Key Takeaway
GPU Day is a yearly international workshop for massively parallel computing, visualization, data analysis, AI and quantum tech.
– Hosted by Wigner Research Centre for Physics, it attracts academics, industry professionals and students for knowledge-exchange and collaboration.
Timeline
2011
Early Conference Years
GPU Day organized annually by Wigner Scientific Computation Laboratory focused on parallel computing applications
2025
15th GPU Day
Held May 22–23 at HUN-REN Centre in Budapest, covering GPUs FPGAs AI quantum technologies
Day Activities
- Start with a keynote address from leaders of the Wigner centre highlighting AI 4 Impact and GPU breakthroughs.
- Join sessions on GPU, FPGA-based massively parallel computing, AI tools and quantum tech—ask questions, get inspired.
- Chat over coffee, network with students, researchers and developers, and build new collaborations.
Interesting Facts
1. Long-running tradition
By 2025 the event marked its 15th edition organized by Wigner Scientific Computation Laboratory.
2. New home base
2025’s workshop happened at the new HUN-REN Centre in Budapest.
3. AI 4 Impact
Launch of AI 4 Impact, a four-pillar national initiative to support AI in science.
4. Cross-technology focus
Talks spanned GPUs, FPGAs, AI, quantum simulations—blending computing domains.
5. Accessible to students
Event includes student participation, with talks by young researchers like Vera Könyves and Marcell Stippinger.
Why We Love This Day
- It gathers academia, students, and industry together in one event, sparking creative ideas in parallel computing and AI.
- Focus spans GPUs, FPGAs, AI and quantum technologies, giving attendees a glimpse of cutting-edge tools and future directions.
- Hosted free or affordably for students and researchers, it opens access to high-level insights and networks without steep entry.
Past & Future Dates
| Month | Day | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAY | 22 | 2022 |
| MAY | 22 | 2023 |
| MAY | 22 | 2024 |
| MAY | 22 | 2025 |
| MAY | 22 | 2026 |
| MAY | 22 | 2027 |
| MAY | 22 | 2028 |