October 17, 2024

Hosted by the Institute of High Energy Physics (the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) in Beijing, now a Tier-1 data center for the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid (#WLCG), the event focussed on progress and current challenges in network connectivity and infrastructure needs for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC).

The information gathered by the HL-LHC will help scientists investigate deeper questions about the fundamental structure of the universe, such as the properties of the Higgs boson, the nature of dark matter, the existence of new particles or forces, and potential deviations from the Standard Model of particle physics.

Collaboration and community building with research partners like CERN Nikhef (National Institute for Subatomic Physics) NORDUnet GÉANT Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) Internet2 Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Institute of Technology (KIT), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN) and many other partners in the GREN — too many to all mention here — strengthens our shared commitment to advancing science and research. By doing so, we reinforce this common goal and optimize our global research system for the future.

A special shoutout to Arno Bakker for his first talk representing SURF and NetherLight and many thanks to all the speakers and participants for their valuable contributions.

And last but not least: a big xièxiè thank you to the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) for the all very tǐng tǐng tǐng hǎo perfect arrangements!