12–13 Nov 2026
HUN-REN Headquarters
Europe/Budapest timezone

Towards Dedicated AI Infrastructure at Wigner RCP: Motivations and Challenges

12 Nov 2026, 16:45
25m
HUN-REN Headquarters

HUN-REN Headquarters

1054 Budapest Alkotmány utca 29.

Speaker

Ádám Pintér

Description

The development and operation of private Artificial Intelligence (AI) capacity represents a strategic opportunity for research institutions and R&D-intensive companies to strengthen scientific excellence, technological independence, and innovation competitiveness.

Dedicated AI infrastructure enables secure processing of sensitive research data, development of domain-specific models, and acceleration of computational experiments, simulations, and scientific discoveries. Beyond computational resources, private AI capacity supports the creation of intellectual property, advanced research methodologies, and industrial partnerships.

In this context, I would like to discuss the necessity of investing in new AI hardware capacity and the key challenges associated with moving in this direction, including infrastructure costs, technological evolution, resource utilization, energy efficiency, and long-term sustainability. The discussion will explore strategic motivations, research opportunities, and potential approaches to developing sustainable and competitive private AI ecosystems.

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