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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.

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.
MATLAB WORKSHOP: Scaling Algorithms and Simulations Using Parallel Computing  25 Sep - Computationally intensive tasks, processing large volumes of data, and repeated simulation runs are everyday challenges in both science and industry. Modern approaches make it possible to significantly accelerate these processes by leveraging parallel computing and available hardware resources – from multiple CPU cores to GPU acceleration. MATLAB and Simulink offer a wide range of possibilities to efficiently utilize these resources without the need for specialized knowledge of GPU programming or complex HPC solutions.
The computing power of HPC brings new opportunities in the protection of the brown bear  23 Sep - Vysokovýkonné počítanie (HPC) predstavuje kľúčovú technológiu modernej doby, ktorá zásadne mení spôsob, akým vedci, výskumníci aj firmy riešia zložité problémy. Superpočítače dokážu spracovať obrovské objemy dát a vykonať miliardy výpočtov za sekundu – úlohy, ktoré by na bežných počítačoch trvali mesiace či roky, zvládajú v priebehu hodín alebo dní.
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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.

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.
MATLAB WORKSHOP: Scaling Algorithms and Simulations Using Parallel Computing  25 Sep - Computationally intensive tasks, processing large volumes of data, and repeated simulation runs are everyday challenges in both science and industry. Modern approaches make it possible to significantly accelerate these processes by leveraging parallel computing and available hardware resources – from multiple CPU cores to GPU acceleration. MATLAB and Simulink offer a wide range of possibilities to efficiently utilize these resources without the need for specialized knowledge of GPU programming or complex HPC solutions.
The computing power of HPC brings new opportunities in the protection of the brown bear  23 Sep - Vysokovýkonné počítanie (HPC) predstavuje kľúčovú technológiu modernej doby, ktorá zásadne mení spôsob, akým vedci, výskumníci aj firmy riešia zložité problémy. Superpočítače dokážu spracovať obrovské objemy dát a vykonať miliardy výpočtov za sekundu – úlohy, ktoré by na bežných počítačoch trvali mesiace či roky, zvládajú v priebehu hodín alebo dní.
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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.

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.
MATLAB WORKSHOP: Scaling Algorithms and Simulations Using Parallel Computing  25 Sep - Computationally intensive tasks, processing large volumes of data, and repeated simulation runs are everyday challenges in both science and industry. Modern approaches make it possible to significantly accelerate these processes by leveraging parallel computing and available hardware resources – from multiple CPU cores to GPU acceleration. MATLAB and Simulink offer a wide range of possibilities to efficiently utilize these resources without the need for specialized knowledge of GPU programming or complex HPC solutions.
The computing power of HPC brings new opportunities in the protection of the brown bear  23 Sep - Vysokovýkonné počítanie (HPC) predstavuje kľúčovú technológiu modernej doby, ktorá zásadne mení spôsob, akým vedci, výskumníci aj firmy riešia zložité problémy. Superpočítače dokážu spracovať obrovské objemy dát a vykonať miliardy výpočtov za sekundu – úlohy, ktoré by na bežných počítačoch trvali mesiace či roky, zvládajú v priebehu hodín alebo dní.
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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

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.
MATLAB WORKSHOP: Scaling Algorithms and Simulations Using Parallel Computing  25 Sep - Computationally intensive tasks, processing large volumes of data, and repeated simulation runs are everyday challenges in both science and industry. Modern approaches make it possible to significantly accelerate these processes by leveraging parallel computing and available hardware resources – from multiple CPU cores to GPU acceleration. MATLAB and Simulink offer a wide range of possibilities to efficiently utilize these resources without the need for specialized knowledge of GPU programming or complex HPC solutions.
The computing power of HPC brings new opportunities in the protection of the brown bear  23 Sep - Vysokovýkonné počítanie (HPC) predstavuje kľúčovú technológiu modernej doby, ktorá zásadne mení spôsob, akým vedci, výskumníci aj firmy riešia zložité problémy. Superpočítače dokážu spracovať obrovské objemy dát a vykonať miliardy výpočtov za sekundu – úlohy, ktoré by na bežných počítačoch trvali mesiace či roky, zvládajú v priebehu hodín alebo dní.
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Digital Twins of Society: HPC-Powered Simulations

Digital Twins of Society: HPC-Powered Simulations

Simulating Societies: Multi-Agent AI Models of Social Movements, Belief Dynamics, and National Resilience

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar exploring how artificial intelligence and multi-agent simulation technologies are helping researchers understand and predict complex societal dynamics. This session brings together leading experts in cultural cybernetics, cognitive modeling, and national-scale digital twin simulations.

