Summer School 2026
High-Performance Computing and Emerging Trends
Luxembourg
5-14 July 2026
University of Luxembourg / Marienthal Youth Center
The EUMaster4HPC Summer School 2026 entitled “High-Performance Computing and Emerging Trends” will take place from 5 to 14 July 2026 at the Marienthal Youth Center and the University of Luxembourg in Belval, Luxembourg.
The University of Luxembourg is a leading European research university, renowned for excellence in science, engineering, and technology. Its modern facilities and vibrant academic community provide an inspiring environment for this specialised programme.
The Summer School programme will be organised around the evolution of HPC across AI-driven, quantum, data-centric, and sustainable computing paradigms. It will address the integration of AI workloads, focusing on scalability, performance-energy trade-offs, and algorithmic co-design. A dedicated session will explore quantum computing, emphasising hybrid quantum-classical approaches and the maturity of quantum technologies for scientific use. Subsequent sessions will examine data-intensive HPC, cybersecurity and system resilience as cross-cutting challenges that shape reliable and secure computational infrastructures. Industry-led site visits will provide practical insights into real-world system design and energy management. The programme will conclude with sessions on sustainable HPC, linking architectural, algorithmic, and data-driven advances to long-term scientific impact.
External Master’s / PhD students can apply to the Summer School. Application deadline: 30 May 2026.
Organisers
Sponsors
Preliminary agenda
| Date | Time | Session theme | Description | |
| 5 July 2026 | Arrival | |||
| 6 July 2026 | HPC Continuum 2026 Conference | |||
| 7 July 2026 | HPC Continuum 2026 Conference | |||
| 8 July 2026 | HPC Continuum 2026 Conference | |||
| 9 July 2026 | 08:30 – 09:00 | Applied AI and Machine Learning Frameworks | Prof. Abbas Turki (Sorbonne Université) | |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Distributed AI factories, the pathway to Affordable, Sustainable, Resilient, and Sovereign AI | TONOMIA | ||
| 10:00 – 13:00 | HPC Hands-on Lab
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Microsoft + Red Oak Consulting (Microsoft Partner) | ||
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Quantum Hands-on Lab
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Microsoft + Cronos Group (Microsoft Partner) | ||
| 10 July 2026 | 08:15 – 12:00 | Industry visits | ||
| 13:30 – 16:00 | HPC Use Case | MathWorks | ||
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Beyond the Prompt: Navigating the Shift to Agentic AI and Autonomous Systems | Dr. Thomas Scherer, Google | ||
| 11 July 2026 | 08:00 – 12:00 | Industry workshop | Goodyear | |
| 12:00-18:00 | Social activities | |||
| 12 July 2026 | 08:00 – 12:00 | Social activities | ||
| 13:00-20:00 | Social activities | |||
| 13 July 2026 | 08:00 – 08:30 | Energy-Efficient Neural Networks and Green AI | Bole Ma, NHR@FAU | |
| 08:30 –09:00 | The HPC Continuum for Trustworthy NLP: Scaling Explainability, Evaluation, and Responsibility in Language Models | Salima Lamsiyah, University of Luxembourg | ||
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Software Verification and Validation (SVV) | Yoann Marquer, UNiversity of Luxembourg | ||
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Hands-on session on High Performance Data Analytics | Dr. Aleksandra Rancic | ||
| 11:30 – 13:00 | TBA | TBA | ||
| 14:00 – 17:00 | Cybersecurity | Prof. Gabrielle Lenzini, University of Luxembourg,Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) | ||
| 14 July 2026 | 9:00-12:00 | Transversal skill training | Karina Pešatová, IT4Innovations | |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | How to teach/inform about AI and HPC to beginners/laypeople and why this is important | Dr. Christophe Stammet | ||
| 11:15 – 12:00 | TBA | TBA | ||
| 13:00 – 18:00 | AI Factory Luxembourg / work in Lux | |||
| 18:00 | Closing cocktail | |||
Academic programme
Lectures will cover AI–HPC convergence, sustainable and energy-efficient computing, digital twins and smart cities, finance and data-driven governance, quantum acceleration, and European processor initiatives. Lecturers are drawn from the EuroCC2 project, the University of Luxembourg, EUMaster4HPC partner institutions, and invited international experts.
