On October 15, starting at 10:00 AM, the course “AI and HPC for Business Innovation: Strategies, Technologies, and Regulations” will take place in Bologna. It is designed for entrepreneurs, executives, project managers, R&D leaders, and IT professionals interested in business innovation.
High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) offer significant opportunities for companies. A clear understanding of how these technologies can transform production processes and decision-making is key to fully leverage their potential.
The course aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the strategic role of HPC and Artificial Intelligence in the industrial sector, through an intensive program combining lectures and the analysis of real-world case studies.
Organized by CINECA and the University of Bologna, the course provides an overview of supercomputing, application software, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and the AI Act.
PROGRAM
10:00 – 13:00
Introduction to AI
The need for Supercomputing in training AI models
Examples of industrial innovation projects using AI techniques
Overview of the services offered by IT4LIA AI Factory and access methods for companies
14:00 – 17:00
General provisions and guiding principles of the AI Act
Analysis of prohibited practices under the AI Act
Requirements and compliance for high-risk AI systems
Features and implications of GPAI models, such as GPT and other large models
Introduction to sandboxes: logic, functioning methods, benefits, and best practices
Q&A session and discussion with the audience
Classes will be held in italian at Sala Kelsen, Alma AI, Via Galliera 3, Bologna. Registration remains open while spots last.
