KISTI Hosts KISTI–BNPB Technology Exchange Meeting for Supercomputing Specialists

In January 2026, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) hosted the KISTI–BNPB Technology Exchange Meeting for Supercomputing Specialists at its headquarters in Daejeon, welcoming supercomputing experts from Indonesia’s BNPB (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana).

The meeting was organized as part of an ongoing KISTI-led initiative, the Establishment of Supercomputing Infrastructure and Utilization in Indonesia, which support BNPB in the transfer and utilization of supercomputing resources, with the aim of strengthening Indonesia’s capacity to independently operate and apply high-performance computing (HPC) systems for data-intensive analysis and disaster management. The initiative is led by Dr. Kwangjin Oh, Principal Researcher at KISTI. The meeting was attended by KISTI researchers and BNPB representatives, including Stefanus Santori Zen, First Informatics Manggala to the Assistant Deputy for the Management of Government Digital Transformation.

The primary objective of the exchange was to facilitate technical dialogue between KISTI and BNPB supercomputing specialists. Participants shared experiences and perspectives on technical challenges, while engaging in structured training sessions focused on the operation, maintenance, and practical utilization of HPC systems, as well as HPC-based disaster response solutions tailored to Indonesia’s needs.

The program took place over several days at KISTI’s Daejeon headquarters and combined technical briefings with hands-on training. Key activities included sessions on supercomputing system operation and maintenance, presentations on BNPB’s technical requirements, and discussions on building a cooperative framework to enhance practical understanding and effective use of supercomputing capabilities in both countries.

Through this technology exchange, KISTI and BNPB advanced practical collaboration on the use of supercomputing for disaster response and capacity building. KISTI will continue to support international cooperation aimed at strengthening sustainable HPC operation and application in partner countries.

Orientation session

Visit to the supercomputing system room

Tutorial session on HPC utilization

Tour of the supercomputing facilities