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SUMMARY:Challenges and Opportunities of HPC in the age of AI
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Utz-Uwe Haus* (HPE HPC/AI EMEA Research Lab (ERL))\n
 Large scale AI applications are drivers for the design and deployment of t
 he next generation of supercomputers. While large language model training 
 and generative AI applications take the headlines\, scientific workloads a
 re starting to utilize AI as algorithmic extensions to their existing impl
 ementations. We will discuss how the needs between these communities diffe
 r\, how system software and system middleware need to develop to support t
 hese use cases\, and hopefully demonstrate how once again supercomputing t
 urns compute-bound problems into I/O-bound problems.\n\nhttps://events.chp
 c.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2501/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2501/
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SUMMARY:Intel AI in Action at the 2024 Olympics: Deployments and Benefits 
 for your Business
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Jean-Laurent Philippe* (Intel)\nIntel has already pu
 t a lot of  “AI in action”. Come and hear about some of the use cases 
 that were deployed at scale during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic G
 ames. You will be blown away with the capabilities and their results ! And
  the session will also deliver some details about the technologies and fea
 tures of the Intel ingredients that are in these use case solutions\, as w
 ell as look at the new Intel AI ingredients and solutions.\n\nhttps://even
 ts.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2502/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2502/
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SUMMARY:Tackling the Challenges of Reproducibility and Data Sharing in Com
 putational Science
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Hakizumwami Birali Runesha* (University of Chicago)\
 nResearch and discovery are increasingly computation\, data-intensive\, in
 terdisciplinary\, and collaborative. However\, reproducing results remains
  a significant challenge. Scholarly publications are often disconnected fr
 om the data and software that produced the results\, making reproducibilit
 y difficult. Researchers today generate vast amounts of data\, code\, and 
 software tools that need to be shared\, but sharing data remains challengi
 ng\, especially when data is large or sensitive. Moreover\, funding agenci
 es are increasingly requiring sharing data used to generate results\, yet 
 data is only valuable if it is reproducible. A key challenge is that repro
 ducible artifacts are typically created only after the research is complet
 e\, hindered by a lack of standards and insufficient motivation.  Despite 
 growing recognition of the importance of reproducibility\, the research co
 mmunity still lacks comprehensive tools and platforms to support reproduci
 ble practices throughout the research cycle\, as well as a culture that ed
 ucates and trains researchers on the topic. \n\nThis presentation will int
 roduce SHARED (Secure Hub for Access\, Reliability\, and Exchange of Data)
 \, a new initiative at the University of Chicago to develop a comprehensiv
 e platform for data-driven research and data management. We will discuss t
 he challenges and opportunities of reproducibility in computational resear
 ch and strategies for capturing reproducible artifacts throughout the rese
 arch process. Additionally\, we will share progress on building a communit
 y of practice to democratize reproducibility in scientific research.\n\nht
 tps://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2503/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2503/
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SUMMARY:NICIS Welcome
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UID:indico-contribution-638-2498@events.chpc.ac.za
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Happy Sithole (CHPC)\nhttps://events.chpc.ac.za/even
 t/139/contributions/2498/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2498/
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SUMMARY:CSIR Welcome
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UID:indico-contribution-638-2497@events.chpc.ac.za
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Lulama Wakaba ()\nhttps://events.chpc.ac.za/event/13
 9/contributions/2497/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2497/
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SUMMARY:DSI Welcome
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UID:indico-contribution-638-2496@events.chpc.ac.za
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Charles Mokonoto (Department of Science and Technolo
 gy)\nhttps://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2496/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2496/
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SUMMARY:Welcome
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UID:indico-contribution-638-2495@events.chpc.ac.za
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Chair: Mr Mervyn Christoffels (CHPC)\nhttps://events
 .chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2495/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2495/
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SUMMARY:Industry Inquisition
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UID:indico-contribution-638-2435@events.chpc.ac.za
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Dan Olds (Olds Research)\nThis session has become a 
 signature event at CHPC conferences. The rules are brutally simple. Vendor
 s have five minutes and only three slides to put their best foot forward t
 o the audience and the inquisitors. The panel includes industry analyst Da
 n Olds along with two standout students from the cluster competition who h
 ave been briefed on the vendors and their slides.\n \nAfter their five-min
 ute presentations\, the presenters will be asked three questions\, two of 
 which they know are coming followed by a final\, secret\, question.  Frank
  and tough questions will be asked. Answers will be given. Punches will no
 t be pulled. The audience will be the ultimate judge of which vendor did t
 he best job. It’s fun\, brisk\, and informative.\n\nhttps://events.chpc.
