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World Congress 2026 Europe • Jul 10, 2026 • Session details

CUDA Python: GPU programming for the modern developer

Paul Graham

Achieve speed-of-light C++ performance without ever leaving Python. Learn how modern CUDA tooling unlocks massive multi-GPU acceleration and instant 10x speedups for your heaviest data workloads.

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#1 about 3 min

Introduction to CUDA and general-purpose GPU computing

A look back at the development of CUDA and the growth of hardware-accelerated scientific algorithms.

#2 about 2 min

Understanding modern data center GPU hardware architecture

How streaming multiprocessors and tensor cores process complex compute operations while managing thread latency.

#3 about 2 min

The expanded CUDA ecosystem and native Python support

Overcoming classical language barriers by integrating seamless programming compatibility across compilers and device libraries.

#4 about 2 min

Exploring the Python-enabled GPU programming software stack

How interoperable frameworks allow developers to smoothly transition between device environments and execution tools.

#5 about 4 min

Leveraging multi-node communication and core computation libraries

Utilizing specialized interfaces to orchestrate distributed cross-device computations without requiring CPU dispatch operations.

#6 about 2 min

Accelerating script execution with CuPy and Numba kernels

Replacing standard array packages with GPU-accelerated variants provides immediate speedups without extensive architectural knowledge.

#7 about 2 min

Framework-agnostic execution using the NV math library

A unified mathematics package automatically routes calculations to hardware components matching specific operational requirements.

#8 about 3 min

Optimizing GPU memory transfers through kernel fusion

Combining isolated data actions into a single operational instruction drastically reduces internal transfer overhead.

#9 about 2 min

Mitigating function dispatch overhead with CUDA graphs

Grouping short-running device instructions into structured execution sequences minimizes the latency of repetitive task launches.

#10 about 3 min

Performing high-level data transformations with cooperative libraries

Leveraging combined logical iterators and unified thread units improves computing performance when engineering chained reductions.

#11 about 5 min

Simplifying hardware abstractions using matrix tile programming

Delegating precise memory positioning to the compiler enables efficient hardware processing strategies when managing large data structures.

#12 about 2 min

Analyzing execution performance and debugging Python code natively

Identifying computational bottlenecks and programmatic flaws operates entirely within standard graphical integrated development environments.

#13 about 5 min

Navigating resource multiplexing and hardware compatibility questions

Understanding multi-instance scheduling behaviors prevents workload degradation and clarifies deployment constraints for production environments.

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