Slovenian National Supercomputing Network (SLING) as a bridge to EOSC

The presentation explains how the Slovenian National Supercomputing Network (SLING) connects national HPC infrastructure with the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). It outlines Slovenia’s open science framework, SLING’s organizational structure and objectives, major projects such as new HPC/AI centers, and the role of systems like Vega in supporting open access to advanced computing resources. The concluding message highlights how HPC and AI, together with open science practices, are becoming essential for research, innovation, and national competitiveness.