The well-liked Vendor Showdown features presentations by influential figures in the HPC industry. The showdown is divided into two simultaneous sessions, with each speaker given a few minutes to showcase their organization’s latest strategies, products, and research. Following this, a group of expert moderators will engage them in a lively discussion by asking thought-provoking questions.

Speaker: Jan Heichler, VAST Data, Director of AI/HPC PreSales EMEA

The rise of AI is fundamentally reshaping High-Performance Computing. HPC organizations worldwide are actively embracing this shift, bearing a significant responsibility. As leaders in innovation, performance, and large-scale computing, they are uniquely positioned to demonstrate how AI can be effectively adopted and brought to full production, guiding the broader technological landscape.

A primary challenge in constructing AI Factories is moving beyond legacy conventions, remove barriers imposed by old paradigms and embrace a new, data-centric, services-oriented paradigm, to enable the seamless convergence of AI and next-generation HPC, creating an environment where innovation, technology, and teams can all thrive together.

In this session, we will explore an innovative architecture designed to bridge the gaps left by legacy systems. We'll examine how building the infrastructure of the future enables continuous innovation and simultaneously plays a crucial role in attracting and retaining skilled talent.

Speaker: Maria Perez Gutierrez, VAST Data, Senior Sales Engineer