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ASU Research Computing Expo 2026

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ASU Research Computing Team
ASU Research Computing Team
HPC Support Team

ASU's annual Research Computing Expo explores groundbreaking advancements and innovative technologies across all scientific fields. Just as space exploration pushes the boundaries of what we know, our event will delve into the vast universe of research, spanning multiple disciplines and domains. Join us as we venture into uncharted territories of knowledge and innovation through cutting-edge research computing resources and services.

Event Details​

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST
Location: Memorial Union, Alumni Lounge — 301 E. Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Registration: Register here

About the Research Computing Expo​

The Research Computing Expo is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of supercomputing for research at ASU. Join us as we showcase the latest advancements and applications of powerful computing resources, pushing the frontiers of research and discovery.

What to Expect​

  • Keynote Presentation: Discover groundbreaking insights with Dr. Sean Harrington, the Director of the AI and Legal Technology Lab, within the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, as he discusses his pioneering work that spans AI-assisted legal education, benchmarking legal AI tools, and developing innovative applications.
  • Research Showcase: Learn more about achievements of the top users of the Artificial Intelligence Research Acceleration (AIR) Platform, as they present their cutting-edge research and innovative applications.
  • Panels: Join a discussion of AIR users and learn how to best make use of this exciting new tool.
  • Industry Speakers: Hear the latest in AI and HPC directly from experts in Nvidia, MathWorks, and more.
  • Workshops: Engage in training sessions covering the fundamentals of supercomputing and research tools.
  • Accessing Research Technology Resources: Learn how to leverage ASU's supercomputing systems and GPUs for accelerated research, explore our secure and regulated services, and learn about the research data management process.

Agenda​

  • Keynote: Sean Harrington: Local Compute for Sensitive Legal Work: Lessons from ASU AIR
  • Zoe Ryan, Nvidia
  • Weibo Li: LLMs for Individual Vaccination Behavior Prediction
  • Taha Shaheen: Training Next-Generation Robots with Foundation Models
  • Som Sagar: Find the Best Harness for Your AI Agent
  • ASU Libraries: Power Up Your Research with the ASU Library
  • Jon Loftin: Agentic AI Workflows with MATLAB and Simulink
  • Jonathan Kurka: Secure Computing and Research Data Management at ASU
  • Other exciting talks:
    • Introduction to the AIR Platform
    • Workflows and Kubernetes
    • External Compute Resources
    • Building an AI Agent

Why Attend the Research Computing Expo?​

  • Gain insights into leveraging supercomputing resources for impactful research.
  • Connect with peers, industry experts, and specialists in research computing.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in research computing technology and applications.

Talks​