As Europe steps up its efforts to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global technology
landscape, resilience, strategic autonomy, and the ability to scale innovation into tangible
impact are becoming critical priorities. Nordic Supercomputing Summit 2026 – Scaling
Up Innovation for Impact brings together RDI leaders, startups, SMEs, technology
providers, and public initiatives to connect with industry decision-makers and explore
how supercomputing and cutting-edge technologies can drive real business value.
As part of the EuroCC ecosystem, the Summit goes beyond discussion by enabling
concrete action. Participants gain practical guidance on accessing high-performance
computing (HPC) resources, AI capabilities, and expert support, including pathways to
emerging AI Factories and their services. The focus is on helping organisations at every
stage, from early innovators to start-ups and established industry players, turn ideas into
scalable solutions and measurable outcomes.
At the core of the event is the role of supercomputing, AI, and advanced digital
infrastructure as catalysts for scaling innovation. These technologies enable faster
development cycles, smarter operations, and data-driven decision-making, empowering
organisations to move from experimentation to impact and growth.
Through strong collaboration across the Nordic RDI ecosystem, the Summit
demonstrates how targeted support - including skills development, infrastructure access,
and aligned policies - helps lower barriers and accelerate adoption. The result is a clear
pathway from innovation to impact: new services, improved efficiency, and sustainable,
scalable growth.
The Nordic Supercomputing Summit is a hands-on platform for those looking not just to
understand supercomputing, but to really use it. It connects industry leaders, innovators,
start-up ecosystem enthusiasts and experts with the tools, networks, and services
needed to move from ambition to implementation of scaled ideas and delivering impact.
Join us on the eve of Slush and start the week with practical insights and strategic
direction - where innovation is scaled, and impact is delivered.
Program
8.30-9.00 | Morning Coffee & Networking
- Location: Vuolenkoski Networking Space
- Start the day with coffee, explore the partner stands, and connect with peers.
9.00-9.10 | Welcome & Introduction
- Location: Fred Main Hall
- Susanne Sjöblom, Manager of EuroCC Finland, CSC
- Opening words and introduction to the day.
9.10-9.40 | Keynote: European HPC Strategy
- Location: Fred Main Hall
- How supercomputing helps shape Europe’s future competitiveness. (Speaker to be announced)
9.40-11.00 | How to Build Business with Supercomputing
- Location: Fred Main Hall
- From experiments to impact: Scaling Business with Supercomputing. Hear short, high-impact case studies from Nordic companies including Gosta Labs, FP Aqua, and Trebble.
- Gosta Labs/TBA (Finland) · FP Aqua/TBA (Denmark) · Trebble/TBA (Iceland) · TBA
11.00-12.15 | Lunch & Networking
- Location: Vuolenkoski Networking Space
- Lunch, networking, and partner stands.
12.15-12.45 | Keynote: Skills and Funding
- Location: Fred Main Hall
- Insights into developing talent and securing funding for HPC initiatives. (Speaker to be announced)
12.45-14.00 | Keynote: Innovation Policy and Competence Development
- Location: Fred Main Hall
- A deep dive into innovation policy and competence development within the Nordic tech landscape.
14.00-14.30 | Coffee Break & Networking
- Location: Vuolenkoski Networking Space
- Coffee, networking, and partner stands.
14.30-16.00 | HPC in Action – Real HPC Applications Transforming the Nordics
- Location: Fred Main Hall
- Real HPC applications transforming the Nordics, featuring presentations from Posiva, BrainCapture, KTH Center for Scientific Computing, and City of Stockholm and KCSC.
- Posiva/TBA (Finland) · BrainCapture/TBA (Denmark) · KTH Center for Scientific Computing / Patrick Norman (Sweden) · City of Stockholm and KCSC / Daniel Schlesinger and Tuan Anh Dao (Sweden)
16.00-16.30 | Coffee Break & Networking
- Location: Vuolenkoski Networking Space
- Coffee, networking, and partner stands.
16:30 – 17:30 | Beyond Today: Emerging Technologies
- Location: Fred Main Hall
- Exploring emerging technologies, including Quantum / Hybrid computing and Digital twins.
- Quantum / Hybrid computing — Mikael Johansson, Quantum Technologies Manager, CSC · Digital twins — Rocco Sedona, Deputy Head of Simulation and Data Lab, Jülich Supercomputing Centre
17:30 – 17:45 | Closing Remarks
- Location: Fred Main Hall
17:45 – 19:00 | Afterwork & Networking
- Location: Vuolenkoski Networking Space
- Wrap up the day with informal networking and discussions.
Combine the Summit with Slush
The Summit takes place on the eve of Slush 2026 in Helsinki, making it an ideal opportunity to combine both events in a single trip. Participants can kick off the week with practical insights into HPC, AI, and digital innovation before joining one of Europe's leading startup and investor conferences.
The Summit can also be combined with the Slush Investor Sprint 2026, offering a focused programme for companies looking to combine technology and innovation with investor engagement, networking and access to the Nordic startup ecosystem.
Together, the two activities offer a unique combination of technology, innovation, networking, and access to international investors and ecosystem partners.
Member support
As a DigitalLead member, you may be eligible for partial financial support for participating in the Nordic Supercomputing Summit. If you would like to learn more about the available support, please contact Iben Bondegaard Andersen (iba@digitallead.dk).
