Welcome to the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis. While our first conference in 1988 was small and easy to explore, today SC offers the broadest and largest conference in HPC – here is an overview of the entire event to help you make the most of your time.
In addition to the information below, SC is putting together a video specifically geared towards newcomers. Stay tuned for its release at the end of October.
- Conference by Day
- Conference Store
- First-Time Attendees
- How SC Is Organized
- Inclusivity
- Registration
- SC Schedule and Conference Guides
- Social Media
Conference by Day
SC presents nine days of scientific and engineering achievements from some of the world’s leading researchers, engineers, developers, and organizations.
Monday–Tuesday, November 9–10
Wednesday, November 11
Thursday–Friday, November 12–13
Thursday–Friday, November 12–13
Monday, November 16
Tuesday, November 17
- ACM Student Research Competition
- Birds of a Feather
- Exhibits
- Exhibitor Forum
- Invited Talks
- Panels
- Papers
- Research Posters
- Scientific Visualization & Data Analytics Showcase
- State of the Practice Talks
- Student Cluster Competition
Wednesday, November 18
- ACM Student Research Competition
- Birds of a Feather
- Exhibits
- Exhibitor Forum
- Invited Talks
- Panels
- Papers
- Research Posters
- Scientific Visualization & Data Analytics Showcase
- State of the Practice Talks
- Student Cluster Competition
Thursday, November 19
- ACM Student Research Competition
- Awards Ceremony
- Birds of a Feather
- Exhibits
- Exhibitor Forum
- Invited Talks
- Panels
- Papers
- Research Posters
- Scientific Visualization & Data Analytics Showcase
Conference Store
The Conference Store sells conference clothing and souvenirs.
Visit the online SC20 Store.
First-Time Attendees
The SC Conference extends a warm, enthusiastic welcome to all first-time attendees. Watch the video at the top of this page specifically designed to help you organize your conference experience.
If you have further questions, please contact us.
How SC Is Organized
The SC Conference features the Program, encompassing the Technical Program and the Students@SC Program; and the Exhibits, where the latest advancements in HPC technology are on display.
Technical Program
The Technical Program is the heart of the conference, where the world’s leading researchers share results and applications, and debate the future of high performance computing, networking, storage, and analysis.
- Awards
- Birds of a Feather
- Early Career
- Invited Talks
- Keynote
- More Than HPC Plenary
- Panels
- Papers
- Posters
- State of the Practice Talks
- Tutorials
- Workshops
Technical Program registration is required to attend most of these sessions. Tutorials and Workshops require separate registrations. The More Than HPC Plenary, Birds of a Feather sessions, Awards sessions, and Exhibitor Forum sessions are open to any registration category.
Students@SC Program
Through professional development programs, opportunities to learn from mentors, and engagement with the Technical Program, SC supports a strong and diverse HPC student community at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Most of the Students@SC Program is designed for students who have been selected for participation in advance of the conference.
- Computing4Change
- Guided Interest Groups
- HPC Immersion
- Job Fair
- Mentor–Protégé Matching
- Student Cluster Competition
- Student Tours
- Student Volunteers
Within the Technical Program, there are two opportunities for students to participate in SC Posters:
Exhibits
The virtual exhibit hall will be open for three full days (Tuesday–Thursday, November 17–19) with hundreds of exhibitors presenting the latest technologies and discoveries from around the world
In addition, visitors have an opportunity to attend presentations at:
SCinet
Historically, during the week of SC, SCinet becomes the most powerful and advanced network on Earth, connecting the SC community to the world. Due to the virtual nature of SC20, we will not be building the cutting-edge SCinet infrastructure that our attendees have to come to expect as part of their SC experience. We hope to deliver the world’s fastest temporary network next year at SC21.
SCinet also hosts workshops, demos, and collaborative opportunities through:
Inclusivity
The SC Conference Series has made an ongoing commitment to addressing inclusivity and diversity at the conference and within the HPC community. Making all attendees feel welcome is important to us. Learn more about Our Commitment to You and our Code of Conduct.
Registration
Registration for SC opens in the summer before the conference. You can reduce your registration fee if you are a member of one of SC’s sponsoring societies. If you’re not a member, it’s easy to become one. Check the registration page for full details.
Schedule and Conference Guides
SC Schedule
Start planning early to optimize your days and nights at the conference. Use the SC Schedule to create your own personalized agenda. This schedule is the most comprehensive source of information about conference programs, exhibits, and events.
The schedule features filters for event types and tags, day-specific links, a presenter index, organization index, detailed search capability, and more.
Mobile App
Beginning on November 2, you’ll be able to download the conference Mobile App from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Connect with attendees and exhibitors, plan your week, and navigate the conference all in one place.
Final Program
The entire SC Schedule and conference information is also available for download in PDF format. A link to this PDF will appear at the top of the SC Schedule page closer in to the conference.
Social Media
Connect with colleagues, discuss the Program, get the latest news from exhibitors, and post videos and images about your experience.
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