BCNET & HPCS 2012 is running from May 1-3, 2012, and this event is Western Canada's largest tech conference for higher education and research.
The discussions and activities planned include:
- Real-life case studies about innovative IT solutions for campuses, such as cloud, desktop collaboration tools, high performance computing, and advanced digital infrastructure.
- A look at how B.C.'s campuses are working together and uncovering opportunities to share IT services to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
- Pre-conference high-performance computing workshops.
- An industry showcase.
This conference is being co-hosted by BCNet, Compute Canada and WestGrid (for which Cybera provides project management services). Cybera's staff have a significant presence on site to support these important initiatives.