Supercomputing in Europe

HPC in Europe network

In each episode, we invite experts from across Europe to discuss a wide range of topics—life sciences, machine learning, engineering, data science, quantum computing, and more. Are you interested in sharing your story on our show? Contact us! Apostolos Vasileiadis (apostolos.vasileiadis@ri.se)

  1. Digitising farming - A conversation with Digifarm

    4 FEB

    Digitising farming - A conversation with Digifarm

    In this episode, Roger Kvam from EuroCC Norway discusses with Digifarm's CEO Nils Helset about the use of new technologies like AI and using satellite data to help farmers understand with decision making. Interview: Roger Kvam (EuroCC Norway, Sigma2) Mixing: Apostolos Vasileiadis (ENCCS, RISE) -- The Supercomputing in Europe podcast is made possible with funding from the European Commission and specifically from [⁠EuroHPC JU⁠](https://eurohpc-ju.europa.eu/), the joint initiative between the EU, European countries and private partners to develop a World Class Supercomputing Ecosystem in Europe. The podcast is sustained by the EuroCC project and the Centres of Excellence network that provide supercomputing training and support for industry, academia and public administration for free. You can find more information on [⁠https://hpc-portal.eu/⁠](https://hpc-portal.eu/)

    21 min
  2. Gefion – Denmark’s Gigafactory

    21 JAN

    Gefion – Denmark’s Gigafactory

    Host Marta Schulze from EuroCC Denmark speaks with Ulrik de Lichtenberg, Director of Scientific Projects at the DCAI, the Danish Centre for AI Innovation, about his path into large‑scale AI infrastructure and the vision behind the Gefion AI supercomputer.  The episode touches on what makes Gefion unique, why it has quickly become known as “Denmark’s powerhouse designed to accelerate research, innovation, and the responsible development of AI technologies, how DCAI builds bridges between academia, industry, and the public sector, and where future collaborations with EuroCC or EuroHPC might emerge.  Interview/Recording: Marta SchulzeEditing/Mixing: Apostolos Vasileiadis Technical support: Thorkild Jensen & Emil Jørgensen Njor

    30 min
  3. The AI–HPC Revolution in Engineering: How Europe is Building the Digital Factories of the Future

    7 JAN

    The AI–HPC Revolution in Engineering: How Europe is Building the Digital Factories of the Future

    In this episode, host Sophia Honisch from EXCELLERAT P2 speaks with Bastian Koller, Managing Director of the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS) and coordinator of HammerHAI, Germany’s first AI Factory for manufacturing and engineering. Together, they explore how AI and HPC are converging to shape Europe’s industrial future, why manufacturing and engineering are ideal testing grounds for applied AI, and how Europe’s network of AI factories is fostering collaboration, trust, and innovation across the continent. The conversation also touches on the cultural and organizational shifts needed to make advanced computing more accessible to industry, and on the importance of shared success stories to demonstrate the impact of Europe’s investments in digital innovation. Recording by Matvey Fridman (EXCELLERAT P2) Sound mixing by Matvey Fridman (EXCELLERAT P2) ——————— The Supercomputing in Europe podcast is made possible with funding from the European Commission and specifically from EuroHPC JU, the joint initiative between the EU, European countries and private partners to develop a World Class Supercomputing Ecosystem in Europe. The podcast is sustained by the EuroCC 2 project, a network of National Competence Centres in Europe to provide supercomputing training and support for industry, academia and public administration for free. You can find more information on https://hpc-portal.eu

    12 min
  4. Building quantum computers in Europe - A conversation with IQM's Stefan Seegerer

    10/12/2025

    Building quantum computers in Europe - A conversation with IQM's Stefan Seegerer

    This episode's guest is Stefan Seegerer, Head of Product, Quantum Platform at IQM Quantum Computers. He works with shaping how the next generation of developers and organizations access and harness quantum computing. ---- This episode was brought to you by ENCCS, the EuroCC National Competence Centre in Sweden. ENCCS gives supercomputing training and support to businesses, academia and public administration. Get free supercomputing access, training and support at enccs.se. The Supercomputing in Europe podcast is made possible with funding from EuroHPC JU, the joint initiative between the EU, European countries and private partners to develop a World Class Supercomputing Ecosystem in Europe, including Quantum Computers. The podcast is sustained by the EuroCC project, the AI Factories and Centres of Excellence network, that provide supercomputing training and support for industry, academia and public administration for free. Find our more at hpc-portal.eu.