 ac.za/event/139/contributions/2435/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2435/
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SUMMARY:A Brief Tour of Your Data Center Future
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UID:indico-contribution-638-2434@events.chpc.ac.za
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Dan Olds* (Olds Research)\nIn this informative and f
 ast-moving presentation\, long-time industry analyst Dan Olds conducts a w
 hirlwind trip discussing why the HPC/AI market is increasingly difficult t
 o measure and highlights new technologies that will help data centers deal
  with rapidly increasing compute demand. Spoiler alert:  he declares air c
 ooling dead and explains why. As his big finish\, Olds boldly declares tha
 t the only way forward for data centers is to become radically more effici
 ent. Not just talk about it\, but actually do it.\n\nhttps://events.chpc.a
 c.za/event/139/contributions/2434/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2434/
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SUMMARY:Building global federated infrastructure in the R&E community
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UID:indico-contribution-638-2431@events.chpc.ac.za
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Licia Florio* (NORDUnet)\nTrust is the basis for any
  human and technical interaction. Research collaborations have been sharin
 g resources and data for decades\; however the open science wave is pushin
 g to make scientific research and its underlying data more accessible to a
 ll levels of society\,\n \nThis talk explores how trust is established in 
 research collaborations and infrastructures and how Authentication and Aut
 horisation Infrastructures (AAIs) allow authorised users to access shared 
 resources. Examples of these AAIs\, along with lessons learned are provide
 d for the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and EuroHPC.\n\nhttps://event
 s.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2431/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2431/
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SUMMARY:Cyberinfrastructure Collaboration: Towards Accelerated Impact - Th
 e Role of Being a Good Ancestor
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UID:indico-contribution-638-2425@events.chpc.ac.za
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Warren Hero* ()\nIn the rapidly evolving landscape o
 f High-Performance Computing (HPC)\, the theme of "Cyberinfrastructure Col
 laboration: Towards Accelerated Impact" underscores the critical need for 
 synergistic efforts to drive innovation and societal progress. This keynot
 e presentation will explore the profound concept of being a "good ancestor
 " and its pivotal role in shaping impactful cyberinfrastructure collaborat
 ions.\n \nAs we delve into the intricacies of HPC\, we must recognize that
  our technological advancements are not just for the present but are legac
 ies for future generations. Being a good ancestor involves making conscien
 tious decisions that prioritize sustainability\, ethical considerations\, 
 and long-term benefits over short-term gains. This perspective encourages 
 us to build resilient and adaptable cyberinfrastructures that can withstan
 d the test of time and evolving challenges.\n \nThe presentation will high
 light key strategies for fostering effective collaborations that embody th
 e principles of good ancestry. These include:\n \n1. Sustainable Design an
 d Development: Emphasizing eco-friendly practices and energy-efficient tec
 hnologies to minimize environmental impact.\n2. Ethical Data Management: E
 nsuring data privacy\, security\, and equitable access to information.\n3.
  Inclusive Innovation: Promoting diversity and inclusivity in research and
  development to harness a wide range of perspectives and talents.\n4. Long
 -term Vision: Planning and implementing projects with a foresight that con
 siders future societal needs and potential technological advancements.\n \
 nBy integrating these principles\, we can create a cyberinfrastructure tha
 t accelerates current impact and lays a robust foundation for future gener
 ations. This approach enhances the immediate benefits of our collaboration
 s and ensures that we leave a positive and enduring legacy.\n\nhttps://eve
 nts.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2425/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2425/
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SUMMARY:Cyber Intelligence at Scale: Risk Evaluation of DNS as Critical in
 frastructure
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Barry Irwin* (Noroff University)\nThe domain name sy
 stem\, or DNS\, is a critical component of the Internet ecosystem we use. 
