The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis
The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis
Moderator: Dan Olds (Intersect360 Research), Addison Snell (Intersect360 Research)
Panelists: Gary Grider (Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)), Dan Stanzione (University of Texas, Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)), Andrew Jones (Microsoft Corporation), Maria del Carmen Ruiz Varela (Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Inc), Ruth Marinshaw (Stanford University), William Scullin (University of Rochester, Laboratory for Laser Energetics), Alan Sill (Texas Tech University, National Science Foundation (NSF)), Frank Würthwein (San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), Open Science Grid (OSG))
Abstract: AI is driving heterogeneous compute, with specific workflows needing radically different hardware configurations. Composable infrastructure purports to eliminate the restrictions imposed by traditional static architectures by allowing hardware resources to be dynamically assigned, rather than being tied to physical servers. The promise is higher efficiency of high cost components, and the building of otherwise “impossible servers”. But can it scale, and is the added cost really recouped through increased flexibility and utilization?
In this fast-paced, lively, and highly interactive format, two HPC industry analysts will lead “Pro” and “Con” teams, with the audience deciding who wins. A typical debate format will feature opening statements, rebuttals, and tricky questions aimed at tripping up the other team. We will also include plenty of time for audience questions and comments. This will be an informative, compelling and fun event, with a clear outcome that will be issued in press release format during SC22.