Advanced Computing R+D+i Statement in LAC SCALAC - Position Paper

This position paper, presented by the Advanced Computing System for Latin America and the Caribbean (SCALAC) to the CELAC and ECLAC forums, outlines a strategic roadmap to bridge the region's technological divide. It advocates for the urgent transition of Latin America and the Caribbean from passive technology consumers to active creators of sovereign, sustainable, and impactful digital solutions. By emphasizing infrastructure integration, human capacity building, and 'mindful computing' principles across High-Performance Computing (HPC), Quantum Computing (QC), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), SCALAC proposes a collaborative framework. Key recommendations include securing institutional endorsement for SCALAC, leveraging the CARLA conference and other non-profit divulgation activities for regional outreach, and establishing framework cooperation agreements to ensure equitable access to supercomputing resources, thereby fostering long-term scientific and economic sovereignty in the region.