The Convergence of HPC, AI, and Quantum Computing: A Vision for the Future of Science (Part 2)
November 4th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
Online
November 4th, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
Online
About the Session
In September 2025, HPC visionary Dr. Satoshi Matsuoka, Director of RIKEN's Center for Computational Science, explained the many advanced computing activities his computational science center is engaged in to advance scientific discoveries and the frontiers of human knowledge. In this session, he will share his views on the challenges, trends, and next steps in HPC, AI, and quantum computing and how they will converge to fundamentally transform scientific discovery. Dr. Matsuoka will discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by this convergence, from hybrid AI/HPC workflows to quantum-HPC integration, and what this means for accelerating scientific breakthroughs in the next decade.
Catch up on Part 1
Speaker
Satoshi Matsuoka
Director, RIKEN's Center for Computational Science
Satoshi Matsuoka is the Director of the RIKEN Center for Computational Science (R-CCS) in Japan, where he leads the development and operation of the flagship Fugaku supercomputer. He is a renowned computer scientist and thought leader in high-performance computing, with a focus on large-scale parallel systems, AI integration, and energy efficiency. He previously led the development of the TSUBAME series of supercomputers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology.
His most famous awards include:
ACM Gordon Bell Prizes (2011, 2021): The most prestigious award in the field of supercomputing. He is a two-time winner.
IEEE-CS Sidney Fernbach Award (2014): One of the highest honors in the field of HPC.
IEEE-CS Seymour Cray Computer Engineering Award (2022): The highest award in computer engineering and supercomputing, making him the only individual to receive both the Fernbach and Seymour Cray awards.
Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon (2022): A prestigious commendation from the Emperor of Japan for his academic and scientific contributions.