Computing Insight UK
The UK’s Premier Conference for High Performance Computing and Associated Research
What is CIUK?
Since its inception in 1990, this event formerly known as the Machine Evaluation Workshop, combines an exhibition of the latest High Performance Computing (HPC) hardware and software with a programme of presentations from users who provide delegates with an overview of their use of HPC in real life situations.
The conference programme includes an exhibition of the latest hardware and software releases, a full two-day series of presentations and breakout sessions, the Student Cluster Challenge, plenty of networking opportunities such as the Women in HPC Breakfast, an evening event and much more.
Attendees are able to
- hear success stories and problems encountered as projects make use of the latest HPC tools and equipment, as well as the solutions implemented to make the projects successful,
- communicate with a wide and varied selection of hardware and software vendors and resellers under one roof, providing an excellent opportunity to meet all of your potential suppliers in the one place.
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CIUK is the only UK based HPC and Big Data conference addressing novice, established, public and private sector interests alike and the best networking event I have attended.
Georgina Ellis, Senior Account Manager, Logicalis
We take pride in the fact that CIUK is one of a very small number of HPC events in the UK that provides such a wide and varied programme of events within one conference. Now attracting over 700 attendees each year we are confident that CIUK is the UK’s premier annual HPC conference.
Georgia Lomas, SC Events Administrator
CIUK 2024:Catalysing Research
Held at Manchester Central Convention Complex,
Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December 2024.
Post event resources and videos will be available here, from late January 2025.
FAQs
Is Computing Insight UK for me?
CIUK is aimed at everyone working or interested in HPC facilities.
CIUK will provide you with
- updates on what’s new and what will be released in the near future,
- case studies from researchers sharing details of how they were able to solve problems they encountered.
As a Systems Administrator, CIUK offers
- peer networking opportunities,
- professional engagement with hardware vendors to discuss any site specific issues or operational problems.
As a Budget Holder, Procurement Officer or Operations Manager, CIUK offers opportunities to
- explore what is available within your budget,
- discuss product roadmaps and pricing schedules with multiple vendors.
As a student or young researcher, come and broaden your knowledge! Maybe, you will meet your future employer.
What if HPC is all new to me?
If as a company, you have never used HPC but would like to understand what the benefits could be for your product development, time to market, production costs, etc. then CIUK’s unique programme of user presentations will highlight use cases from individuals and companies that have benefited from the use of HPC facilities and offer some background to help you assess whether HPC is the way ahead.
What will I gain by attending CIUK?
Attendees at CIUK will leave the conference with
- an appreciation of what is new within the HPC community,
- ideas of how HPC can help in their research projects or business development,
- an enriched network of contacts and future collaborations with other like-minded researchers, technical staff and decision makers.
Still not sure?
Have a look at our selection of videos on YouTube from previous CIUK conferences.
CIUK Code Of Conduct
The organisers are committed to making this conference productive and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality or religion/belief. We will not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.
We are committed to achieving a balanced and diverse panel of speakers at all our events by inviting speakers of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, and sexual orientation without compromising the quality, and remaining within the topic, of the programme.
All attendees are asked to adhere to the CIUK Code of Conduct.
