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17th Annual HPC-AI Swiss Conference 2026

20–23 April 2026

Palexpo Locarno / FEVI, Via Alla Peschiera 9, 6600 Locarno, Switzerland

About the Conference

The 17th annual Swiss Conference unites the global HPC, AI, and emerging-technology community in Locarno, Switzerland, hosted by the HPC-AI Advisory Council and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS). It is a forum for industry leaders, innovative startups, and research pioneers to explore how next-generation compute and storage technologies are reshaping science, industry, and society.

This year expands the program’s scope with deeper focus on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and digital twins as interconnected pillars driving the future of high-performance innovation. Technical sessions, workshops, and case studies will examine how these technologies converge, from AI-accelerated HPC workflows, to early quantum-hybrid computing models, to the use of large-scale digital twins for designing, validating, and optimizing new scientific and industrial infrastructures.

The conference opens with a dedicated tutorial day, followed by three days of keynotes, invited talks, panels, and interactive activities. Attendees will gain actionable insights across HPC, AI, quantum computing, digital-twin engineering, cloud architectures, containerized workflows, and more—equipping them for the next wave of breakthroughs and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Erik Lindahl

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Tuesday, April 21

Resolving Molecular Transitions with Markov State Models – and
Doing it 1000 Times Faster with AI

Erik Lindahl

Professor of Theoretical Chemistry, Stockholm University

Taras Gerya

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Wednesday, April 22

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Taras Gerya

Professor, Institute of Geophysics Department of Earth Sciences, ETH Zurich

Torsten Hoefler

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Wednesday, April 22

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Torsten Hoefler

Professor of Computer Science, ETH Zurich

Evening event – Wednesday, 22 April 2026 – 19:00

  • Venue: Blue Restaurant & Lounge, Via Respini 9, 6600 Locarno, Switzerland
  • Setting: Lakeside location directly on Lake Maggiore with panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

The conference dinner is a highlight of the social program, offering a relaxed setting to network with fellow participants, speakers, and sponsors.

  • Included in registration fee (for conference participants).
  • Participation must be confirmed on the registration form.
  • Accompanying partner option: An additional fee of CHF 100 allows you to bring a guest to the evening event.

Accomodation

All participants, including sponsors and presenters, are responsible for booking and covering their own travel and accommodation.
Because Locarno is very popular in spring, attendees are strongly encouraged to book their stay as early as possible.

Suggestions and resources

  • For hotel and lodging options, participants are directed to the official Locarno-Ascona tourism website
  • Overnight guests receive a Ticino Ticket, granting free public transport and discounts at various local attractions
  • Choose accommodation near the conference venue (Palexpo Locarno / FEVI) or close to public transport to make the most of your Ticino Ticke