OpenNebula Systems took part in the II International Quantum Business Conference, held on December 17–18 in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, where leaders from industry, research, investment, and policy gathered to chart the future of quantum computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and hybrid AI infrastructure. 

With the organization of our trusted partner, Fsas Technologies (a Fujitsu company), in collaboration with CESGA—one of the new European AI Factories—this event marked a key moment for infrastructure innovation, especially as organizations move beyond isolated compute solutions toward integrated ecosystems that power sovereign, scalable AI factories and dynamic AI development environments.

Strong Demand for Integrated Quantum-HPC-AI Strategies

From opening keynotes to breakout sessions, participants emphasized a shared priority: building vendor-neutral infrastructure able to combine future quantum potential with proven HPC performance and AI readiness, while supporting sovereignty, compliance, and operational agility.

That resonated strongly with the OpenNebula approach—an open, flexible cloud and virtualization management platform designed to orchestrate diverse workloads while preserving governance and scalability across multi-tenant environments.

Practical Perspectives on Sovereign AI Infrastructure

At the OpenNebula Systems booth, attendees engaged with live demos and deep-dive discussions, discovering:

• How OpenNebula empowers on-premises and hybrid infrastructure to support AI and HPC workloads seamlessly
• Practical deployment patterns for enterprises and public institutions exploring sovereign AI factories
• Infrastructure models that enable scaling performance without sacrificing control or compliance

This hands-on interaction sparked productive conversations with tech leaders and infrastructure architects seeking real-world solutions.

Open Platforms and the Future of AI Infrastructure

On the first day of the event, we joined an expert discussion with other industry figures to explore how open platforms can accelerate innovation across hybrid AI and HPC landscapes. The dialogue highlighted several strategic priorities:

• The role of open ecosystems in reducing vendor lock-in and enabling sovereign tech stacks
• How hybrid infrastructure bridges current gaps between cloud, HPC, and emerging quantum workflows
• Practical insights for public and private organizations planning next-generation AI deployments.

These discussions reinforced a shared view—interoperable, open solutions are essential for realizing the full promise of AI factories across sectors.

What This Means for Infrastructure Strategy

The momentum at the conference confirmed a broader industry shift: organisations are increasingly seeking infrastructure partners who can support AI workloads today while also future-proofing their systems for emerging technologies such as quantum computing and next-generation AI growth. With its open architecture and support for sovereign deployments, OpenNebula is increasingly seen as a practical platform for AI and HPC innovation—especially in complex, multi-tenant environments.

Looking Ahead

We’re grateful to Fsas Technologies and CESGA for hosting a thoughtful and productive gathering. If you stopped by our booth or joined the roundtable, thank you—your engagement shapes our roadmap. For those we didn’t meet in person, we’d love to continue the conversation on how OpenNebula can help accelerate your AI and HPC strategies.

Stay tuned for more insights and follow-up events as we continue to help organizations build sovereign, scalable AI infrastructure for the future.

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