1st Networking meeting for HPC data center infrastructures

Higher power densities, increasing demands on energy efficiency and sustainable cooling and waste heat utilization pose major challenges for data centers. The exchange of best practices and innovative solutions is therefore essential. In order to address these issues in a targeted manner, the ZIH is initiating a first networking meeting on data center infrastructure in Dresden at the beginning of May 2025. The member organizations of the Gauss Alliance will focus on current infrastructure aspects of HPC operation: from intelligent cooling strategies and alternative free cooling methods to innovative construction concepts and the optimization of energy supply. Ecological topics such as CO₂ reduction, water management and energy efficiency also play a central role. In addition to technical discussions and a valuable exchange of experiences, the meeting will provide exclusive insights into our own infrastructure. Guided tours of the Lehmann Center and the heat pump building of the Dresden district heating network will show how sustainable HPC concepts are implemented in practice. This underlines the ZIH's commitment to actively developing the operation of HPC data centers and jointly advancing sustainable solutions.

Registration: https://event.zih.tu-dresden.de/Events/view/126