Date and Time:
Thursday, July 17th, 2025 | 10:00 AM CEST
Online | free registration

This webinar is organized by the Slovak National Supercomputing Centre as part of the activities of the EuroCC project. (the National Competence Centre for HPC – NCC Slovakia) in cooperation with NCC Norway and NCC Portugal , and its aim is to foster dialogue among researchers, policymakers, and organizations working with advanced computing technologies. The webinar will be held online in English.

Abstract:

This webinar explores how advanced artificial intelligence and multi-agent simulations are being used to model the emergence and evolution of social movements, belief systems, and societal resilience. Prof. Dr. LeRon Shults will provide a high-level overview of how cultural cybernetics and cognitive science inform the modeling of group identities, religiosity, and extremism. Dr. Justin Lane will present the technical implementations, showcasing simulations of societal polarization, the spread of misinformation, and digital twin frameworks for national policy testing.

Drawing on real-world deployments with the United Nations, Norwegian government, and projects simulating online and offline social networks to test deradicalization strategies, the session will discuss how AI can ethically and effectively contribute to deradicalization (e.g., Minds.com), pandemic response (e.g., COVID-19 misinformation modeling), and crisis prediction (e.g., Israeli-Palestinian tensions). The talk will conclude with a look at the Slovak digital twin initiative and how HPC infrastructure can support future applications. umožňuje realizáciu týchto rozsiahlych simulácií a ich budúce aplikácie.

Speakers:

Prof. Dr. F. LeRon Shults – Cultural cybernetics, extremism, and group identity modeling
Prof. Shults is a professor in Global Development and Social Planning at the University of Agder (Kristiansand, Norway), and serves as scientific director at NORCE’s Center for Modeling Social Systems. With dual doctorates in educational psychology and philosophy of religion, he specializes in cultural cybernetics, applying agent-based simulations to model radicalization, belief systems, and social dynamics. His recent work includes predictive simulations for secularization trends, prosocial behavior, and extremism—showcasing how complex social phenomena can be modeled and forecasted.

Dr. Justin Lane – Multi-agent AI, belief dynamics, and simulation infrastructure
Dr. Lane is the co-founder and CEO of CulturePulse AI, and Scientific Director at the DEKK Institute (Bratislava), with affiliations at the Slovak Academy of Sciences. He earned his DPhil in cognitive anthropology from Oxford.
A pioneer in multi-agent AI, he coined the term MAAI to describe psychologically realistic agent simulations that form the basis of social digital twins. His work spans modeling policy impacts, misinformation spread, cultural cohesion, and crisis response, and has received wide coverage in outlets like WIRED, BBC, New York Times—as well as academic acclaim with over 100 peer-reviewed papers and multimedia features.

Topics Include:

  • Modeling the spread of misinformation, belief systems, and social cohesion
  • AI-powered simulations for deradicalization and crisis prediction
  • Real-world case studies: UN, Norwegian government, Israel–Palestine
  • The Slovak digital twin initiative and its implementation on HPC infrastructure
  • Role of Slovakia’s national supercomputer Devana in powering national-scale simulations
  • Ethical implications and opportunities for international collaboration

Outline:

  1. Introduction: Simulating Societies with AI
    • Brief intro to CulturePulse and simulation-based modeling
    • Importance of combining empirical data with cognitive models
  2. Theoretical Foundations (LeRon Shults)
    • Cultural cybernetics and identity fusion theory
    • Religion, extremism, and social cohesion modeling
    • Case study: Mutual escalation of xenophobic anxiety in religious groups
  3. Technical Implementation (Justin Lane)
    • Multi-agent artificial intelligence and belief-based modeling
    • Pythia API: 93-dimension belief ontology and social data analysis
    • Digital twins for national-scale simulations
  4. Use Case Highlights
    • UN collaboration: Predicting sociopolitical instability
    • Norway: COVID-19 misinformation resilience modeling
    • Minds.com: Online deradicalization efforts
    • Israel-Palestine: Crisis modeling featured in WIRED
  5. Slovakia Digital Twin Project
    • Aims and architecture
    • Role of HPC (e.g., Devana) in running simulations
    • Opportunities for Slovak institutions and research partners
  6. Ethical Considerations and Future Work
    • AI ethics, transparency, and policy integration
    • Next steps for international collaboration
  7. Discussion and Q&A

