Part of ECMWF's 50th anniversary celebrations in Bologna taking place at:
DAMA - Tecnopolo di Bologna, Via Stalingrado 84/3, 40128 Bologna
Exploring the past, present and future of HPC in meteorology
Overview and theme
As we celebrate 50 years of ECMWF, we invited you to the 21st edition of our biennial workshop on the use of high-performance computing (HPC) in meteorology, taking place from 15 to 19 September in Bologna, Italy.
This year's theme, Exploring the Past, Present and Future of HPC in Meteorology, highlights the transformative impact that high-performance computing has had over the years in advancing weather forecasting, climate modelling, and extreme event prediction and the crucial role it continues to play in the present and in the future.
With the rapid evolution of exascale computing, data-driven modelling, and sustainability challenges, this workshop provided a timely opportunity to reflect on the past, assess current developments, and explore future directions in computational meteorology.
We welcomed researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to join us in examining cutting-edge advances, engaging in insightful discussions, and sharing breakthroughs with leading scientists and technologists shaping the future of the field.
Workshop description and aims
Every two years, ECMWF hosts a workshop on the use of high-performance computing (HPC) in meteorology. The workshop provides an opportunity to bring together experts from across the national weather centres, academia and industry to discuss and present recent developments and impact of high-performance computing for weather forecasting applications.
It was opportune, given the Centre’s 50 years of operation, to reflect on the role of supercomputing facilities in advancing insights into numerical weather prediction and how these services will need to evolve to meet the new challenges facing the meteorology communities.
Our aim is to provide a forum where users from our Member States and experts around the world can report on recent experiences, achievements and plans in the diverse field of high-performance computing.
