The 51st IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN), October 7-9, 2026 in Coimbra, Portugal

LCN Keynote Presentations



From Networks to Discovery: AI Across Industry, Models, and Science

Dr. Diego Perino

Director of the AI Institute at the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre
Spain

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Diego Perino, Director of the AI Institute at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, is a technology leader in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. He leads strategic initiatives in AI research, innovation, and technology transfer at BSC-CNS. His work focuses on advancing large-scale computing, data-driven science, and artificial intelligence, as well as applying these technologies to address real-world challenges across academia, industry, and the public sector. With an international background spanning research and leadership roles, he is committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthening Europe’s capabilities in trustworthy, responsible, and high-impact AI.