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.
MATLAB WORKSHOP: Scaling Algorithms and Simulations Using Parallel Computing  25 Sep - Computationally intensive tasks, processing large volumes of data, and repeated simulation runs are everyday challenges in both science and industry. Modern approaches make it possible to significantly accelerate these processes by leveraging parallel computing and available hardware resources – from multiple CPU cores to GPU acceleration. MATLAB and Simulink offer a wide range of possibilities to efficiently utilize these resources without the need for specialized knowledge of GPU programming or complex HPC solutions.
The computing power of HPC brings new opportunities in the protection of the brown bear  23 Sep - Vysokovýkonné počítanie (HPC) predstavuje kľúčovú technológiu modernej doby, ktorá zásadne mení spôsob, akým vedci, výskumníci aj firmy riešia zložité problémy. Superpočítače dokážu spracovať obrovské objemy dát a vykonať miliardy výpočtov za sekundu – úlohy, ktoré by na bežných počítačoch trvali mesiace či roky, zvládajú v priebehu hodín alebo dní.
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Strengthening EuroCC ties: NCC Slovakia visits FCCN in Lisbon

Strengthening EuroCC ties: NCC Slovakia visits FCCN in Lisbon

On June 24th, representative of NCC Slovakia, Božidara Pellegrini, met with colleagues from NCC Portugal at the headquarters of FCCN – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia in Lisbon. FCT is Portugal’s national funding agency for science and research. It supports the advancement of knowledge, promotes innovation, and manages national and international scientific programs and infrastructures. Within FCT, FCCNis the dedicated unit for advanced digital services and infrastructures, offering the Portuguese research and education community tools for connectivity, computing, collaboration, and digital security.

Elana Araujo, Božidara Pellegrini, Susana Caetano, and Ana Afonso

FCCN also coordinates the Portuguese National Competence Centre in High Performance Computing (NCC Portugal) and plays a key role in promoting HPC, HPDA, and AI technologies among academia, industry, and public administration.

The visit was an opportunity to deepen the collaboration between the two centres in the context of the EuroCC 2 project and explore shared challenges and strategic priorities. The conversation focused on sharing internal practices, identifying areas for joint activities, and reinforcing cooperation.

A central topic was the development of collaborative training activities and webinarsThe teams explored a joint webinar format that will typically include one speaker from each country, presenting either a research use case or a success story from a local SME that leveraged HPC to achieve a game-changing proof of concept.

This exchange underscores the value of bilateral collaboration within the EuroCC network, especially in aligning national initiatives and fostering knowledge transfer across borders.

The NCC Slovakia would like to thank Susana Caetano, Elana Araujo, and Ana Afonso z tímu FCCN/NCC Portugal za ich srdečné prijatie a inšpiratívnu výmenu. Tešíme sa na pokračovanie tejto spolupráce a skorú realizáciu prvého spoločného webinára!

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.
MATLAB WORKSHOP: Scaling Algorithms and Simulations Using Parallel Computing  25 Sep - Computationally intensive tasks, processing large volumes of data, and repeated simulation runs are everyday challenges in both science and industry. Modern approaches make it possible to significantly accelerate these processes by leveraging parallel computing and available hardware resources – from multiple CPU cores to GPU acceleration. MATLAB and Simulink offer a wide range of possibilities to efficiently utilize these resources without the need for specialized knowledge of GPU programming or complex HPC solutions.
The computing power of HPC brings new opportunities in the protection of the brown bear  23 Sep - Vysokovýkonné počítanie (HPC) predstavuje kľúčovú technológiu modernej doby, ktorá zásadne mení spôsob, akým vedci, výskumníci aj firmy riešia zložité problémy. Superpočítače dokážu spracovať obrovské objemy dát a vykonať miliardy výpočtov za sekundu – úlohy, ktoré by na bežných počítačoch trvali mesiace či roky, zvládajú v priebehu hodín alebo dní.
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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.

