On May 27, 2025, the National Competence Center for HPC in Montenegro organized a one-day short course titled “Introduction to SLURM on Computing Cluster.” This training session was designed to introduce participants to the basics of SLURM, the most widely used workload manager for high-performance computing environments.
dr Luka Filipovic gave an introduction to UDG computiong cluster, SLURM comands
The course gathered 13 attendees, including postgraduate students, academic researchers, and a few representatives from industry. The participants had the opportunity to learn how to submit, manage, and monitor jobs on an HPC system using SLURM through a mix of theoretical overview and hands-on examples.
ms Enisa Trubljanin presented her research, activity of UDG AI Club
The short course started with a presentation from ms Enisa Trubljanin, where she discussed the use of AI and HPC in education. She was focused on developing prediction models for computer vision. Then, dr Luka Filipovic gave a presentation on SLURM with practical examples and demonstrations on UDG cluster. The course was wrapped up with presentation by mr Dejan Babic, who described Conda and demonstrated how it can be used for creation of virtual environments for different HPC experiments. Finally, Luka and Dejan discussed the Jupyter notbook setup on UDG cluster, its configuration and access.
mr Dejan Babic gave a presentation of Conda and its use on UDG cluster
With a focus on practical knowledge and real-world usage scenarios, the training aimed to support users in better utilizing HPC resources for data processing, simulations, and advanced research tasks.
The course gathered 13 attendees: students, academic researchers, and representatives from industry.
Together with NVIDIA and OpenACC organization, EuroCC2 will host a virtual Profiling AI Software Bootcamp on July 9-10, 2025.
The Profiling AI Software Bootcamp covers the process and tools needed to profile AI and machine learning applications to fully utilize high-performance systems. Attendees will learn to profile applications using NVIDIA Nsight™ Systems, a system-wide performance analysis tool; analyze and identify optimization opportunities; and improve performance of applications to scale efficiently across systems of any quantity or size of CPUs and GPUs. Additionally, this bootcamp will walk through the system topology to learn the dynamics of multi-GPU and multi-node connections and architecture.
People who complete the bootcamp are encouraged to apply to participate in the upcoming EuroCC AI Hackathon, which will be open for applications shortly.
Due to EuroCC2 regulations, generic or private email addresses cannot be accepted. Please use your official university or company email address to prove your affiliation when applying.
Application Deadline: 16th June 2025
Prerequisites: Basic experience with Python programming and PyTorch distributed training.
Event format: This bootcamp will be hosted online in Central European Summer Time (CEST). All communication will be through Zoom, Slack and email.
Compute Resources: Attendees will be given access to a GPU cluster for the duration of the bootcamp.
HPC Serbia organized a face-to-face regional EuroCC4SEE Workshop in Belgrade from 20 to 22 May 2025. NCC Montenegro team members participated in the event and give presentation about National Competence Center in HPC Montenegro.
EuroCC4SEE representatives
The EuroCC4SEE Workshop in Belgrade started today with welcome messages given by Dr. Nadja Schauffler from the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart, Dr. Antun Balaž from the Institute of Physics Belgrade, and Prof. Miloš Cvetanović from the University of Belgrade School of Electrical Engineering. The first day of the workshop focused on academic topics, showcasing a series of presentations that illustrate the application of HPC, HPDA, and AI in research.
prof. dr Enis Kocan (UCG) gave a presentation on NCC Montenegro and SME collaboration
The first day of the EuroCC4SEE workshop featured a series of engaging presentations highlighting the diverse applications of high-performance computing (HPC) across scientific disciplines.
dr Bojana Malisic giving a statement for the media
The second day of the EuroCC4SEE Workshop in Belgrade began with a session focused on SMEs, while the afternoon session included presentations on the use of HPC in public administration. During second day were discussed the emerging opportunities for SMEs within the HPC ecosystem. Team members introduced support structures aimed at making advanced computing more accessible to smaller businesses and highlighted case studies of SME innovation enabled by HPC services. The afternoon session of the workshop highlighted impactful applications of HPC/HPDA/AI in public administration, showcasing how advanced technologies are being integrated into public services, environmental monitoring, and digital governance.
Exchange of experiences and industry engagement
The EuroCC4SEE Workshop wrapped up on 22 May, showcasing the best practices shared by teams from the regional competence centers. NCC Montenegro team members participated in the event and give presentation – showcase examples of HPC applications in Montenegro with focus on eveloping SME and Startup Ecosystems; on the digitally mature IT sector, PoC prioritization using EuroHPC and national computing infrastructures, enhancing HPC engagement in academia etc.
The workshop aimed to enhance regional collaboration, coordinate training activities, and maximize the impact of NCC’s regional events to promote HPC/AI technologies and advancements across Southeast Europe.
We are pleased to announce that the Online Course on Prompt Engineering, which started on April 7, 2025, has been successfully completed!
Organized by NCC Montenegro within the EuroCC2 project, the course attracted participants from academia, industry, and the public sector, reflecting growing interest in large language models (LLMs) and the practical skills required to effectively interact with AI systems through prompt engineering.
Throughout the course, attendees explored the foundations of prompt engineering, best practices for writing effective prompts, and hands-on examples using state-of-the-art LLMs. The interactive format encouraged active learning and provided participants with the tools to apply AI more efficiently in their domains.
We thank all participants for their engagement and look forward to continuing to support skill development in AI, HPC, and digital transformation through future training opportunities.
