Call for Presentations and Participation: hpc-ch forum on Financial Aspects of HPC
Date and Location
• Event webpage
Friday, October 10, 2025
+ community dinner on Thursday, October 9, 2025
• ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Grüentalstrasse 14, P.O. Box
8820 Wädenswil
Aula Grüental, room number GA 203
Forum Details
Overview:
The HPC-CH Forum is an annual event focused on the latest developments in High-Performance Computing (HPC) workflows and batch systems.
This year’s forum will bring together experts from academia, industry, and research institutions to explore the financial aspects of operating HPC infrastructures and delivering HPC/scientific computing services.
Participants will have the chance to engage with thought leaders and take part in interactive sessions designed to encourage collaboration and drive innovation within the HPC community.
Key Topics:
1. Cost: Hardware and software licensing, data center facilities, service procurement and rentals, and more.
2. Partners & Collaboration: Financial and vendor relationships, contract strategies, partnerships, and collaborations.
3. Commodities: Energy efficiency, sustainable computing, and green HPC practices.
4. Fundraising & Grants: Available funding sources, opportunities, requirements, and support for researchers.
5. Cost Models: End-user pricing models, associated risks and opportunities, and competition from cloud providers.
6. Value: Methods to assess the value of HPC services beyond just costs.
Who Should Attend?
The forum is designed for professionals engaged in HPC, including managers, finance officers, researchers, system administrators, software developers, and industry specialists.
It provides an ideal platform for those looking to deepen their understanding of the financial aspects of HPC and scientific computing services, while building a network with leading experts in the field.
Program
Please note the full program will be available towards end of September. Meeting material will be uploaded on the forum webpage after the event.
Guided Tours – Campus Grüental or Campus Reidbach
Spots are limited, so don’t forget to select your preferred tour during registration.
1. Tour A (on campus Grüental where the conference takes place):
Title: “Agricultural Photovoltaic (Agri PV) and Aquaponics”
Origin: Institute for Environmental and Natural Resources Research (IUNR)
2. Tour B (on campus Reidbach down the hill):
Title: “The Future of Food”
Origin: Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation (ILGI)
Registration
The forum will be held in hybrid mode.
The room capacity is limited therefore we invite you to register at your earliest convenience. Online participation is also possible. Information on how to follow the livestreaming event will be provided to registered attendees.
To confirm your attendance (either on-site or online), please submit the registration form no later than October 2, 2025.
Click here to register now.