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HPC-AI Society 2026 Annual Technology Event

April 30

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This year’s Annual Society of HPC Professionals Technology Event is a don’t miss event! We have a great lineup of speakers from the HPC & AI community. It will once again be held at the beautiful Shell Woodcreek campus. There will also be a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person.

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8:00amVenue opensRegistration, breakfast, networking, sponsor exhibits (in-person only)

9:00amWelcome and opening remarks
Doug Norton, President HPC Society Welcome and overview of the day, including important facility information.

9:15amMorning keynote address –Five Big Questions for HPC-AI in 2026
Addison Snell, Co-Founder & CEO Intersect360 ResearchAddison Snell of Intersect360 Research will give an overview of the state of the HPC-AI market, focusing on major questions facing an industry at a tipping point.

10:00amFrom Paper Archives to AI Agents: Activating Underutilized Data in the Subsurface
Nefeli Moridis, Global Head of Subsurface Solutions, NVIDIA

10:45amBreak and networking

11:00amBuilding AI Data Centers at Scale
Speaker TBC

11:45amLunch and networking

1:00pmLessons Learned: From the Battlefield to the Boardroom
Will Chesney, Navy SEALTalk and Q&A
Will and Cairo’s military stories, including one of the most famous military campaigns in history, along with his personal struggle with injuries and the transition to civilian life, are the definition of inspirational. His story serves as a reminder that giving up is the easy way out and through a never quit attitude, a pure heart and relying on the team we build around us, we truly can persevere through the seemingly impossible.

2:00pmHigh Resolution Decision Engineering: How AI is Changing the Mining Industry
John Mortimer, CTO, GeologicAIGeologicAI innovates the tools, technologies and solutions that enable High Resolution Decision Engineering: the ability to make critical, complex decisions without compromising confidence and efficiencies. We have a mission to build the trusted source of geologic truth - to be the most comprehensive, sophisticated, and practical data intelligence provider for the mining industry.

This presentation will provide a technical deep-dive into the full GeologicAI stack — from our proprietary mobile scanning trailer technology, which enables remote, high-resolution core logging and detailed ore body characterization, to our advanced modeling and simulation software, which empowers mine planners to optimize mine design, maximize recovery, and refine processing strategies. Attendees will gain insight into how these integrated capabilities form a cohesive data-to-decision pipeline, and how HPC, AI, and data are the foundational enablers that make it possible.

2:45pmTraditional HPC in the Age of AI
Michael Gujral, HPC Service Development Manager, Shell

3:30pmBreak and networking

3:45pmAI Digital Twins in HealthcareEric Stahlberg, Executive Administrative Director, Institute for Data Science in Oncology, MD Anderson

4:15pmPanel Discussion: HPC and AI: In Search of Ground TruthAddison Snell will lead a fun and dynamic panel including John Mortimer, Michael Gujral, and Eric Stahlberg.

5:00pmWrap up and networking
Doug Norton, President HPC Society

6:00pmVenue closes

Event Speakers

Addison Snell

Co-Founder & CEO of Intersect360 Research

​Addison Snell is a veteran of the High Performance Computing industry and the co-founder and CEO of Intersect360 Research, delivering data and insights covering the HPC-AI market and coordinating the HPC-AI Leadership Organization (HALO). He launched his company in 2007 as Tabor Research, a division of Tabor Communications. He brought the company independent in 2009 as Intersect360 Research together with his partner, Christopher Willard, Ph.D. Under his leadership, Intersect360 Research has become a premier source of market information, analysis, and consulting for the high-performance computing (HPC) and hyperscale industries worldwide. Addison is a frequent keynote speaker and panel moderator at industry events, has testified before the U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission Congressional Subcommittee, and was named one of 2010’s “People to Watch” by HPCwire.

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Nefeli Moridis, Ph.D.

