AI & Compute – Research Computing Platform (RCP) – Exchange session

Published

30 September, 2024

The EPFL AI Center is delighted to invite you to join the exchange session about the Research Computing Platform (RCP).

Are you building, training ML models? Are you currently facing challenges regarding IT infrastructure, and looking for reliable, collaborative, high-capacity, and affordable storage solutions to manage your research data? Are you seeking information about the computing costs? 

The Research Computing Platform (RCP) offers campus-wide IT infrastructure geared for the research community. The offering includes a GPU infrastructure (> 400) aiming at making AI compute as accessible as possible throughout the campus. 

This event will provide insights into the various services RCP offers to the EPFL research community. 

Event Details:

  • Date: October 9, 2024 
  • Time: 14:00-15:00
  • Location: ELE 117 – AI Center Lounge 
  • Registration required, with your EPFL email address (limited seats): HERE
Program

  • 14:00-14:30: Presentation of the RCP infrastructure and services (incl. storage, compute, file transfer, GPU-based service offer, HaaS…)
    • Khadidja Malleck, Operational Director
    • Nicolas Barrière, Infrastructure architect 
    • Miguel Fontes Medeiros, System specialist
    • Yoann Moulin, Infrastructure architect 
    • Mateo Muller, Systems specialist
  • 14:30-15:00: Q&A and hands-on questions with the RCP team

(Refreshments provided)

How It Works:

  1. Register and share some previous thoughts: Did you know about the RCP before? Are you running simulations? Have you planned computing resources in your project?
  2. Bring a Laptop and your questions: the RCP team will be there to address your question based on your specific use case.
  3. Discussion: gather to share your challenges, receive constructive feedback, and explore potential collaborations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how RCP can support your research endeavors. 

We look forward to seeing you there!