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.
Participants are asked to prepare a keynote speech (5-10 minutes) on a topic. The following topic suggestions provide orientation: Cooling and waste heat utilization, construction projects, energy supply, ecological impact, CO₂ emissions, water consumption, EnEffG, infrastructure for AI requirements. In addition, further topic submissions are also very welcome.
Registration link: https://event.zih.tu-dresden.de/Events/view/126
Contact:
Mario Bielert
Dr. Daniel Hackenberg