Integrated and federated HPC and quantum computing infrastructure (Presentation and Panel)

Kristel F. L. Michielsen

Beniamino Di Martino, Antônio Espósito, Raffaele Maddaloni +1 more

Thomas L. Beck, Alessandro Baroni, Ryan S. Bennink +15 more

Panagiotis Krokidas, Christoforos S. Rekatsinas, Periklis Terlixidis +4 more

This white paper presents an overview of the current state of the art in high-performance computing (HPC) and its convergence with cloud technologies, with a strategic focus on innovation management and exploitation. It outlines recent advances in cloud-based HPC services, hybrid architectures, and federated systems that integrate edge, cloud, and HPC resources. Emerging paradigms such as federated learning, AIdriven optimization, and sustainable computing are analyzed for their transformative potential. Special emphasis is placed on the NOUS project, which exemplifies a holistic approach to federated HPC-cloud services, combining technical innovation with robust exploitation strategies. NOUS goes one step beyond and explores the integration of quantum computing in handling data existing in the cloud. As of late 2025, the synergy between Cloud Computing and Quantum Computing (QC) has matured into a functional "Quantum-as-a-Service" (QaaS) model. While physical quantum hardware remains too fragile for on-premise deployment, cloud providers have democratized access to the "Quantum Stack." This report highlights this progress, the issues and real future applications. NOUS addresses European priorities for digital sovereignty and data interoperability, supporting scalable, privacy-preserving, and AI-enabled HPC workflows. The paper concludes with a roadmap that positions NOUS as a reference architecture and innovation catalyst for Europe's distributed computing ecosystem.

Sandra Catalán, Rocío Carratalá-Sáez, Vicente López-Oliva +2 more

This paper presents an overview of the two posters accepted for the EduPar’25 poster session. The poster session serves as a valuable opportunity for community interaction, encouraging discussions on innovative approaches and emerging ideas.High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Quantum Computing (QC) are both critical for advancing computational capabilities, each complementing the other in solving complex problems. HPC provides the classical infrastructure necessary for simulating and optimizing quantum algorithms, enabling researchers to test and refine quantum models before deploying them on quantum hardware. The integration of HPC and QC paves the way for breakthroughs in scientific discovery, artificial intelligence, and next-generation computing technologies.In the first poster, the authors propose a workshop aimed at introducing secondary school students to the fundamentals of Quantum Computing (QC) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) combining a theoretical presentation with an escape room hands-on experience. The second poster explores how postgraduate students learn HPC skills through a qualitative approach, aligning key themes with learning theories and proposing interventions into undergraduate modules.

National Press Associates