Date: 13th March 2025

Location: Room O7 - Orchid Jr 4311 (Level 4), Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

Scope

The rapid evolution of ARM architecture has catalyzed significant advancements in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in scientific research. This workshop aims to explore the potential of ARM-based systems as a transformative force in computational science. With the growing demand for efficient, scalable, and energy-conscious computing solutions, ARM's unique architecture offers compelling advantages, including enhanced performance per watt and flexibility across diverse applications.

Participants will engage with leading experts in the field, discussing the integration of ARM-based platforms in various scientific domains, such as genomics, climate modeling, and particle physics. We will showcase case studies demonstrating successful implementations of ARM systems in HPC environments, highlighting innovations in algorithm design and optimization techniques that leverage ARM's capabilities.

Additionally, the workshop will address the challenges and opportunities presented by the adoption of ARM architecture, including software compatibility, ecosystem development, and future directions for research. Interactive sessions will facilitate collaboration among attendees, fostering dialogue on best practices and strategies for maximizing the potential of ARM technology in scientific workflows.

By bridging the gap between hardware advancements and scientific applications, this workshop aspires to inspire new research collaborations and drive the next wave of innovation in computational science. We invite researchers, industry professionals, and students to join us in exploring the future of ARM-based systems and their impact on scientific discovery. Together, we can harness the power of ARM architecture to propel scientific endeavors into new frontiers, ensuring that the next generation of research is both efficient and impactful.

Keynote Speakers

Satoshi Matsuoka

Director

RIKEN Center for Computational Science

William M. Tang

Professor in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences

Princeton University

Invited Speakers

Jeff Adie

NVIDIA

Chun Fan

Peking University

Torsten Hoefler

ETH Zurich

Zhong Jin

Chinese Academy of Sciences

James Lin

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Kengo Nakajima

The University of Tokyo

Dhabaleswar Panda

Ohio State University

Agenda

Morning Session: Chair Filippo Spiga
Time Speaker
9:30-10:15 Keynote 1 William M. Tang: Validated AI-Powered Machine Learning for Accelerating Delivery of Scientific Grand Challenges
10:15-10:45 Talk 1 James Lin: Invisible Performance Roof: Hunting Processor Performance Variability
10:45-11:00 Tea Break
11:00-11:30 Talk 2 Dhabaleswar Panda: Optimization of MVAPICH MPI Library for ARM-based Systems
11:30-12:00 Talk 3 Jeff Adie: Lessons learned running Numerical Weather Prediction on the NVIDIA Grace platform
12:00-13:30 Lunch Time
Afternoon Session: Chair James Lin
13:30-14:15 Keynote 2 Satoshi Matsuoka: Breaking Away from Supercomputer Legacy through Modern AI Towards AI for Science on FugakuNEXT
14:15-14:45 Talk 4 Torsten Hoefler: ARMing GPUs: On the Memory Subsystem of Grace Hopper GH200
14:45-15:00 Tea Break
15:00-15:30 Talk 5 Zhong Jin: Several Scientific Applications using Heterogeneous Computing
15:30-16:00 Talk 6 Kengo Nakajima: Innovative Supercomputing by Integrations of Simulations/Data/Learning on Large-scale Heterogeneous Systems
16:00-16:30 Talk 7 Chun Fan: PKU HPC Platform: System Software Innovation and Benchmarking on ARM-Optimized Applications

Organizing Committee

General Chair:

James Lin

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Simon See

NVIDIA

Vice Chair:

Filippo Spiga

NVIDIA

Financial Chair:

Yiqin Gao

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Local Chair:

Shenggan Cheng

National University of Singapore

Web Chair:

Xingze Wang

Shanghai Jiao Tong University