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NCC Montenegro and ICT Cortex -Unlocking supercomputing opportunities for industry leaders

On December 18, 2024, the NCC Montenegro in collaboration with ICT Cortex, successfully organized an industry-focused workshop “Supercomputing Opportunities for Industry Leaders”. ICT Cortex as a prominent Montenegrin business association, dedicated to fostering ICT companies collaboration and advancing of IT sector and startup ecosystem in Montenegro, making a fitting partner for HPC/AI industry roadshow initiative conducted within the scope of EuroCC2/EuroCC4SEE project.

The workshop introduced participants to the comprehensive training and service portfolio offered by NCC MNE, while emphasizing the real-world benefits and examples of adopting HPC+ technologies. Key highlights of the workshop:

  • Demonstrating how HPC improves efficiency and accelerates innovation across various industry sectors and applications.
  • Showcasing real-world HPC and AI success stories driving significant business benefits.
  • Explaining how HPC4SME Assessment Tool can support Montenegrin SMEs in evaluating their readiness and potential for HPC/AI adoption.
  • Providing insights into EuroHPC Access Calls process and how innovative companies can leverage subsidized supercomputers access to address their computational needs and challenges.

The workshop attracted industry representatives and domain experts, expressing their keen interest in exploring supercomputing access possibilities and utilizing HPC-powered AI models to leverage their business R&D&I needs.

This initiative underscores NCC MNE’s commitment to bridging the gap between advanced computational technologies and industry needs, fostering a culture of innovation and digital competitiveness in Montenegro’s business ecosystem. By collaborating with organizations like ICT Cortex, NCC MNE continues to create valuable opportunities for knowledge sharing and technology transfer, strategic partnerships and industry onboarding.

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Driving Innovation and Capacity Building: HPC/AI Workshop and Student Conference

The University of Donja Gorica hosted the highly anticipated HPC/AI Workshop and Student Conference on Saturday, December 21st. This event served as a key platform to highlight the outcomes of the HPC4S3ME IPA project and the AIFusion training program supported by the Innovation Fund of Montenegro. Both projects were developed within the framework of EuroCC2/EuroCC4SEE, with support from the NCC Montenegro team. The events showcased significant advancements in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) in Montenegro.

Mr Stevan Cakic presenting AIFustion training supported by the Innovation Fund of Montenegro
Ms Zoja Scekic presenting HPC4S3ME project results

The workshop commenced with presentations on the results and achievements of the HPC4S3ME and AIFusion projects. Participants were also introduced to the activities and contributions of NCC Montenegro and the broader EuroCC2/EuroCC4SEE initiatives. These sessions underscored the critical role of collaboration and innovation in advancing HPC and AI capabilities.

Dr Luka Filipovic discussing the EuroCC2/EuroCC4SEE projects and HPC initiatives/opportunities

A highlight of the event was the student conference, which featured 19 project presentations by student teams, primarily from MSc and BSc programs. These projects demonstrated the creativity, technical acumen, and forward-thinking approaches of the next generation of researchers and innovators. The diversity of ideas presented reflected the growing interest and expertise in leveraging HPC and AI for real-world applications. The project discussed HPC and AI applications in digital transformation of education, medicine, fashion, mathematcis, and tourism.

A variety of interesting project implemented by student teams were presented
Computer vision and robotics applications
AI/ML in education
Potential HPC/AI applications in medicine

The day concluded with a dynamic panel discussion focusing on the potential of HPC and AI, emphasizing the importance of training, skills development, and success stories from academia and industry. Experts and participants engaged in vibrant discussions, exchanging insights and exploring the future possibilities of these transformative technologies.

This event was a great way to conclude activities in 2024

With over 50 attendees, the event fostered a collaborative and engaging atmosphere, encouraging knowledge sharing and networking. The conference provided participants with an inspiring experience, leaving them motivated to explore further advancements in HPC and AI.

Over 50 people attended the event

The event concluded on a high note with a cocktail reception, offering attendees the opportunity to network in an informal setting. This gathering reaffirmed the University of Donja Gorica’s commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in HPC and AI, further establishing its role as a regional leader in these critical domains.

The event finished with a coctail and networking in the club

The Book of abastracts can be accessed by clicking on the image below (link).

Click on image to access the book of abstracts
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HPC/AI Workshop and Student Conference

On Saturday, December 21st, the University of Donja Gorica will host an HPC/AI Workshop and Student Conference, where participants from the AIFusion and HPC4S3ME projects will present their results.

HPC/AI Workshop and student conference are organized in context of HPC4S3ME and AI Fusion projects

The event will include:

  • Presentation of key results and achievements of both projects,
  • NCC Montenegro and EuroCC2/EuroCC4SEE presentation,
  • Presentation of student projects,
  • Panel discussion,
  • Coctail and networking.

Location: AP Amphitheatre, University of Donja Gorica
Time: 10:00am – 16:00pm

The full agenda:

After the program, the socializing will continue with a cocktail.
Join us to celebrate the results and exchange ideas in the field of HPC and AI

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Industry workshop with ICT Cortex: “Supercomputing Opportunities for Industry Leaders”

NCC Montenegro is co-organizing industry-focused workshops and networking events to inspire innovative companies, SMEs and startups to learn how to improve their business processes and accelerate innovations with supercomputing HPC/AI opportunities. NCC experts provide HPC and AI technical expertise and infrastructure access, adjusted to the business environment and industry domains.

