CCPBioSim are hosting a free online seminar on exascale computing for UK Bioscientists who rely on computation for their research.

Title and Speakers:

• "ExCALIBUR Programme: Progress and Upcoming Calls" - Dr Elizabeth Bent, Senior Portfolio Manager, EPSRC.
• "UK Exascale Supercomputer Project: Plans and Opportunities" - Prof Mark Parsons, Director of Research Computing, EPCC.

The exciting potential of exascale computing for biosciences is that it offers us 1000 fold more capability, but there are challenges to be overcome, as Mark Parsons will explain. Elizabeth Bent will describe the UKRI aspirations for exascale, and how they will support us.

The Exascale era is upon us. China is already operating two Exascale systems and the first Exascale system in the USA – Frontier – will go live soon. These two talks will focus on Exascale activities at UKRI which are being led by EPSRC.

ExCALIBUR is a UK research programme that aims to deliver the next generation of high-performance simulation software for the highest-priority fields in UK research. It started in October 2019 and will run through until March 2025, redesigning high priority computer codes and algorithms to meet the demands of both advancing technology and UK research. This first talk will focus on the progress to date and upcoming calls.

The UK Government has committed to have a UKRI Exascale supercomputer in operation by 2025. This second talk will summarise the UK Exascale Project with insights into the hosting of such a system and what the system is likely to look like from a technical standpoint. The Exascale system will enable the UK’s internationally respected computational science community to cement the UK as a global science and technology superpower. The talk will look at the system's relevance to the biomolecular simulation community and other bioscience application areas.

The event will take place on Wednesday 2 March 2022, 13:30 - 14:50 GMT. Register for free by 28 February.