 Almost every single transaction and connection from email to online commer
 ce makes use of DNS as an initial a fundamental step. While the primary pu
 rpose in the eyes of the public is to mask the complexities of host addres
 sing\, and location\, it’s use has evolved to be critical for a whole lo
 t more\, One of the oldest and arguably the second most important use  bei
 ng its foundation for email delivery though the use of MX records. In rece
 nt years we have seen the introduction and gradual adoption of several sec
 urity measures rooted within and implemented by extending the DNS protocol
 . These include DNSSEC\, SPF\, and more recently CAA for improving e the s
 ecurity of SSL certificate issuance. In essence the global domain Domain N
 ame Systems should be regarded as critical infrastructure. However\, for m
 any organisations\, especially those reliant on hosting providers\, ISPs o
 r MSPs\, despite the requirement for functional DNS\, the deployment and o
 peration of the servers (as outlined in RFC 2182) and associated domain zo
 nes\, are often neglected. This may be due to the ‘care and feeding’ b
 een seen as 'too complex'\, mundane or unexciting in comparison to more ex
 citing areas with ‘Cyber operations’ such as Threat Intelligence\, Mal
 ware Analysis and ML/AI based security solutions. The irony is these all h
 ave a strong dependence on DNS!\n\nThis talk has a dual focus initially pr
 esents an overview of the state of DNS operations for several ccTLD’s an
 d top domains globally. A concern worth raising particularly considering t
 he increased global geopolitical tensions is where is ones DNS hosted phys
 ically and logically\, and who has control? An evaluation of risk\, partic
 ularly the dependency on key providers (for example about a third of the .
 no domains surveyed are hosted by a single provider)\, as well as adherenc
 e to good practice is presented. The secondary part of the talk presents s
 everal short case studies of the adoption rate of security functionality (
 primarily the adoption of DNSSEC and CAA records) within and offered by DN
 S for ccTLDs investigated.\n \nThe final element is a discussion about und
 ertaking research such as this at ‘internet scale’\, including data co
 llection\, processing storage and validation.\n\nhttps://events.chpc.ac.za
 /event/139/contributions/2337/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2337/
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SUMMARY:The Third Pillar of HPC
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Thomas Sterling* (TACC)\nThe advent of Exascale comp
 uting in 2022 marks a major milestone in HPC but also demonstrates its lim
 itations for future progress. Historically\, conventional MPP (and large c
 ommodity clusters) have achieved enhanced performance by a factor of 2 eve
 ry two years. In addition to CPUs\, GPUs have extended this through stream
 ing SIMD computations for certain classes of application algorithms. But t
 he end of Moore’s Law as well as Dennard Scaling is severely constrainin
 g future progress\, especially with respect to cost as Frontier approaches
  8\,000 square feet and only one other\, Aurora\, has been announced since
  then. The major class of supercomputer computation not adequately address
 ed is that of dynamic adaptive graph processing required for advanced form
 s of machine intelligence\; hence\, the third pillar of computation. Graph
 s exhibit neither much spatial locality nor temporal locality but suggest 
 what may be called “logical locality” as the data structures explicitl
 y define their own topologies. However\, a new approach to computer archit
 ecture\, a non-von Neumann family\, that is both dynamic and adaptive can 
 easily provide an order of magnitude performance to cost advantage over cu
 rrent methods. While this form of improvement is particularly advantageous
  for dynamic graph processing\, it also can enhance more typical matrix pr
 ocessing. This closing Keynote address will introduce the foundational con
 cepts of the Active Memory Architecture which is being pursued by the Texa
 s Advanced Computing Center. Questions will be addressed from the particip
 ants throughout the presentation.\n\nhttps://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/c
 ontributions/2346/
LOCATION:Boardwalk Convention Centre BICC.G-B2 - B2 Tsitsikamma
URL:https://events.chpc.ac.za/event/139/contributions/2346/
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