Global Head of Subsurface Solutions, NVIDIA

Nefeli Moridis is the global head of subsurface solutions for NVIDIA’s global energy team. She focuses on accelerating high-performance computing applications and leads the AI initiatives for subsurface problems. These include seismic, reservoir, and CCUS solutions for the energy industry. Prior to joining NVIDIA, Nefeli worked in the oil and gas industry as a reservoir engineer and consultant, focusing on projects in unconventional reservoirs in the U.S. and internationally. She has been invited to present at over 50 energy events since joining NVIDIA and has published eleven SPE papers that she has presented at SPE conferences worldwide. Nefeli holds Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University, a M.Sc. from the French Institute of Petroleum (IFP School) in Reservoir Engineering, and a B.Sc. from the University of Texas at Austin in Petroleum Engineering

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Will Chesney

Navy SEAL

Texas Native Will Chesney chose to serve his country in 2002 when he joined the United States Navy. After completing BUD/S Class 246, Chesney was stationed in Virginia Beach and nobly served as a SEAL in multiple deployments around the globe. For most of his career, Chesney was a member of the elite United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) or SEAL Team Six, serving as both an operator and a handler of military working dogs. He and his dog, a Belgian Malinois named Cairo, took part in hundreds of missions together including the mission to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden. Eager to give back, Chesney has now directed his attention to helping veterans, like himself, who have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Many corporations, sports teams and leaders from a spectrum of industries are seeking Will to bring his inspirational story to their team building events. Will and Cairo’s military stories, including one of the most famous military campaigns in history, along with his personal struggle with injuries and the transition to civilian life, are the definition of inspirational. His story serves as a reminder that giving up is the easy way out and through a never quit attitude, a pure heart and relying on the team we build around us, we truly can persevere through the seemingly impossible.

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John Mortimer

CTO, GeologicAI

John Mortimer is Chief Technology Officer at GeologicAI, where he leads the evolution of the company’s data platform and the integration of science-based AI to deliver technology solutions to the global mining industry. A seasoned technology leader, John has built and scaled engineering teams that deliver commercial software products across companies at various growth stages. His expertise spans technology strategy, product roadmap development, portfolio management, and M&A. He brings strategic experience working with boards, executives, investors, and clients to drive innovation and measurable business outcomes. John is known for executing industry-leading projects and leading with a mindset focused on innovation and sustainable growth.

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Michael Gujral

HPC Service Development Manager, Shell

Michael Gujral is the HPC Service Development Manager at Shell, where he oversees the demand & delivery of high-performance computing (HPC) resources & solutions for both new and existing workloads. With a career spanning over 16 years at Shell, Michael has held diverse roles in IT, Technical Data Management, and Geophysics. He has worked in various locations, including Calgary, Pittsburgh, and his current base in Houston. Michael earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of British Columbia. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family – he’s a proud husband and father to two lovely daughters, Amelia and Emma, aged 6 and 4. In his free time, you’ll often find him in the kitchen, experimenting with cooking, or out running to stay active and healthy.

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Eric Stahlberg

Executive Administrative Director, Institute for Data Science in Oncology, MD Anderson

Dr. Stahlberg is the Executive Administrative Director for the Institute for Data Science in Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center where he leads implementation strategy for the IDSO. His efforts include providing expert guidance on developing collaborations, establishing sustainable operations, and community engagement to fulfill the IDSO’s role in helping to End Cancer. Prior to joining MD Anderson, Dr. Stahlberg served as Director of Cancer Data Science Initiatives at Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR). He has been instrumental in establishing the Frederick National Laboratory’s high-performance computing initiative and in assembling scientific teams across multiple, complex organizations to advance predictive oncology. Stahlberg has played a leadership role in many key partnerships, including a major collaboration between the NCI and the Department of Energy (DOE). Under the Joint Design of Advanced Computing Systems for Cancer (JDACS4C), NCI and DOE are accelerating progress in precision oncology and computing. Stahlberg has spearheaded the Frederick National Laboratory’s contributions to a number of JDACS4C projects, including ATOM and CANDLE. Dr. Stahlberg holds a Ph.D. in computational chemistry from The Ohio State University and undergraduate majors in computer science, chemistry and mathematics from Wartburg College.

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