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.
MATLAB WORKSHOP: Scaling Algorithms and Simulations Using Parallel Computing  25 Sep - Computationally intensive tasks, processing large volumes of data, and repeated simulation runs are everyday challenges in both science and industry. Modern approaches make it possible to significantly accelerate these processes by leveraging parallel computing and available hardware resources – from multiple CPU cores to GPU acceleration. MATLAB and Simulink offer a wide range of possibilities to efficiently utilize these resources without the need for specialized knowledge of GPU programming or complex HPC solutions.
The computing power of HPC brings new opportunities in the protection of the brown bear  23 Sep - Vysokovýkonné počítanie (HPC) predstavuje kľúčovú technológiu modernej doby, ktorá zásadne mení spôsob, akým vedci, výskumníci aj firmy riešia zložité problémy. Superpočítače dokážu spracovať obrovské objemy dát a vykonať miliardy výpočtov za sekundu – úlohy, ktoré by na bežných počítačoch trvali mesiace či roky, zvládajú v priebehu hodín alebo dní.
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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.

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.
MATLAB WORKSHOP: Scaling Algorithms and Simulations Using Parallel Computing  25 Sep - Computationally intensive tasks, processing large volumes of data, and repeated simulation runs are everyday challenges in both science and industry. Modern approaches make it possible to significantly accelerate these processes by leveraging parallel computing and available hardware resources – from multiple CPU cores to GPU acceleration. MATLAB and Simulink offer a wide range of possibilities to efficiently utilize these resources without the need for specialized knowledge of GPU programming or complex HPC solutions.
The computing power of HPC brings new opportunities in the protection of the brown bear  23 Sep - Vysokovýkonné počítanie (HPC) predstavuje kľúčovú technológiu modernej doby, ktorá zásadne mení spôsob, akým vedci, výskumníci aj firmy riešia zložité problémy. Superpočítače dokážu spracovať obrovské objemy dát a vykonať miliardy výpočtov za sekundu – úlohy, ktoré by na bežných počítačoch trvali mesiace či roky, zvládajú v priebehu hodín alebo dní.
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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.

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.
MATLAB WORKSHOP: Scaling Algorithms and Simulations Using Parallel Computing  25 Sep - Computationally intensive tasks, processing large volumes of data, and repeated simulation runs are everyday challenges in both science and industry. Modern approaches make it possible to significantly accelerate these processes by leveraging parallel computing and available hardware resources – from multiple CPU cores to GPU acceleration. MATLAB and Simulink offer a wide range of possibilities to efficiently utilize these resources without the need for specialized knowledge of GPU programming or complex HPC solutions.
The computing power of HPC brings new opportunities in the protection of the brown bear  23 Sep - Vysokovýkonné počítanie (HPC) predstavuje kľúčovú technológiu modernej doby, ktorá zásadne mení spôsob, akým vedci, výskumníci aj firmy riešia zložité problémy. Superpočítače dokážu spracovať obrovské objemy dát a vykonať miliardy výpočtov za sekundu – úlohy, ktoré by na bežných počítačoch trvali mesiace či roky, zvládajú v priebehu hodín alebo dní.
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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. 

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.
MATLAB WORKSHOP: Scaling Algorithms and Simulations Using Parallel Computing  25 Sep - Computationally intensive tasks, processing large volumes of data, and repeated simulation runs are everyday challenges in both science and industry. Modern approaches make it possible to significantly accelerate these processes by leveraging parallel computing and available hardware resources – from multiple CPU cores to GPU acceleration. MATLAB and Simulink offer a wide range of possibilities to efficiently utilize these resources without the need for specialized knowledge of GPU programming or complex HPC solutions.
The computing power of HPC brings new opportunities in the protection of the brown bear  23 Sep - Vysokovýkonné počítanie (HPC) predstavuje kľúčovú technológiu modernej doby, ktorá zásadne mení spôsob, akým vedci, výskumníci aj firmy riešia zložité problémy. Superpočítače dokážu spracovať obrovské objemy dát a vykonať miliardy výpočtov za sekundu – úlohy, ktoré by na bežných počítačoch trvali mesiace či roky, zvládajú v priebehu hodín alebo dní.