Sustainable Reality
HPC/AI Showcase
Build Future HPC & AI Teams
Bringing hands-on HPC and AI experiences directly to universities.
This year, Sustainable Reality is travelling to you! Our event introduces students, educators, and researchers to the technologies, skills, and communities that power modern computational science.
Through real equipment, interactive mini-challenges, and community discussions, participants gain practical insight into how HPC and AI systems are built, operated, and applied.
We bring the equipment, activities, and expertise. You bring your curiosity.
What Happens at Sustainable Reality?
Explore Real HPC Equipment
See how modern HPC and AI systems are assembled and operated.
Take Part in Mini-Challenges
Work in teams to design a computing system while balancing budget, power, storage, networking, and performance.
Discover Skills and Career Pathways
Learn about the technical and non-technical roles that support HPC and AI.
Connect with the Community
Meet researchers, practitioners, challenge alumni, educators, and organisations working across the HPC ecosystem.
Who is it for?
Sustainable Reality is designed for:
- Students exploring HPC and AI
- Educators and academic staff
- Research computing and technical teams
- Department leaders and programme coordinators
No prior HPC experience is required.
Why Participate?
Make HPC and AI Tangible
Move beyond theory and engage directly with systems, technologies, and real-world challenges.
Build Future Teams
Meet potential teammates, mentors, and supporters while exploring opportunities such as the CIUK Student Cluster Challenge.
Strengthen Local Communities
Bring together students, researchers, educators, and practitioners through a shared hands-on experience.
Join in!
Register your interest, or check out our frequently asked questions to learn more.