Alces Flight is pleased to announce its return to Computing Insight UK (CIUK), one of the UK’s most anticipated end-of-year conferences for supercomputing. From 4th to 6th December 2024, the bustling halls of Manchester Central will welcome industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts for three days of cutting-edge discussions and networking.
This year’s theme, “Catalysing Research,” will shine a spotlight on how High Performance Computing organisations across the UK and EMEA are driving transformative solutions. Whether you’re an HPC professional, a curious student, or a tech enthusiast, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s why you should visit Alces Flight at Booth #17:
This year, we’re introducing our latest innovation ‘Supercomputing by Subscription’. Designed to simplify the deployment, allocation, and optimisation of HPC resources, this platform is perfect for anyone looking to:
- Upgrade an existing system
- Build a new HPC or AI estate
- Deploy resources for specific projects
With its user-friendly interface and comprehensive capabilities, managing even the most complex computing systems becomes a breeze. Curious to see it in action? Swing by our booth for a sneak peek!
Moose Madness Raffle: Win Exciting Prizes!
Feeling lucky? Join us for the Moose Madness Raffle on Thursday, 5th December!
Here’s how it works:
- Visit Booth #17 before 4:00 pm on Thursday to enter.
- Stick around as we announce the winners at 4:00 pm.
We’ll be sending some of our plush moose off to join new homes! Maybe one will be yours? Hope to see you there.
The CIUK Cluster Challenge
The Alces Flight team will also host the CIUK Student Cluster Challenge on Friday, 6th December. This event is all about teamwork, creativity, and technical prowess. Students will undertake a set of mystery challenges as they race towards the finish line of this year’s online and in-person event! Think you’ve got what it takes? Be sure to catch the action or explore how this year’s online challenge unfolded.
Women in HPC Breakfast
We’re proud to sponsor the Women in HPC (WHPC) Breakfast on Friday, 6th December, 8:30–10:00 am. This inspiring event marks the culmination of our partnership with WHPC on the “Move the Needle” project, which focuses on advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in HPC.
Featured Speakers:
- Dr. Tobias Weinzierl
- Dr. Marta Camps Santasmasas
- Dr. Tom Meltzer
Through personal stories and practical insights, they’ll share how initiatives like skills development, mentoring, and inclusive recruitment can help you achieve your EDIA goals. Don’t miss this chance to learn and connect.
Whether you’re here to explore our Supercomputing by Subscription, test your luck at the Moose Madness Raffle, cheer on the Cluster Challenge teams, or be inspired by the WHPC Breakfast, Alces Flight has something special in store for you.