2025-05-20 –, Erik de Vries
The MesoNET initiative is redefining the landscape of high-performance computing (HPC) in France by establishing a distributed national mesocentre infrastructure that bridges regional and national computational resources. Coordinated within the Equip@meso framework and supported by GENCI, MesoNET unites over twenty academic and research institutions to enhance technological capabilities, stimulate regional innovation, and foster collaboration across the HPC ecosystem.
In this presentation, Arnaud Renard will unveil the strategic vision, architecture, and operational achievements of MesoNET, including its €30.4 million investment over six years. Attendees will gain insights into the platform’s state-of-the-art computing and storage resources—ranging from GPU clusters and ARM-based systems to quantum and vectorial architectures—designed to support research, education, and industry.
Key topics will include:
• The integration of AI and HPC infrastructures across regions
• Federated storage and shared services enabling data mobility and security
• Training and support initiatives tailored for researchers, educators, and SMEs
• The roadmap toward a Research Infrastructure (IR) aligned with national and European strategies
This session is essential for anyone interested in the future of decentralized supercomputing, collaborative research platforms, and the role of regional hubs in accelerating scientific and technological excellence.
Due to Arnaud Renard presence at another conference in France, he will give his presentation online.
Directeur du Centre de Calcul Régional ROMEO, Expert R&T HPC et IA, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne.