EuroHPC Advisory Groups Elect 7 Leaders for 2026-2028, Adding New Quantum Technology Board
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Updated · HPCwire · Jun 9
EuroHPC Advisory Groups Elect 7 Leaders for 2026-2028, Adding New Quantum Technology Board
2 articles · Updated · HPCwire · Jun 9
Summary
Three EuroHPC JU advisory groups elected chairs and vice-chairs in Luxembourg on June 8, setting leadership for the 2026-2028 term at their inaugural meetings.
The appointments cover RIAG, INFRAG and the newly created Quantum Technologies Advisory Group, which was added as EuroHPC expanded its mandate with a dedicated quantum pillar.
RIAG chose Maike Gilliot as chair and Jan Martinovič as vice-chair; INFRAG picked Walter Lioen as chair, with Valentin Plugaru serving as vice-chair in 2026-2027 before Mark Parsons takes over in 2027-2028 after a tied vote.
QTAG elected Eleni Diamanti as chair and Martin Knufinke as vice-chair, giving the new group leadership as it begins advising on quantum computing, communication, sensing, standards and security.
Each group has 12 members and 12 observers from 23 countries, appointed on April 24, and will advise EuroHPC on research priorities, supercomputers, quantum systems and AI factories.