On October 10, 2025, representatives of the SCALAC Council (Advanced Computing System for Latin America and the Caribbean) took part in the Global Gateway Forum, held in Brussels, as part of the activities of the EU–LAC Digital Alliance (European Union – Latin America and the Caribbean).

During the event, a Joint Statement of Intent was signed by the Directors of leading High-Performance Computing (HPC) centers from the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean, marking the establishment of the EU–LAC Supercomputing Network Consortium — a bi-regional initiative aimed at strengthening scientific, technological, and innovation cooperation around High-Performance Computing (HPC).

Towards a bi-regional supercomputing network

This initiative, supported by the European Commission and the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU), seeks to design, develop, and implement an interconnected supercomputing infrastructure between both regions, leveraging existing capacities and promoting their integration within the European HPC ecosystem.

The main objectives of the EU–LAC Supercomputing Network are:

1. To promote shared HPC capabilities in order to maximize resource efficiency.
2. To enhance skills through capacity-building and training programs.
3. To strengthen scientific collaboration through the development of joint use cases.
4. To develop and deploy AI-based applications addressing societal challenges.
5. To increase the use of BELLA connectivity infrastructure among actively connected countries.

A strategic bi-regional alliance

Among the signing institutions are the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Spain), CINECA (Italy), CSC-IT Center for Science (Finland), INRIA (France), Jülich Supercomputing Centre (Germany), NLHPC (Chile), LNCC (Brazil), IPICYT (Mexico), ClusterUY (Uruguay), CNCA (Costa Rica and Portugal), CENIA (Chile), Clementina XXI (Argentina), and IZUM (Slovenia).

The Joint Statement was witnessed by the European Commission and the Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Finland, Portugal, Slovenia, and Uruguay, reaffirming political and technical commitment to advance the creation of a bi-regional supercomputing network.

Recognition of SCALAC and RedCLARA

During the signing ceremony, the strategic role of SCALAC and RedCLARA was highlighted as key regional partners in developing and coordinating the HPC ecosystem across Latin America and the Caribbean, fostering a cohesive and sustainable approach to data science, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation.

The event also acknowledged the financial support provided by the European Union, Brazil, and Spain to enhance HPC capacities in the region. Participants agreed to jointly develop a roadmap for the EU–LAC Supercomputing Network, consolidating investments and aligning efforts to strengthen this bi-regional HPC ecosystem.

Kingston Declaration: SCALAC Receives Regional Endorsement to Lead Supercomputing Cooperation Between Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe

Kingston, Jamaica – September 2025.

During the Latin American and Caribbean Conference on High Performance Computing (CARLA 2025), representatives from major supercomputing centers and national research networks across the region signed the Kingston Declaration — a landmark document reaffirming the role of the Advanced Computing System for Latin America and the Caribbean (SCALAC) as the organization that unites and represents the High-Performance Computing (HPC) community in the region.

A joint commitment to regional and international cooperation

The Declaration was signed by representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Uruguay, and Venezuela, with the support of international observer organizations from Spain, France, and Italy.
It also announced the official inclusion of new members from Peru and Panama, and the launch of a protocol to integrate institutions from the Caribbean, led by Jamaica and supported by the National High Technology Center (CENAT) of Costa Rica.

SCALAC, a key actor in the EU–LAC Supercomputing Network

In the document, the signatories expressed their support for SCALAC as the ideal organization to coordinate efforts for the establishment of the EU–LAC Supercomputing Network consortium, recognizing SCALAC’s strategic role in linking regional capabilities and fostering scientific dialogue with Europe.

“The unification of efforts and perspectives, the exchange of common goals, and the optimization of resources will facilitate a fluid and respectful dialogue among all partners, maximizing the impact of this collaboration,” states the Declaration.

Strengthening a regional high-impact community

The Declaration was signed by leading representatives of the regional HPC ecosystem, including:

• Philippe Navaux (Brazil), President of the SCALAC Board.
• Carlos Jaime Barrios (Colombia), General Chair of SCALAC.
• Esteban Meneses (Costa Rica), General Vice-Chair.
• Carla Osthoff (Brazil), Board Member.
• Ginés Guerrero (Chile), Strategic Infrastructure and Services Chair.
• Andrei Tchernykh (Mexico), Member of the Mexican Supercomputing Network, REDMEXSU.
• Claudio Chacón (Ecuador), Director of Product and Service Development, CEDIA
• Carlos Guzmán (Ecuador), representatives of CEDIA.
• Nicolás Wolovick (Argentina), Board Member.
• Esteban Mosckos (Argentina), Training, Outreach and Education Chair.
• Harold Castro (Colombia), Board Member.
• Robinson Rivas (Venezuela), and other regional leaders.

Toward a new stage of collaboration

With this declaration, SCALAC reinforces its position as the leading platform for advanced computing integration in Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting scientific cooperation, knowledge exchange, and the interconnection of supercomputing infrastructures at continental and intercontinental levels.

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