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In this episode of Scaling Intelligence, we speak with Rosa Badia, Director of the HPC Software Research Area at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), live from SC25.Rosa discusses her new leadership role overseeing BSC’s HPC software research, how the center is organizing work across HPC, AI, and hardware, and what she’s seeing as AI rapidly reshapes supercomputing. We explore BSC’s efforts in large language models, AI-driven digital twins, and hybrid HPC–AI and HPC–quantum workflows, as well as its role as a host for European AI Factories.We also talk about why SC remains such a critical meeting point for the community, the challenges ahead as new technologies scale, and BSC’s strategic work on open RISC-V–based architectures and the software stack behind future systems like MareNostrum 6.Links & ResourcesLearn more about HALO / Join for free → hpcaileadership.org/applyFollow Scaling Intelligence on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/showcase/scaling-intelligence-halo

In this episode, recorded live at SC25, we talk to the CEA and GENCI team behind Alice Recoque, Europe’s newest exascale-class AI Factory. We cover why the system honors AI pioneer Alice Recoque, how AI + HPC + quantum converge in this architecture, what makes the access model so SME-friendly, and why this system matters for Europe’s sovereignty agenda.A concise, insider look at the team building one of Europe’s most significant research infrastructures.Links & ResourcesLearn more about HALO / Join for free → hpcaileadership.org/applyFollow Scaling Intelligence on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/showcase/scaling-intelligence-halo

Host Kevin Jackson talks with Anders Jensen, Executive Director of Executive Director of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), about Europe’s first exascale system JUPITER, AI factories, digital sovereignty, RISC-V innovation, and quantum ambitions—revealing how EuroHPC is shaping the future of Europe’s high-performance and energy-efficient computing.

Discover the human side of high-performance computing (HPC). In this episode of Scaling Intelligence, host Antonia Maar talks with Jay Lofstead, Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, about mentorship, inclusion, and community building — with a side of gelato. 🍦Jay shares his unconventional journey into HPC and AI research, the story behind the now-global HPC Gelato Group, and his insights on fostering inclusive networks through Women in HPC and beyond. Together, they explore what authentic mentorship means, how to empower new talent in technical fields, and why curiosity — like ice cream — is best shared.Links & ResourcesJoin the HPC Gelato Group → linkedin.com/groups/14316155Learn more about HALO / Join for free → hpcaileadership.org/applyExplore Women in HPC → womeninhpc.orgFollow Scaling Intelligence on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/showcase/scaling-intelligence-halo

In this episode of the Scaling Intelligence podcast, Intersect360 Research's Addison Snell sits down with SNIA board chair Dr. J Metz and communications co-chair Scott Shadley to explore the evolving landscape of data storage and infrastructure. The conversation digs deep into SNIA’s organizational transformation in response to major industry inflection points— like the rise of AI and hyperscale computing— and discusses why the solutions for modern workloads demand much more than legacy, one-size-fits-all architectures. J and Scott explain how SNIA’s collaborative forums invite input from every sector of the storage and computing ecosystem, uniting software engineers, hardware experts, end users, and industry alliances to address real-world challenges in data movement, workload optimization, and interoperability. Topics include the challenges of Storage AI, the importance of listening to end-user requirements, bridging gaps between legacy HPC and new AI workloads, and how SNIA partners with standards bodies like OCP, IEEE, and more. Hear why today’s storage architectures must adapt faster than ever, and discover how professionals at every level— from hyperscale vendors to emerging startups— can get involved in shaping the future of scalable infrastructure.

Torsten Hoefler, ISC25 Program Chair, on Community, Connections, and the Vital Role of HPC and AI by Scaling Intelligence

In this special ISC25 edition, Mark Stickells, CEO of the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre, discusses the transformative impact of supercomputing on global scientific research. Recorded on the occasion of SC25, the world’s premier supercomputing conference, Mark highlights Pawsey’s contributions to breakthrough research in astronomy, life sciences, energy, and quantum computing. Learn how Pawsey’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and collaborative programs like PaCER are accelerating innovation, fostering global partnerships, and advancing Australia’s leadership in high-performance computing.

Cristin Merritt of Women in HPC: Kicking off HALO's New Podcast by Scaling Intelligence