The SC Conference brings together professionals and students from around the world representing a wide range of backgrounds and technical expertise in high-performance computing.
Our goal is to spark new conversations, foster meaningful connections, and inspire innovative ideas while striving to create an environment where everyone can contribute to advancing science and research.
Contact us with questions about SC’s effort to increase representation of everyone in the HPC community and improve the attendee experience.
Community Engagement ChairClea Marples, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
Community Engagement Programming ChairLynn Villafuerte, US Department of Energy
SC Welcomes Everyone in the HPC Community
The SC Conference Series has made an ongoing commitment to making the conference and the HPC community welcoming to all. Our goal is to increase participation from all constituents of the community, to foster a sense of belonging, and provide a positive experience for everyone.
First-TimersA guide for SC Conference newbies to help you get centered and navigate your experience.
(Available Spring 2026)
Family ResourcesBring the family. Good stuff to know about registering your child, access, and care.
AccessibilityLearn about convention center accessibility accommodations on our page featuring McCormick Place.
Code of ConductPolicies dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for all.
We believe that innovation thrives when people with different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences come together. We encourage those with fresh perspectives to join the SC community by applying for the following opportunities.
CommUNITY@SC26A program with a mission to strengthen the HPC community in the region where the annual SC Conference is held.
SC IlluminationsWaiting on new content from Clea for this page to come through to help position for SC26.
(Available Summer 2026)
HPC Around the WorldThis has never really had it’s own page, but we could create one to elevate its offerings.
Serving on an SC committee can be a very rewarding experience while giving back to the community. It’s also a great way to get involved and grow your professional career network.
Applications Open 15 June 2026
VolunteerUnderstand expectations, requirements, and the application timeline for roles on the SC Planning Committee.
SC Planning CommitteeSC is created for our community, by our community. Check out the people making this year’s big event happen.
SC’s sponsoring societies will have representatives available in the Community Engagement office where you can seek support should you experience any form of harassment while at SC.
IEEE CS AssistLearn more about the IEEE-CS committee to assist in reporting ethics and code violations.
ACM SIGHPC CARESLearn more about the ACM SIGHPC committee to aid reporting on discrimination and harassment.
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