Presentations | 6th Global Research Platform Workshop

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6th GLOBAL RESEARCH PLATFORM WORKSHOP
FINAL PROGRAM

CST

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

8:15-8:25am
10 min

Welcome and 6GRP Introduction – Maxine Brown, UIC

8:25-8:45am
20 min

Workshop Overview
Global Research Platform (GRP): A Software Defined, Globally Distributed, Multi-Domain Computational Science Environment – Architectural Framework, Innovations, Future Directions – Joe Mambretti, StarLight/iCAIR/NU/MREN

8:45-9:30am
45 min including Q&A

Session 1: Large-Scale Global Science (Part 1)
Moderator: Joe Mambretti, StarLight, iCAIR/NU/MREN
KEYNOTE: Billions of Stars and Galaxies – Oh My! Astro-AI Needs SkAIAdam Miller, Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA), Northwestern University
9:30-10:15am
45 min including Q&A
Introduction to Next KEYNOTE – Larry Smarr, UC San Diego
KEYNOTE: National Research PlatformFrank Wuerthwein, San Diego Supercomputer Center, UC San Diego
10:15-10:40am
25 min
Break
10:40-12:40pm
120 min
4 talks @
30 min each
Session 1: Large-Scale Global Science (Part 2)
Moderator: Maxine Brown, UIC
The Sage Grande TestbedNicola Joy Ferrier, Northwestern University
LHC Networking, Run 4, and the High Luminosity LHCBruno Hoeft, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) – Meghna Bhattacharya,, Fermilab
High Luminosity Advanced Photon SourceWeijian Zheng, Argonne National Laboratory/University of Chicago
12:40-1:30
50 min
Lunch
1:30-3:00pm
90 min
3 talks @
30 min each
Session 2: Next-Generation Research Platforms
Moderator: Jim Chen, StarLight/iCAIR/NU
Seamless WAN, Happy UsersJustas Balcas, ESnet
Overview of APAN APRP WG and Korea Research Platform ActivitiesJeonghoon Moon, KREONET Center, KISTI
GÉANT Project Services for Large-Scale, Data-Intensive ScienceIvana Golub, PSNC/GÉANT
3:00-3:40pm
40 min
Break
3:40-4:40pm
60 min
2 talks @
30 min each
Session 3: International Testbeds for Data-Intensive Science and the Transition to Tbps-800G-400G WANs
Moderator: Maxine Brown, UIC
SciStream: Enabling Applications to Stream Data between Science Instruments and HPCJoaquin Chung, Argonne National Laboratory/University of Chicago
ATLAS Network Data Challenge: Plans for DC27Shawn McKee, University of Michigan
4:40-4:50pm
10 min
Closing Session for Day 1 – Joe Mambretti, StarLight/iCAIR/NU/MREN
 
TUESDAY, September 16, 2025
8:30-8:35am
5 min
Introduction to Day 2 – Joe Mambretti, StarLight/iCAIR/NU/MREN
8:35-9:15am
40 min including Q&A
Session 4: Global Networking for Science Initiative
Moderator: Joe Mambretti, StarLight, iCAIR/NU/MREN
KEYNOTE: Global Network Advancement PRESENTATIONHarvey Newman, California Institute of Technology
KEYNOTE: Global Network Advancement BACKGROUND MATERIALHarvey Newman, California Institute of Technology
9:15-10:30am
75 min
3 talks @
25 min each
Session 5: Enhancements of Major R&E Networks and Open Exchange Points (Part 1)
Moderator: Rod Wilson, External Research, Ciena R&D
CANARIE National Optical Line SystemThomas Tam, CANARIE
SURFnetKarin Wessel, SURF
Internet2 and NA REX – Chris Wilkinson,, Internet2
10:30-10:50am
20 min
Break
10:50-12:30pm
100 min
5 talks @
20 min each
Session 5: Enhancements of Major R&E Networks and Open Exchange Points (Part 2)
Moderator: Ivana Golub, PSNC/GÉANT
National Data eXchange and KREONETBuseung Cho, KISTI/KREONET
Network Futures: Faster, Closer, Smarter, GreenerRod Wilson, External Research, Ciena R&D
StarLight Software Defined Exchange Testbeds for Data Intensive ScienceJoe Mambretti, StarLight/iCAIR/NU/MREN
CESNET DevelopmentsMiloš Liška, CESNET
TransPACBrenna Meade , Indiana University
12:30-12:35
5 min
Closing Session for Day 2 – Joe Mambretti, StarLight/iCAIR/NU/MREN
12:35-1:30pm
55 min
Lunch