding an efficient and affordable way to produce it remains a scientific challenge that brings together chemistry, materials research, and computational modeling.
Watch the recording of the webinar MATLAB in a Nutshell 9 Oct - Ak ste nestihli septembrový webinár MATLAB v kocke, prinášame vám jeho kompletný záznam. Podujatie predstavilo prostredie MATLAB – výkonný inžiniersky nástroj a interaktívne prostredie určené na vedecké a technické výpočty, analýzu a spracovanie dát, vizualizáciu a tvorbu algoritmov.
All Hands Meeting in Estonia 30 Sep - V dňoch 23. – 25. septembra 2025 sa zástupkyne Národného kompetenčného centra pre HPC  Halyna Hyryavets a Lucia Malíčková zúčastnili záverečnej konferencie projektov CASTIEL2, EuroCC2, EuroCC4SEE a Centier excelentnosti (CoEs), ktorá sa konala v Tallinne v Estónsku.
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NSCC a NCC pre HPC na veľtrhu Portugal Smart Cities Summit 2025 

NSCC and NCC for HPC at the Portugal Smart Cities Summit 2025 

What will the cities of the future look like? What technologies will transform them into smart, sustainable, and inclusive environments for living and working? These were among the key topics discussed at the Portugal Smart Cities Summit, one of the largest trade fairs focused on smart technologies, held from 3 to 5 June 2025 in Lisbon. The National Supercomputing Centre and the National Competence Centre for HPC were present at the event and took the opportunity to meet with representatives of the business mission organized by the Regional Chamber of SOPK Trnava, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Lisbon. Thanks to this initiative, there was not only a chance to present Slovak innovations abroad, but also to engage in dialogue on how modern technologies, research, and high-performance computing can contribute to the transformation of cities and regions. 

In addition to participating in the trade fair itself, we had the opportunity to take part in bilateral meetings and informal discussions with innovative Slovak companies that brought their technological visions to Portugal. 

Slovak companies showcasing the future today 

Triton Systems 

Triton Systems is a technology company focused on modern solutions for smart parking and automated ticketing that simplify the management of urban parking services. An interesting aspect of our discussion, however, was their specific interest in using HPC for training their own AI model. The company plans to deploy a customer support chatbot equipped with features such as speech-to-text recognition and natural language processing (NLP).  

IoMobility 

IoMobility is building a comprehensive urban mobility ecosystem that connects public transport, shared bikes, e-mobility, carsharing, and other services—all within a single platform with unified account management, payments, and journey planning. Thanks to the integration of a large volume of location and transport data, there is a real opportunity to leverage HPC for training advanced AI models, simulating residents’ mobility behaviour, or optimising infrastructure investments. 

Nexineo 

Nexineo presented an elegant solution for schools and businesses—virtualisation of computer classrooms and offices. Instead of traditional desktop computers, students and employees use so-called thin clients connected to a centralised server. This model significantly reduces energy consumption and maintenance needs. With HPC, there is an opportunity to scale computing power based on user needs, or even provide access to more demanding computational tools for schools focused on science, technology, or design. 

Creative industries and urban data: a connection with potential for HPC 

As part of the summit, we also had a highly inspiring discussion with a representative of Creative Industry Košice (CIKE) – an organisation that connects the creative sector, cultural actors, designers, and technological innovators. CIKE focuses on building international partnerships, supporting mobility, education, and the development of data-driven urban strategies based on citizen participation. 

A particularly interesting aspect was the use of data in planning and evaluating urban policies, cultural activities, and community development. This is precisely where supercomputing power could bring significant added value—for example, in analysing large urban data sets or modelling the impacts of cultural events on infrastructure., alebo pri využití strojového učenia na identifikáciu vzorcov správania obyvateľov. 

The aim of our participation was not only to present the possibilities of high-performance computing (HPC) to Slovak companies, but also to build bridges between industry, research, and technology. The Portugal Smart Cities Summit proved to be an ideal platform for exchanging ideas, building partnerships, and demonstrating that Slovakia, too, has much to offer on the European stage of innovation for smart cities. 

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