Palexpo Locarno - FEVI
20.04.2026-23.04.2026
The Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in collaboration with the HPC-AI Advisory Council, will host the 17th annual Swiss Conference in Locarno, Switzerland, from 20 - 23 April, 2026.
HPC-AI Advisory Council Swiss Conference 2026
20 - 23 April 2026
Palexpo Locarno / FEVI
Via Alla Peschiera 9
6600 Locarno, Switzerland
HPC and AI at the Forefront of the 17th Swiss Conference
The 17th annual Swiss Conference unites the global HPC, AI, and emerging-technology community in Locarno, Switzerland, hosted by the HPC-AI Advisory Council and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS). It is a forum for industry leaders, innovative startups, and research pioneers to explore how next-generation compute and storage technologies are reshaping science, industry, and society.
This year expands the program’s scope with deeper focus on artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and digital twins as interconnected pillars driving the future of high-performance innovation. Technical sessions, workshops, and case studies will examine how these technologies converge, from AI-accelerated HPC workflows, to early quantum-hybrid computing models, to the use of large-scale digital twins for designing, validating, and optimizing new scientific and industrial infrastructures.
The conference opens with a dedicated tutorial day, followed by three days of keynotes, invited talks, panels, and interactive activities. Attendees will gain actionable insights across HPC, AI, quantum computing, digital-twin engineering, cloud architectures, containerized workflows, and more—equipping them for the next wave of breakthroughs and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
The full agenda of the meeting is available on the HPC-AI Advisory Council website.
Registration is required for all participants for all sessions which includes a nominal attendee fee charged in advance, a special group outing (attendance needs to be confirmed via the registration form), and daily break and lunch services. Register today and join us for knowledgeable evaluations, prescriptive best practices along with provocative and shared learnings.
We look forward to welcoming you in Locarno!
Accommodation
All attendees – including sponsors and presenters - are responsible for the coordination and the costs related to individual/group travels, accommodation, etc.
Participants in the event are invited to book an accommodation at their earliest convenience as Locarno is a destination in high demand in the springtime.
Looking for an accommodation? Participants in this event may refer to the official Locarno-Ascona Tourism website.
Ticino Ticket
A personal guest card will be handed to overnight guests when they check in. Ticino Ticket includes free use of public transport and discounts on the most popular tourist attractions.
- Conference Dinner on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The HPC-AI Advisory Council is delighted to announce that the evening event will be held at the Blue Restaurant & Lounge in Locarno on April 22, 2024.
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 19.00h
Location: Blue Restaurant & Lounge
Via Respini 9
CH 6600 LocarnoThe conference dinner is traditionally a highlight in the social program of the HPC-AI Advisory Council Conferences.
The Blu Restaurant & Lounge is located in Locarno, directly on the shores of Lake Maggiore. It offers a unique setting with wonderful views of the lake and of the surrounding mountains. We look forward to enjoying the company of fellow colleagues in this exceptional surrounding.
Attendance to the conference dinner is included in the registration fee, but participation in the evening event must be confirmed at the time of registration.
It is also possible to register an accompanying partner for an additional fee of CHF 100.
- Registration fees
Important participation information
Take advantage of Early Bird registration before discounts end on February 28, 2026 (CET).
Registration is required for all participants for each session and includes a special group outing (limited to the first registered attendees) as well as daily coffee breaks and lunch services. Participation in the group outing must be confirmed by ticking the relevant box on the registration form.
Early registration (through February 28, 2026)
100.00 CHF + 200.00 CHF Tutorial + HPC Advisory Council (20 - 23 April, 2026)
200.00 CHF HPC Advisory Council only (21 - 23 April, 2026)
Regular admission (from March 1, 2026)
100 CHF + 300.00 CHF Tutorial + HPC Advisory Council (20 - 23 April, 2026)
300.00 CHF HPC Advisory Council only (Mon-Thu: 21 - 23 April, 2026)
Tutorial only - April 20, 2026
100 CHF
Students
Early: 50% discount
Regular: 50% discount
If you are a student, please contact hussein.harake@cscs.ch to receive the voucher code.
Deadline for registration: Tuesday, April 8, 2026
Please note that all registrations are final and fees cannot be reimbursed.