Industry programme
Companies and research organisations will contribute hands-on sessions highlighting HPC applications in AI, fintech, sustainability, and advanced engineering. Participants will also visit leading HPC companies based in Luxembourg.
Social Programme
Details on social activities will be announced soon.
Location
The Summer School will be hosted primarily at the Marienthal Youth Center, a venue surrounded by nature that offers accommodation and working spaces reserved exclusively for participants.
The 6, 7, 8 and 9 July, as well as the closing ceremonies will take place at the University of Luxembourg campus in Belval, one of Europe’s most innovative academic hubs.
Accommodation
Students will have the privilege to stay in Marienthal Youth Center, a former Monastery, that existed since 1232, acquired in 1974 by the State and made available to the National Youth Service (SNJ). The estate, which currently extends over an area of about 7 hectares, was declared a National Monument in 2002 and inaugurated as a Youth Center in 2016.
Accommodation at the Youth Center Marienthal is provided in a total of 18 rooms distributed across three floors. Rooms are available for 2, 6, or 8 occupants, offering a communal and collaborative environment for participants. Each floor is equipped with two rooms of each size, allowing for a total capacity of 96 people.
Students who prefer to stay at a hotel off-campus may do so at their own expense, but they will need to arrange their own transport to and from the site.
Catering
Breakfast and dinner are included for students staying in Marienthal, alongside two coffee breaks a day and lunch
Travel and Transportation
Getting to Marienthal
Marienthal Youth Center is located approximately 25 km from Luxembourg Airport (Findel). Luxembourg is the first country in the world to offer free public transport nationwide; participants can reach the venue from the airport or the central train station via a combination of trains and buses at no cost. A taxi ride from the airport takes around 30 minutes and costs approximately 60–70 euros. Get more details on the Marienthal venue.
Discover Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a vibrant European capital and a major technological hub, perfectly situated in the heart of Western Europe. It is exceptionally well-connected to all major European cities by direct flights or via high-speed TGV train (only 2 hours from Paris). Bordering France, Germany, and Belgium, the country is also easily accessible by road or rail from across the continent. Its central location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the Greater Region or other European landmarks during the summer.
Visa Information
As Luxembourg is part of the Schengen Area, there is no visa requirement for passport holders from EU/EEA countries. For participants from other countries, a short-stay Schengen visa may be required. We recommend checking the official Guichet.lu portal for specific requirements and if a visa is required, please let us know and start the application process early if needed. The University of Luxembourg shall provide you with an invitation letter for the application.
Conditions and Fees
For EUMaster4HPC programme students:
EUMaster4HPC programme students only need to cover their travel costs to Luxembourg and back. Their accommodation and attendance at the Summer School are arranged and fully covered directly by the organisers.
For External students:
There is a limited number of spots available for external students.
External students should submit their application, which should include a CV and a letter of motivation explaining why they believe they could benefit from this Summer School, the types of High-Performance Computing emerging trends they are currently working with, and those they plan to work on in the future.
External students must arrange and cover the expenses for their travel to Luxembourg and back.
The fees for external students are determined as below:
- Students from EUMaster4HPC Partner Universities: 500€
- Students from other Universities: 1000€
The fees for external students include:
- Attendance at the Summer School educational programme and all study materials
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner and two coffee breaks per day
- Social activities
- Activities related to the Summer School
The fees for external students do not include:
- Travel expenses
- Insurance
- Other personal expenses
The cancellation policy will be communicated to accepted participants at a later stage.
Any questions?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at eumaster4hpc@uni.lu