Towards exascale-ready astrophysics

25 Sept 2024, 09:00 → 27 Sept 2024, 12:30 Europe/Berlin

Virtual Meeting

Exascale computing represents a transformative tool enabling researchers to better model and analyse complex systems, thereby enhancing scientific discovery. With a strong emphasis on numerical simulations in astrophysics, this workshop aims to present the latest developments in exascale technology and its applications within the field of astrophysics research. By bringing together scientists, code developers, and high-performance computing (HPC) experts, this workshop aims to discuss current challenges and future opportunities in utilising exascale computing for astrophysics and cosmology.

 

The scope of the workshop includes but is not limited to the following topics:

• Computational astrophysics and cosmology in the exascale era: challenges and limitations
• Exascale-ready astrophysics codes: case studies and implementations
• Energy-efficient (green) computing for environmentally sustainable astrophysics research
• FAIR astrophysics simulations and data
• Big data astronomy and machine learning techniques
• Deep learning for accelerating astrophysical simulations

 

The workshop will feature a mix of invited, contributed, and poster presentations, as well as interactive tutorials focusing on astrophysics simulation codes, high-performance computing, machine learning, and data analytics. Attendees will have opportunities for knowledge sharing, discussing innovative ideas, and fostering collaborations through technical talks, hands-on training sessions, and networking events. We strongly encourage female and early career researchers to participate, as their unique perspectives and contributions are invaluable to our discussions.

Time and Location

 

The workshop will start on September 25^th (9 am) and end on September 27^th (12:30 pm) 2024. It will be held as virtual meeting. There is no registration fee.

In case of questions, please contact the organisers via tera2024@fz-juelich.de.

Wednesday, 25 September

09:00 → 09:10 Welcome

09:10 → 09:40 Keynote of session 1

09:40 → 10:40 Computational astrophysics and cosmology in the exascale era: challenges and limitations: Session 1 (3 talks 20 minutes each)

10:40 → 11:10 Coffee break

11:10 → 12:30 Exascale-ready codes for astrophysical problems: case studies and implementations: Session 2 (4 talks 20 minutes each)

12:30 → 13:30 Lunch break

13:30 → 15:00 Tutorial: Exascale supercomputer JUPITER

15:00 → 15:30 Coffee break

15:30 → 17:00 Tutorial: Hands-on astrophysics codes

17:00 → 17:15 Coffee break

17:15 → 17:45 Poster session day 1

Thursday, 26 September

09:00 → 09:30 Keynote of session 3

09:30 → 10:30 FAIR astrophysics simulations and data, green computing and environmentally sustainable research: Session 3 (3 talks 20 minutes each)

10:30 → 11:00 Coffee break

11:00 → 11:30 Keynote of session 4

11:30 → 12:30 Large-scale simulations in astrophysics and cosmology: Session 4 (3 talks 20 minutes each)

12:30 → 13:30 Lunch break

13:30 → 15:00 Tutorial: AI for astrophysicists

15:00 → 15:30 Coffee break

15:30 → 17:00 Tutorial: Hands-on astrophysics codes

17:00 → 17:15 Coffee break

17:15 → 17:45 Poster session day 2

Friday, 27 September

09:00 → 09:30 Keynote of session 5

09:30 → 10:30 Deep learning for accelerating astrophysical simulations: Session 5 (3 talks 20 minutes each)

10:30 → 11:00 Coffee break

11:00 → 12:00 Big data astronomy and machine learning techniques: Session 6 (3 talks 20 minutes each)

12:00 → 12:30 Discussion