SC 2026

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SC 2026

International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis

November 15-20, 2026McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, USAOfficial conference site Site reachable

SC 2026 is the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis, serving as the leading technical forum for professionals and students in the HPC community. It features a comprehensive program of research presentations, workshops, and exhibitions focused on advancing computing technologies and their applications.

Official CFP Back to deadlines Verified September 9, 2026

Key deadlines

Verified September 9, 2026

Abstract registration

April 2, 2026

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Full paper

April 9, 2026

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Conference timeline

Submission and decisions

Abstract registrationKey deadline

April 2, 2026 · AoE

Full paperKey deadline

April 9, 2026 · AoE

Paper fit

Contribution paths

A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.

Full Papers

Original, peer-reviewed research contributions presenting significant advances in HPC.

Short Papers

Concise presentations of emerging work, tools, or preliminary results with clear potential for impact.

Poster Papers

Visual and interactive displays of research, often used for early-stage or applied work.

Workshops

Focused sessions on specialized topics, often including invited talks and contributed papers.

Tutorials

Instructional sessions designed to educate attendees on specific HPC technologies or methodologies.

Panels

Structured discussions with experts on timely or controversial topics in HPC.

Doctoral Symposium

A forum for PhD candidates to present their research and receive feedback from senior researchers.

Industry Track

Presentations and demonstrations from industry partners on real-world HPC applications and innovations.

Research areas in scope

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Technical Program

AlgorithmsApplicationsArchitecturesCloud and Distributed ComputingData Analytics and Machine LearningData Storage and ManagementEnergy EfficiencyNetworking and CommunicationPerformance Analysis and OptimizationProgramming Models and ToolsQuantum ComputingReliability and ResilienceSystems SoftwareVisualization and Data Analysis

Policies worth checking twice

  • Submissions must be original and not under review elsewhere.
  • All submissions are subject to double-blind peer review.
  • Papers must not exceed 12 pages in ACM format for full papers, and 6 pages for short papers.
  • Dual submission to other conferences or journals is prohibited during the review period.
  • Author lists and affiliations must be finalized at submission and cannot be changed after the deadline.
  • Authors must include an AI-use statement in all submissions, disclosing any use of generative AI tools in the research or writing process.

Official sources

Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.

Last verified September 9, 2026