PCSS News EN, 20.08.2026 | Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe | Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center

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Summer innovation review

Ladies and Gentlemen, dear readers!

We are delighted to present You with a special edition of this newsletter, one that is more extensive than usual. That is because we have gathered a summary of events, projects, and news from the past incredibly busy months (June and July) into this issue.

Last weeks have been marked by a strong presence of PCSS on the global and European stage. We showcased our key achievements in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and cybersecurity at the prestigious TNC26 conference in Helsinki. At the ISC High Performance 2026 in Hamburg, we engaged with partners from around the world regarding our advanced HPC services and the KMD4EOSC project.

But that is just a fraction of what we have prepared. In this issue, You will also find reports on the appointment of our expert to the European Quantum Technologies Advisory Group (QTAG), the launch of the international AI.grids project (aimed at the digitalization of the energy sector), and the start of the groundbreaking EOSC-ARENA initiative, which PCSS coordinates.

From quantum technologies and artificial intelligence, through the digitalization of agriculture and cultural heritage preservation, to an open-air film screening, this issue is a true compendium of knowledge on how we are driving the digital future of science and the economy.

Happy reading!
Agnieszka Wylegała & Kacper Zieleniak

Coming Up

A blue graphic announcing a presentation by Dr. Eng. Marcin Lawenda titled "2nd Workshop on Advancements of Global Challenges Applications," part of the PPAM 2026 conference taking place on September 1, 2026, at Poznan University of Technology. A black-and-white portrait of the speaker appears on the right, set within an orange circle. The logos of the organizers and patrons: PCSS, Poznan University of Technology, Częstochowa University of Technology, and the Minister of Science and Higher Education, Marcin Kulasek, are visible in the corners and at the bottom.

PPAM 26: the workshop awaits!

At the turn of August and September, Poznań is to become a capital of advanced technologies! PCSS, together with the Częstochowa University of Technology and Poznań University of Technology, is co-organizing the 16th edition of the prestigious PPAM 2026 conference. The four-day event will be dedicated to the latest developments in parallel and distributed computing and applied mathematics.

JOIN THE WORKSHOPS

The promotional poster for the event: "Organicznik Open-Air Cinema in Turew," taking place on Saturday, August 22, at 8:00 PM (free admission). Visible in the background are the Turew palace, illuminated for the evening, and an outdoor cinema screen displaying the title of the series. The event will feature a screening of the first episode of the series The Longest War of Modern Europe, which was filmed at the palace.

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Old cinema vibes at the Turew Palace

Discover the history of Wielkopolska Region on screen! On August 22 at 8:00 PM, head to the palace park in Turew to watch the first episode of the series The Longest War of Modern Europe, featuring Krzysztof Kolberger as General Chłapowski. Join us for an atmospheric screening at the very location where the production was shot. Admission is free of charge!

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News

New leadership of advisory groups at EuroHPC JU

Dr. Krzysztof Kurowski, Head of the Quantum Technologies Department at PCSS, has been appointed to the newly established Quantum Technologies Advisory Group (QTAG) under the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking. The presence of a Polish scientist in this prestigious group recognizes PCSS’s achievements to date and ensures our tangible influence on shaping European quantum policy.

LEARN MORE ABOUT EuroHPC groups

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PCSS as a partner of AI.grids initiative

PCSS joined the prestigious AI.grids project, which brings together 48 partners from across Europe! It is carried out under the auspices of the European Commission. The initiative aims to digitally transform power grids with AI’s help. This is a key step towards a more modern energy sector.

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Events

PIONIER at TNC26: From PIAST-AI to quantum technologies!

Polish innovations were at the center stage of the TNC26 conference in Helsinki! PCSS and the PIONIER consortium showcased key projects in the fields of: artificial intelligence (PIAST-AI), quantum computing (PIAST-Q), and secure quantum communication (PIONIER-Q). Together, we are driving digital science and building Europe’s technological sovereignty.

SEE WHAT WE SHOWCASED AT TNC26

PCSS at ISC High Performance 2026

Our experts participated in the ISC High Performance 2026 international conference in Hamburg! During this event we showcased the KMD4EOSC project, advanced HPC services and quantum innovations. ISC was a fantastic opportunity to network with partners from around the globe. Our custom board game was one of the highlights as well…

SEE WHAT WE'VE PRESENTED AT ISC

The “Digital Agriculture” initiative inaugurated at PCSS

The “Digital Agriculture” initiative was officially launched at PCSS with the ceremonial signing of a letter of intent. This event marked the formal start of a unique partnership, which aims to bring together representatives from academia, modern technology, business, and agricultural advisory services. The goal of this joint effort is to create a robust innovation ecosystem that uses advanced digital solutions to achieve real, measurable benefits for Polish agriculturists.

SEE THE VIDEO RECAP

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Innovation behind the scenes: business networking at PCSS

A unique meeting of leaders from the business, logistics, finance, and technology sectors took place on June 16 at PCSS. The event aimed to promote knowledge regarding AI and cybersecurity. Experts from PCSS presented the PIAST-AI Factory, the RankINN application, and AI-related experiences in the healthcare industry.

READ THE RECAP

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Future Labs Forum: AI breakthrough in healthcare sector

Another Future Labs Forum event at PCSS has just concluded. This time: “AI for Health”. Medical and IT experts discussed secure data processing, the transition from medical databases to AI structure, and modern diagnostics. See how AI is opening up new opportunities in therapy and revolutionizing healthcare.

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Projects

How can 3D & XR transform cultural heritage?

The international „From 3D Data to XR Experiences” forum has concluded. It was a final event of the innovative 3DBigDataSpace project. PCSS hosted specialist from over 10 countries during this event. These experts create new ideas for the protection and presentation of cultural artifacts within the digital world.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

A promo graphic for the E-RIHS.pl DIGILAB WORKSPACE initiative, titled "Polish infrastructure for cultural heritage research." Logos of partners appear at the bottom, they include: PCSS, AGH, the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN), and various universities as well. The design is complemented by photo details of artworks and logos of EU funds.

E-RIHS.pl DIGILAB project summarized

We are past the crucial step in the implementation of E-RIHS.pl DIGILAB Workspace! This modern digital platform connects advanced ICT technologies and supercomputers with the knowledge of chemists, physicists, and art historians. The project is funded by European Funds for Smart Economy and creates a significant innovation increase in the field of cultural heritage research.

DISCOVER THE DIGITLAB PLATFORM

We are building Europe’s digital future: SLICES-IP project starts

PCSS is taking another step towards a pan-European research infrastructure! The SLICES-IP project was launched in Lille. The project will be crucial for the development of advanced ICT technologies. Together with partners from across Europe, we are focusing on the establishment of the SLICES-ERIC consortium.

DISCOVER THE SLICES PROJECT

PCSS coordinates the EOSC-ARENA project

PCSS coordinates the groundbreaking EOSC-ARENA project! A kick-off meeting was held in Poznań. This initiative aims to create a sovereign, generative AI assistant for the European Open Science Cloud. The system will support researchers throughout the process: from formulating hypotheses to analyzing data, all while ensuring the transparency and reliability of the results.

SEE HOW AI SUPPORTS SCIENCE

Products and services

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