In cooperation with ICT Cortex (ICT Cluster for Information Technologies, Innovation, Education, Design and Technology Development in Montenegro)-gathering more than 40 founding members and 1800 IT experts, NCC Montenegro is organizing workshop “Supercomputing Opportunities for Industry Leaders” on 18th of Dec, to present HPC/AI systems and benefits, NCC services and activities, as well as EuroHPC infrastructure opportunities.

Montenegro’s ICT sector has been recognized as the catalyst for the development of an innovative economy and for strengthening the competitiveness and multiple industries. ICT industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in Montenegro accumulating more than €600 in 2022 (vs €124mn in 2012), achieving almost 10% of GDP (vs 4% in 2012) and 21% of country’s total exports (vs 3% in 2017), according to ICT Cortex /CEED Consulting analyses.

We believe that this workshop will increase awareness on HPC&AI opportunities, provide valuable insights and inspirational use cases to the members and partners of ICT Cortex, enabling them to discover supercomputing power to enhance their innovative business and industry competitiveness.

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Master thesis: HPC/AI for breast cancer detection

Ms. Tamara Pavlovic defended her MSc thesis on the use of HPC/AI for creating prediction models for breast cancer detection on 23.10.2024. With the support from NCC Montenegro, Ms Pavlovic did her research in the context of the HPC4S3ME project and the focus was on AI and computer vision applications in medicine. From the motivational point of view, we congratulate Tamara for finalizing and defending her thesis during the Breast Cancer Awareness Month (‘Pink October’) as people around the world adopt the pink colour and display a pink ribbon to raise awareness about breast health.

ABSTRACT – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing numerous sectors, including medicine, by offering innovative methods for diagnosing, treating, and researching diseases. This master’s thesis focuses on the application of AI in the diagnosis of breast cancer, using computer vision algorithms to analyze mammographic images. Through a combination of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and deep learning, models have been developed that identify malignant changes, potentially contributing to earlier and more precise disease detection. The thesis examines in detail how AI can improve the efficiency of screening processes, reduce the time required for diagnosis, and enable a more personalized approach to treatment. In addition to technological progress, ethical issues such as patient safety and the transparency of AI systems are also considered. The results of this study confirm that the application of AI in breast cancer diagnostics can significantly enhance medical procedures. The models tested, ResNet152 and DenseNet121, demonstrated quite good performance in classifying breast cancer. Their AUC scores, which exceed the threshold of 0.9, indicate their potential for use in clinical practice. These findings not only contribute to the improvement of diagnostic processes but also open up opportunities for further research and development of AI technologies in medicine.

This research was done in th context of HPC4S3ME and with the support from EUROCC NCC Montenegro
Ms Pavlovic finalized her thesis during the Breast Cancer Awareness Month (‘Pink October’)
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The AI Conference on Building a National AI Strategy

The AI Conference, organized by the World Bank on September 24-25, 2024, in Budva, Montenegro, brought together global AI experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from both the public sector and academia to explore the integration of AI into national strategies/policies, government operations, and public services. Representatives from NCC Montenegro actively participated in the two-day workshops, engaging in discussions on AI opportunities, challenges, and practical use cases for public administration. They emphasize the importance of digital upskilling and AI expertise, the need for data repositories and open data policies, and the establishment of advanced computing infrastructure. NCC also elaborated on its activities and efforts in the development of a HPC/AI ecosystem in Montenegro.

Mr. Marash Dukaj, Minister of Public Administration, delivered a welcoming speech recognizing the necessity of AI and its potential to enhance public administration, economic development, and societal progress. He highlighted AI’s ability to enrich citizens’ lives through personalized services, enhanced resource management, business process optimization, and new innovation opportunities. The Ministry of Public Administration, in partnership with the World Bank through the BEST project, is set to develop a strategic roadmap for AI adoption in Montenegro.

Dr. Keegan McBride, lecturer in AI, Government, and Policy at the Oxford Internet Institute, outlined essential AI concepts for public sector implementation. Barbara Ubaldi, Head of the Digital Government and Data Unit at OECD, shared valuable insights from AI strategies in OECD countries, highlighting various public sector AI applications, and lessons learned. AI expert, Varun Hemachandran presented practical examples of AI in government contexts, while Divya Siddarth, Executive Director of the Collective Intelligence Project, stressed the critical role of stakeholder engagement in AI development.

Participants engaged in working groups and brainstorming sessions focused on envisioning a national AI strategy, creating building blocks for AI governance, and addressing potential challenges in administrative services, tax policies, and digital health. The conference provided a dynamic platform for discussing strategic, transparent, and responsible approaches to AI integration in the public sector, fostering valuable knowledge, insights and networking opportunities to advance Montenegro’s AI agenda.

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AI and Data-intensive Applications EuroHPC JU Access call 2024

The call is designed to serve industry organisations, small to medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, as well as public sector entities, requiring access to supercomputing resources to perform artificial intelligence and data-intensive activities.

Start date: time-to-resources-access of one (1) month after the date of cut-off.

Duration: The allocations are granted for one (1) year.

Next cut-off dates: 11 Oct 2024, 22 Nov 2024.

For more information, feel free to visit our website eurohpc-ju.europa.eu or drop an email to access@eurohpc-ju.europa.eu

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