This was the second time the course ran, bringing the toal number of participants to over 70
During the panel “AI and HPC: drivers of your career” held at the University of Donja Gorica as part of the EuroCC project, our alumni sent clear messages that changes do not come by themselves, but are driven by people ready to learn, take responsibility and act. At a time when the borders between the real and digital world are being erased faster than ever before, Montenegro is increasingly positioning itself as a place where ideas with global potential are born.
Panel je uključio 4 eksperta i osnivača uspješnih firmi u Crnoj Gori
In the opening address, it was pointed out that AI and HPC are not just abstract technological terms, but concrete tools that change the way we live, work, educate and communicate. Today, more than ever, the question is not whether AI will change our daily lives, but how we, as individuals and as a community, will respond to those changes. In that spirit, the panelists shared their experiences, dilemmas and visions, but also sent strong messages to students who will be the bearers of that transformation.
Veliko interesovanje kod studenata
Anton Jurovicki, CEO of Coinis, spoke about the necessity for the education system in Montenegro to make a step towards a more practical and flexible approach to learning. As he says, technologies change almost on a daily basis, and that is why it is crucial that young people do not wait for the system to prepare them, but actively search for knowledge themselves, through projects, practices and direct cooperation with industry. He especially emphasized that today’s students are the ones who already have the opportunity to shape the local technological ecosystem and make Montenegro the digital center of the region. He encouraged male and female students not to hesitate to step into these fields, because their very presence can bring a key change in the way technology shapes our society.
Preko 100 posjetilaca je ispratilo diskusiju
Milutin Pavićević, commercial director of Alicorn, with extensive experience in the video game industry, spoke about the role of artificial intelligence in creative processes. He pointed out that AI is not the enemy of creativity, but a tool that can expand the boundaries of imagination and accelerate the development of games, narratives and digital worlds. However, as he says, it is crucial that people remain at the center of that process, because AI does not understand context, emotion and purpose, and that these are values that only human consciousness can bring. Milutin pointed out the challenges faced by male and female students when entering the industry, from lack of practical experience to lack of understanding of business processes. He emphasized that employers are not only looking for technical knowledge, but the ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly and think critically. In this sense, he called on young people to develop soft skills, but also to take responsibility for personal improvement, because the industry is no longer waiting but looking for those who are ready today.
Svi učesnici panela su već ostvarili saradnju sa NCC Montenegro i UDG
Miodrag Vujković, founder of Inovative, spoke about how to overcome the fear of technology. He said resistance often comes from a lack of understanding rather than an actual inability to apply the technologies. His message was clear: “Technology should be an ally, not a threat.” Through specific examples, he explained how AI and HPC can help in market analysis, resource optimization and making better business decisions. He particularly referred to the future of business in which, as he believes, AI will play a key role, but with the active participation of people who understand the wider context. The entrepreneurs of the future, according to him, will be those who know how to combine analytics, intuition and ethics.
Stevan Šandi, the founder of BixBit, shared his experience on the development of AI products from the perspective of a domestic company. A successful AI product, in his opinion, depends not only on code but on clear purpose, understanding of users and continuous optimization. He also warned that technologies like AI and HPC require responsible behavior, especially when it comes to data security and privacy. Stevan underlined that individuals, not systems, bear the greatest responsibility for the protection of their data, as well as the data of other people. In a world where everything is connected, the boundaries of privacy are getting thinner, and trust is becoming the most valuable currency.
In the end, all the speakers agreed that the key is in education, critical thinking, openness to collaboration and willingness to constantly learn. AI and HPC are not replacing humans but opening the door to completely new ways of working and thinking. But only those who are ready to recognize these changes, adapt and take responsibility will be the leaders of the future.
The one-day short course “From Personal Computing to HPC”, held on April 29, 2025, successfully brought together around 20 participants from academia, industry, and public institutions. The course offered a practical introduction to the evolution from everyday computing environments to high-performance computing (HPC), with a focus on real-world applications and national infrastructure.
There was around 20 attendees, mainly students from the second year of Information Systems and Electrical Engineering
Lecturers Dejan Babić and Elvis Taruh guided attendees through key concepts, showcasing how HPC resources can be leveraged for data-intensive tasks and advanced simulations. Through interactive discussions and live demonstrations, participants gained insights into the capabilities of Montenegro’s EuroCC infrastructure and how to access and utilize HPC resources for their own research or professional needs. The course sparked meaningful exchanges and interest in further training, highlighting the growing demand for computational skills in diverse fields.
Mr. Elvis Taruh gave introduction to UDG clkuster and his experiences with moving experiments to HPC environmentMr Dejan Babic gave presentation on the use of UDG cluster for solving his research use case (AI in medicine)
Across two focused sessions, the course covered key aspects of modern web development and machine learning integration. The first session introduced the development of dynamic web applications using Python and Flask, emphasizing structured user management, authentication systems, clean interface design, and automated email notifications to enhance functionality.
Mr. Ivan Jovovic was responsible for second part that took place on 26.4.2025.
The second session built on this foundation by integrating machine learning models for real-time image recognition within the web application. Participants worked on deploying pre-trained AI models, handling image uploads, and managing prediction outputs, with a brief overview of how high-performance computing (HPC) resources can support model training and updates.
There was about 20 people in this hands on session
Together, these sessions demonstrated a complete workflow — from backend development to AI model integration — highlighting how advanced technologies can be combined to create intelligent, scalable web solutions.
