KISTI Conducts its 3rd Training Program to Build HPC Infrastructure for ASEAN Data Utilization

□ The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI, President Sik Lee) will conduct the third five-day training program under its project “Building HPC Infrastructure and HPC Capacity for ASEAN Data Utilization” from 6 to 10 April.

□ This training program has been designed to transfer KISTI’s high-performance computing (HPC) technologies and operational know-how to ASEAN countries and cultivate core talent in AI and data utilization. The project is part of the Korea-ASEAN Digital Innovation Flagship (KADIF) and is being implemented with support from the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF), with a total budget of USD 10 million (approx. KRW 14.7 billion) over four years from September 2024 to September 2028.

□ Alongside the training program, KISTI plans to support digital transformation and advancement in science and technology across ASEAN countries by sharing and promoting the use of data-driven research environments, including HPC infrastructure, the Korea Research Environment Open NETwork (KREONET), and the National Science & Technology Information Service (NTIS). Through this project, KISTI also plans to train a total of 160 specialists in HPC and data utilization over four years and to strengthen science and technology capabilities across the region through the continued operation of the training program.

□ The course modules include ▲the Fourth Industrial Revolution with an AI focus, ▲Linux training, ▲Machine-learning models using Teachable Machine, ▲Understanding and Utilizing Supercomputers, ▲Supercomputing Utilization, ▲Supercomputing Network, ▲Introduction to NTIS and its utilization, and ▲Supercomputing for AI.

□ Through this training, KISTI plans to strengthen capabilities in operating computing environments and applying AI technologies for ASEAN countries where HPC infrastructure remains relatively limited, while supporting digital transformation in science and technology.

□ President Sik Lee of KISTI stated “Participant satisfaction in the previous two training sessions was very high. Through the total of eight sessions planned over the project period, we will contribute to nurturing core HPC talent in the ASEAN region and continue building a foundation for stronger Korea-ASEAN science and technology cooperation.”

Group Photo of Participants in the 3rd HPC Training Program for ASEAN Data Utilization at KISTI

Group Photo of Participants in the 3rd HPC Training Program for ASEAN Data Utilization at KISTI