    24 min
  5. Digital resilience and democracy - Carl Heath

    26/11/2025

    Digital resilience and democracy - Carl Heath

    Today's guest is Carl Heath, Senior Researcher at RISE Research institutes of Sweden. He talks about digital resilience in Europe, as well as democracy in the digital age. Interview/mixing: Apostolos Vasileiadis (RISE, ENCCS, Mimer AI Factory) ---- This episode was brought to you by ENCCS, the EuroCC National Competence Centre in Sweden. ENCCS gives supercomputing training and support to businesses, academia and public administration. Get free supercomputing access, training and support at ⁠ENCCS⁠. The Supercomputing in Europe podcast is made possible with funding from EuroHPC JU, the joint initiative between the EU, European countries and private partners to develop a World Class Supercomputing Ecosystem in Europe, including Quantum Computers and AI Factories. The podcast is sustained by the EuroCC project, the Centres of Excellence network and the AI Factories. All provide HPC and AI training and support for industry, academia and public administration for free. Find out more at the HPC in Europe portal.

    42 min
  6. Rolling in the Deep (Learning)

    12/11/2025

    Rolling in the Deep (Learning)

    This episode is made by Ilmārs Slaidiņš and Jānis Virbulis, project managers and senior scientists from the High-Performance Computing Competence Centre of Latvia, Riga Technical University, and University of Latvia.   In this episode of Supercomputing in Europe, we look at Latvia’s NCC’s practical approach to making HPC accessible to SMEs, public administration, and academia. Experts from the Latvian HPC Competence Centre explain how they help SMEs and academics start using supercomputers. Key topics include: Demo Cases detailing how to start using a supercomputer; The Open HPC platform in Waldur for easy resource access; Insights from the Baltic HPC and Cloud Conference; A new MOOC course, The Basics of HPC, for the Latvian audience. If you’re managing innovation projects or exploring HPC for your company, this episode offers actionable ideas to get started. More about NCC Latvia: https://eurocc-latvia.lv/ Recording by RTU Media Center Sound mixing by RTU Media Center The Supercomputing in Europe podcast is made possible with funding from the European Commission and specifically from EuroHPC JU, the joint initiative between the EU, European countries and private partners to develop a World Class Supercomputing Ecosystem in Europe. The podcast is sustained by the EuroCC project, a network of National Competence Centres in Europe to provide supercomputing training and support for industry, academia and public administration for free. You can find more information on https://hpc-portal.eu .

    18 min
  7. Quantum computing and Europe - Mikael Johansson

    29/10/2025

    Quantum computing and Europe - Mikael Johansson

    This episode's guest is Mikael Johansson. He works with enabling the uptake of quantum computing and communications at CSC the IT Centre for Science and develops quantum infrastructure as an integral part of the high-performance computing ecosystem. Interview/mixing: Apostolos Vasileiadis (ENCCS, Mimer AI Factory at RISE) ------ This episode is brought to you by ENCCS, the EuroCC National Competence Centre in Sweden. ENCCS gives supercomputing training and support to businesses, academia and public administration. Get free supercomputing access, training and support at https://enccs.se/. The Supercomputing in Europe podcast is made possible with funding from EuroHPC JU, the joint initiative between the EU, European countries and private partners to develop a World Class Supercomputing Ecosystem in Europe, including Quantum Computers. The podcast is sustained by the EuroCC project, the AI Factories and the Centres of Excellence. They provide supercomputing and AI training and support for industry, academia and public administration for free. Learn more at https://hpc-portal.eu/

    31 min
  8. HANAMI - A Bridge between Europe and Japan

    15/10/2025

    HANAMI - A Bridge between Europe and Japan

    In this episode, France Boiled-Cerneux (CEA) and Mario Acosta (BSC) discuss with Matvey Fridman (HLRS) about the HANAMI project. They explore the project's goals of enhancing collaboration between Europe and Japan in high-performance computing (HPC), focusing on three scientific pillars: material science, biomedical research, and climate modeling. The conversation delves into the structure of the project, innovations arising from collaboration, the importance of HPC in climate science, and the challenges faced in integrating different systems. The episode concludes with insights on the impact of Hanami on the wider HPC community and the sustainability of its achievements beyond the project's duration. More about HANAMI: www.hanami-project.com Recording by Matvey Fridman Sound mixing by Matvey Fridman ——————— The Supercomputing in Europe podcast is made possible with funding from the European Commission and specifically from EuroHPC JU, the joint initiative between the EU, European countries and private partners to develop a World Class Supercomputing Ecosystem in Europe. The podcast is sustained by the EuroCC project, a network of National Competence Centres in Europe to provide supercomputing training and support for industry, academia and public administration for free. You can find more information on https://hpc-portal.eu .

    24 min
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In each episode, we invite experts from across Europe to discuss a wide range of topics—life sciences, machine learning, engineering, data science, quantum computing, and more. Are you interested in sharing your story on our show? Contact us! Apostolos Vasileiadis (apostolos.vasileiadis@ri.se)

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    HPC in Europe network
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    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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