
The International Supercomputer Conference is upon us, featuring four days of HPC education, collaboration, and community for about 3,500 attendees in the heart of Hamburg, Germany. The ISC-High Performance event shines a spotlight on the international supercomputing community, with a particular focus on the contributions of European organizations. “In 2026, ISC will continue to connect […] The post Five Things to Watch as ISC 2026 Kicks Off in Hamburg appeared first on HPCwire .
The International Supercomputer Conference 2026 is focusing on AI for Science and quantum computing, reflecting current priorities in high-performance computing.
The conference highlights European contributions and a collective shift towards advanced computing paradigms that will drive scientific and technological progress.
The explicit focus on AI for Science and quantum computing at a major supercomputing event signals increasing institutional and industry investment in these areas.
- · EuroHPC
- · AI for Science researchers
- · Quantum computing developers
- · European HPC sector
- · Legacy HPC architectures
- · Regions without advanced computing infrastructure
The conference will showcase new advancements and collaborations in AI for Science and quantum computing.
Increased investment and talent flow towards these advanced computing fields will accelerate their development and integration into broader applications.
Europe could solidify its position as a key player in the development of future supercomputing and quantum technologies, potentially reducing reliance on other global tech powers.
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