For the Leaders Shaping HPC

An invitation-only briefing for HPC decision-makers and research leaders.

Join NVIDIA's Ian Buck and product experts on the latest in NVIDIA software platforms — with focused sessions on AI for science, quantum computing, emulation, and computational engineering.

Kindly note, this is an invitation-only event. Please do not share this link.

Agenda

2:30 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Welcome and Special Address
2:30 PM

John Josephakis, Global VP of HPC and Supercomputing, NVIDIA

2:35 PM
2:35 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Special Address
2:35 PM

Ian Buck, VP and General Manager of Hyperscale and HPC, NVIDIA

3:20 PM
3:25 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
AI for Science
3:25 PM

From climate modeling to drug discovery, explore how generative AI and accelerated computing are redefining what's possible in scientific research.

Geetika Gupta, Senior Director Product Management, NVIDIA

3:40 PM
3:40 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.
Software / Emulation
3:40 PM

Get a first look at NVIDIA's software roadmap and the emulation strategies enabling the next generation of HPC application performance.

Heidi Poxon, Director of Product, HPC Software, NVIDIA

3:55 PM
3:55 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Computational Engineering
3:55 PM

See how GPU acceleration is transforming CFD, structural simulation, and digital twin workflows across engineering disciplines.

Neil Ashton, Distinguished Engineer, Product Architect, NVIDIA

4:10 PM
4:10 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Break
4:10 PM
4:15 PM
4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Quantum Computing
4:15 PM

Explore NVIDIA's vision for quantum-classical hybrid computing and how today's GPU infrastructure is laying the foundation for tomorrow's breakthroughs.
Sam Stanwyck, Director, Quantum Product, NVIDIA

4:30 PM
4:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.
Beyond Exascale: AI, HPC, and the Quantum Horizon
4:30 PM

Oriol Pineda, Head of Infrastructure Access Policy, Barcelona Supercomputing Center

Mirko Cestari, HPC and Cloud Architect, CINECA

Bastian Koller, Managing Director, High Performance Computing Center Stuttgart

Erik Lindahl, Professor of Biophysics, Stockholm University

Moderator: Christelle Piechurski, Scientific Program Manager, NVIDIA

5:10 PM
5:10 p.m. – 5:40 p.m.
Celebrating TACC Horizon and the Genesis Program
5:10 PM

Dan Stanzione, Executive Director, Texas Advanced Computing Center
Mike Papka, Argonne Distinguished Fellow, Argonne National Laboratory
Moderator: Nick Wright, Scientific Program Manager for HPC/Supercomputing, NVIDIA

5:40 PM
5:40 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Wrap Up
5:40 PM

John Josephakis, Global VP of HPC and Supercomputing, NVIDIA

5:45 PM

Event Details

This is a private event with limited capacity. Attendance is reserved for qualified guests. Please do not share this link.

Monday, June 22, 2026

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Venue

NORD EVENT Panoramadeck

Emporio (Freiraum I & II)
Dammtorwall
Hamburg HH 20355
Germany