SUPERCOMPUTER SHOWROOM AND THE VLQ QUANTUM COMPUTER

Come and see the most powerful supercomputers in the Czech Republic, as well as the first Czech quantum computer, VLQ. You’ll find out how they work, how they differ from ordinary computers, and what scientists use them for. Specialists from IT4Innovations and the Quantum Computing Laboratory will be on hand to answer your questions.

SUPERHEROes 4 SCIENCE

Do you like stories? The adventures of the heroes in our comics may seem far-fetched to you. We’ve added a good dose of imagination, but they’re based on the real work of scientists. Curious readers will meet superheroes who turn science fiction into reality. Discover how artificial intelligence can search for specific objects in an image and learn about the basic principles of the quantum world through the game ‘Quantum Trap’. Come and discover where science, technology and the world of comic book heroes meet.

HOW DO SCIENTISTS WORK ON A SUPERCOMPUTER?

The supercomputer is working even when you can’t see it. The data centre is empty most of the time because scientists use the supercomputer remotely – from their offices or from home. We’ll show you how they connect to it, how they run complex calculations, and how working with a supercomputer differs from working with a standard computer.

Find out how supercomputers are helping to find new drugs to combat viruses!

How can we stop a virus? And can a new drug be found using a supercomputer? In the AVITHRAPID project, we combine computational biology, chemistry and experimental research to speed up the search for new antiviral drugs. At our stand, we’ll show you how scientists use computer simulations to identify sites where a drug molecule might bind, and how they subsequently verify their predictions. Come and see real-life simulations and try your hand at being a molecular detective. Children will be guided through the story of antiviral drug development by a comic strip with a fill-in-the-blank quiz and a game, in which they can test their knowledge and quick thinking.

floreon+ Smart cities

The Floreon+ system is being developed for monitoring, modelling, forecasting and providing support in crisis management, primarily in the Czech Republic. The system includes processes for running automated and user-initiated simulations that utilise IT4Innovations’ supercomputers. The system currently integrates hydrological modelling, real-time traffic monitoring, air quality monitoring, and landslides and ground subsidence. Effective urban transport solutions are one of the most hotly debated topics of recent times. In this area, we utilise and modify traffic modelling algorithms with the aim of monitoring the overall state of the transport network and subsequently optimising traffic flow in cities. Come along and find out more!

ROBOT Football

Robot football isn’t just a game – it’s also research. At IT4Innovations, we’re developing our own 3D simulator in which robots work together, plan their movements and make decisions using artificial intelligence methods. Come along to devise your own strategy, put together a team of robots and see if you can beat your siblings, parents or our team from IT4Innovations!

LUMI AI Factory – BRING YOUR CREATIONS TO LIFE WITH AI

Artificial intelligence can take your imagination a step further – it can set any invention or creature you’ve drawn in motion and bring it to life in a matter of seconds. All you need is some paper, a few crayons and a screen to see the result. At the LUMI AI Factory stand, you can experience what it’s like to breathe life into your idea. Come and join us to combine creativity with modern technology!

EOSC – THE WEALTH OF NATURE

Discover the wealth of knowledge that can be generated when each and every one of us gets involved in science. Thanks to citizen science, anyone in the world can help scientists make new discoveries and achieve progress. Come and explore citizen science projects and experience what it’s like to be part of a real scientific community.

GALAXY Q: The Quest for the Lost Code

Only in Czech language.

An exploratory and activity-based game for children: Become an astronaut for a while! Pick up a game card, complete the tasks, solve the puzzle and win a small prize.

THE LANGUAGE OF THE QUANTUM WORLD

Only in Czech language.

Quantum computing is changing how we think about information, computation and reality itself. Join Marek Lampart on a journey into the world of qubits, quantum algorithms and the fascinating principles behind this emerging technology.

Discover why quantum computing is more than science fiction, how it could transform fields from pharmaceuticals and cyber security to energy and materials science, and meet VLQ, the first quantum computer in the Czech Republic.

VOICEBOT IN EMERGENCY CALLS

Only in Czech language.

What might an emergency call look like in the near future? We will introduce you to a project carried out under the auspices of the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic, the primary aim of which is to bring artificial intelligence (AI) technologies closer to practical use on emergency hotlines, particularly for the fully automated or assisted handling of incidents that generate a large volume of calls and consequently lead to emergency hotlines becoming overloaded. The presentation will be given by Václav Svatoň.

WHERE DO AI AND QUANTUM COMPUTING INTERSECT?

Only in Czech language.

A lecture on how quantum computing and artificial intelligence can help one another. We will demonstrate how quantum approaches can enrich machine learning, and conversely, how AI is currently helping to tackle the practical challenges of quantum computers. We’ll go through the basic concepts to ensure we’re all on the same page, and we’ll also look at the main open questions and limitations in the field of research.

The lecture will be presented by Ada Böhm.

EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SUPERCOMPUTERS OR QUANTUM COMPUTERS BUT DIDN’T KNOW WHO TO ASK

Only in Czech language.

What exactly does a supercomputing centre mean, and why are supercomputers and quantum computers important? Come and find out how IT4Innovations works, what our technology is used for, and how it helps researchers, businesses and society. There’ll also be some interesting behind-the-scenes insights. The director of IT4Innovations, Vít Vondrák, will answer your questions.

THE QUANTUM REVOLUTION

Only in Czech language.
Are you interested in what quantum computing is and what possibilities it offers? Come along to our ‘Quantum Revolution’ workshop, where we’ll explore the basics of this technology together. We’ll explain how quantum computers work, how they differ from classical computers, and use practical examples to show what kinds of problems they can solve thanks to their unique properties.

AI EXPLORERS

Only in Czech language.
Artificial intelligence is all around us today. But do you know how it actually works and what lies behind its development? At the AI Explorers workshop, we’ll look at the principles and technologies behind it. We’ll explain key concepts, demonstrate practical examples of AI programming and find out why supercomputers play such an important role in its development.