Set to convene over 5,000 participants, 200 speakers, and delegates from 15+ countries, Supercomputing India 2025 marks a major milestone in India’s journey toward global leadership in High-Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Innovation.
NFAPost, Bengaluru: India is stepping into a new era of computational power and technological leadership with the upcoming Supercomputing India 2025 (SCI 2025) — a landmark event that promises to redefine the country’s role in the global landscape of High-Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Quantum Technologies.
The inaugural edition of SCI 2025, organized by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Bengaluru, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, will be held from December 9–13, 2025, at the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru.
With the theme “Powering the Future: HPC, AI, Quantum”, this five-day international conference will bring together 5,000+ attendees, 200+ speakers, and delegates from over 15 countries, establishing itself as one of Asia’s largest technology gatherings.
Curtain Raiser Sets the Tone
The curtain-raiser program held in Bengaluru on October 14 was graced by Shri S. Krishnan, IAS, Secretary to the Government of India, MeitY, as the Chief Guest.
Other distinguished dignitaries on stage included Shri Magesh E., Director General, C-DAC; Shri Rajesh Singh, Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor, MeitY; Dr. S.D. Sudarsan, Executive Director, C-DAC Bangalore; Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala, Chair, IEEE Computer Society Bangalore Section; Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice Chancellor, MIT Bengaluru; and Dr. Mohammed Misbahuddin, Scientist ‘F’, C-DAC Bangalore.
Speaking at the launch, Shri S. Krishnan emphasized the strategic importance of the initiative:
“Supercomputing India 2025 is not just a conference — it is a national platform for collaboration and innovation that will shape India’s digital, scientific, and industrial future. Through HPC, AI, and Quantum, we are building the computational foundations of a self-reliant and technologically advanced India.”
A Platform for Global Collaboration
Supercomputing India 2025 aims to serve as a global convergence point for the world’s foremost researchers, technologists, and policymakers. The event will showcase breakthroughs in supercomputing, artificial intelligence, networking, and quantum technologies, promoting collaboration at the intersection of science, research, and industry.
Aligned with the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) — a joint initiative by MeitY and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) — SCI 2025 underscores India’s commitment to indigenously developing high-performance computing capabilities.
Under NSM, 37 supercomputers with a cumulative capacity of 39 Petaflops (PF) have already been deployed across Indian institutions, empowering over 10,000 researchers and 1,700 PhD scholars with cutting-edge computational resources.
“SCI 2025 is the next logical step in India’s HPC journey — from building the infrastructure to building a community of innovators,” said Dr. S.D. Sudarsan, Executive Director, C-DAC Bangalore.
“It will foster an ecosystem where academia, industry, and government can co-create technologies that drive national growth and scientific discovery.”
A Comprehensive Program for the Future
The conference agenda reflects the diversity and depth of India’s computing ambitions. SCI 2025 will feature:
- Tutorials & Workshops on next-generation architectures, AI, and quantum systems
- Keynotes & Plenary Talks from global thought leaders
- Parallel Sessions on HPC, AI, and Quantum research
- Chip Design Conclave focused on semiconductor innovation
- NSM Summit, reviewing progress and future goals
- Women in Technology sessions celebrating diversity in STEM
- Doctoral Symposium, spotlighting young research talent
- Technology Exhibition featuring 200+ exhibitors across 8 focus pavilions
- Networking Roundtables, Collaboration Forums, and Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) Sessions for fostering partnerships
The event will highlight applications across key domains — aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, robotics, and defense — showcasing how supercomputing is transforming industries and enabling real-world innovation.
Showcasing India’s Technological Prowess
The Technology Exhibition at SCI 2025 will serve as a vibrant showcase for India’s rapidly advancing computing ecosystem. Focus pavilions will highlight innovations in:
- High Performance Computing
- Quantum Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Chip Design and Semiconductor Ecosystems
- Government and Public Sector Applications
- Research & Academia
- Startups and MSMEs
“Supercomputing India is envisioned as a mirror of India’s emerging digital strength,” remarked Shri Magesh E., Director General, C-DAC.
“It will reflect the synergy between indigenous technology development and international collaboration, bridging the gap between innovation and implementation.”
With 2000+ delegates, 500+ researchers, 500+ academicians, and representatives from over 15 countries, the event is set to establish Bengaluru as a global hub for computational science and technology.
Fostering Innovation at Scale
The Centre for HPC Upskilling and Knowledge-sharing (C-HUK) — an initiative under NSM-HRD funded by MeitY and DST — is organizing SCI 2025 as part of its expanding efforts to nurture a future-ready HPC workforce. The event will catalyze collaborations between research labs, startups, and industries, reinforcing India’s role in driving next-generation computing ecosystems.
“We are entering an era where HPC, AI, and Quantum will converge,” said Dr. Sunil Kumar Vuppala, Chair of IEEE Computer Society Bangalore Section.
“SCI 2025 is not just a conference — it’s a movement to prepare India’s researchers and engineers for that convergence.”
Conclusion: Powering the Future, the Indian Way
With its vision rooted in Atmanirbhar Bharat and its execution aligned with the National Supercomputing Mission, Supercomputing India 2025 is more than an event — it’s a declaration of India’s ambition to lead in computational science, digital innovation, and quantum discovery.
As Bengaluru prepares to host the world this December, SCI 2025 will not only celebrate India’s progress but also chart the roadmap for the nation’s next technological leap — where high-performance computing, AI, and quantum technologies converge to power the future.
“From supercomputing to quantum innovation, India is not just catching up with the world — it’s setting the pace for the decade ahead,” concluded Prof. Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice Chancellor, MIT Bengaluru.
