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Fri 05, Dec, 2025
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Manchester Central Convention Complex
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Manchester, , M2 3GX
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WHPC Breakfast at CIUK 2025

We are delighted to be organising the 4th annual WHPC breakfast at CIUK 2025! This year, the popular event will be taking place on the 5th of December between 8:30 and 10:30. We are bringing the HPC community together for:

  • Inspiring early-career tech talks
  • Introductions to the UK’s WHPC Chapter & Affiliate community
  • Networking with peers and colleagues
  • A relaxed start to the day with breakfast provided

Please be aware that you will need a conference badge to attend, so make sure to register for CIUK.

About CIUK 2025

CIUK 2025 will be held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on the 4th and 5th of December 2025, celebrating the theme: “Computing Unites”.

CIUK 2025 will include an exhibition of the latest hardware and software releases plus two day programme of presentations and a series of parallel breakout sessions, including our annual Women in HPC breakfast! There will be a student poster competition plus the fourth instalment of the Student Cluster Challenge. Find out more at: www.ukri.org/CIUK.

Call for Lightning Talks: DEADLINE EXTENDED!

We are inviting applications to present at the 4th Annual Women in HPC (WHPC) Breakfast. This is a unique opportunity for students and early-career professionals to showcase their work through short, 5-minute lightning talks.

What are we looking for? 

We are looking for talks that:

  • Showcase novel approaches to supercomputing.
  • Introduce new and emerging technologies. (AI, ML, Quantum, etc.)
  • Explore interdisciplinary applications (e.g. healthcare, economics)
  • Address sustainability, ethics, or social impact in HPC/AI

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from students currently enrolled in undergraduate to PhD programs at UK or EU institutions as well as those in the first 5 years of their career. (Please note, we welcome those who have transitioned into our field or have returned after a career break as part of this submission.) If you are passionate about supercomputing and eager to share your research or ideas, this is your chance to gain recognition and expand your professional network.

Why should you apply?

  • Visibility: Share your work with an influential audience of experts and industry leaders.
  • Career Growth: Presenting at this prestigious event can open doors to future career opportunities, collaborations and research funding.
  • Networking Opportunities: Meet and connect with peers, researchers and leaders in HPC.

Key Dates

  • EXTENDED Submission Deadline: Friday, 31 October 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: Friday, 7 November 2025
  • Materials Deadline: Friday, 28 November 2025

Accepted speakers will receive free CIUK registration and may be eligible for additional travel support!

Click here to apply!
Time
Activity
People
8:30 Welcome Marion Weinzierl
8:35 Early Career Tech Talks

Q&A

 Chaired by Marion Weinzierl

  • Want to speak in this session?
  • Our call for lightning talks is still open!
  • See above for details.

 
9:15 Break
9:25
WHPC UK & Ireland Chapter Introductions
  • London
  • Cambridge & East Anglia
  • Ireland
  • N8 CIR
Speakers
  • Emily Lumley
  • Astrid Scott-Bennett
  • Katie O’Connor
  • Marion Weinzierl
9:40 Mentimeter Survey Tom Meltzer & Emily Lumley
9:55 The numbers behind EDI in Higher Education Karen Stoneham
10:05 Discussion Cristin Merritt & Marion Weinzierl 
10:25 Wrap-up Marion Weinzierl
10:30 End of session

Supporters

Thank you to all the wonderful supporters of WHPC. Your support is invaluable, and we truly appreciate your ongoing commitment to our community. It is thanks to sponsors like you that we are able to deliver engaging and meaningful programmes and raise awareness about WHPC at key international events.

WHPC CIUK 2025 Supporters
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