On 18-20 March 2025, the EuroHPC Summit 2025, a key European meeting focused on the use and development of high-performance computing (HPC), quantum computing (QC), and artificial intelligence (AI), was held in Krakow, Poland. The conference provided a platform for sharing the state of the art and discussions between experts, researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers.
Representatives of the Czech National Competence Centre in HPC and IT4Innovations also participated, contributing to the exchange of experience and gaining valuable information for Czech users of advanced computing technologies.
AI Factories: Europe responds to global competition in AI
One of the main topics of the summit included AI Factories, a pan-European project that will connect and leverage Europe’s supercomputing infrastructure with the latest AI technologies.
The project aims to increase Europe’s competitiveness in artificial intelligence by supporting and accelerating the development and wider deployment of AI tools in society and industry.
Czech IT4Innovations is part of the LUMI AI Factory consortium. For more, see here.
Growing focus on European quantum computing
The summit also featured a discussion on the growing importance of quantum computing and its integration into the European supercomputing infrastructure. Hybrid systems linking classical supercomputers with quantum technologies have the potential to fundamentally change the way complex computations are solved. The new Quantum Insights session allowed participants to learn about different types of quantum infrastructure and chips. The new LUMI-Q consortium‘s VLQ quantum computer, which is now being installed at IT4Innovations in Ostrava, was also presented.
Development of new microprocessors for European supercomputers
An important part of the programme was the development of European microprocessors, which could foster Europe’s technological independence in supercomputing and artificial intelligence. New European microprocessor architectures should enable performance and energy efficiency in the most computationally demanding applications while reducing dependence on foreign technologies.
In this context, the EUpilot project, which focuses on testing and validating new processor technologies directly in supercomputing conditions, was presented.
More efficient and accessible supercomputing for European industry
There were also thematic panels devoted to making supercomputers available for industrial companies. Talks were held on optimising software for new architectures, linking high-performance computers to cloud services, and increasing energy efficiency. The EuroHPC JU is continuously looking for ways to reduce operating costs, make computing power available to a wider range of users, and ensure the sustainability of Europe’s HPC infrastructure.
For more information about the EuroHPC Summit 2025, please see the official website and the latest IT4Innovations news.
The event’s main organiser is the EuroHPC JU, a joint initiative of the European Union, 34 European countries, and three private partners to develop a world-class European supercomputing ecosystem and foster Europe’s competitiveness in high-performance computing.
