SC provides the leading technical program in the HPC community, as measured by impact, at the highest academic and professional standards.
Shared are best practices in areas such as: algorithms; applications; architectures and networks; clouds and distributed computing; data analytics, visualization, and storage; artificial intelligence and machine learning; performance; programming systems; system software; and state of the practice in large-scale deployment and integration.
Program
Sunday–Friday
15–20 November 2026
Technical Program Co-ChairSally Ellingson, University of Kentucky
Technical Program Co-ChairVerónica G. Melesse Vergara, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Submission and application details are found on the Contributed Program pages.
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Art of HPCShowcasing the intersection of creativity and HPC.
(Available Spring 2026)
Birds of a FeatherA forum on topics important to the HPC community.
Early CareerFor professionals within the first five years of their careers.
Exhibitor ForumTechnical presentations by HPC service providers.
PanelsImportant discussions and Q&As with experts in HPC.
PapersCompelling work – from the foundations to new frontiers.
PostersCutting-edge work displayed throughout the conference.
TutorialsFull- and half-day sessions introducing various hot topics.
WorkshopsDig into your favorite HPC topics with your colleagues.
Proceedings & ArchivesAccess archives for peer-reviewed program content.
Sessions featuring acclaimed speakers from the high performance computing community. The Plenary is always Monday. Come and hear the Keynote on Tuesday. Invited Talks happen Tuesday through Thursday.
HPC Unites PlenaryThe conference theme comes to life in this “don’t miss” panel.
Invited TalksCommunity leaders share their valuable insights on HPC.
KeynoteAn esteemed speaker sets the tone for this year’s conference.
Learn how to make a nomination for the SC Test of Time Award and a variety of sponsoring society awards. The awardees are announced just before the conference. Don’t miss their presentations and the Awards Ceremony on Thursday.
Attending the receptions is a great way to interact with attendees and contributors in a fun environment.
AwardsRecognizing those making a lasting impact.
ReceptionsMeet, socialize, and network with your fellow attendees.
Career FairOpen to all – find your new employer at SC.
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