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Upcoming Event — Open for RegistrationScheduled to take place on Nov 15–20, 2026 in Dallas, United States. Official registration and attendance passes are currently available.
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SC26 — The International Conference for High Performance Computing & AI Supercomputing

The premier global conference for exascale computing, scientific simulation, supercomputer networks, and frontier AI model training clusters.

About SC26

The Supercomputing Conference (SC) is the world's most prestigious annual gathering in high-performance computing, networking, and storage. SC26 in Dallas showcases the TOP500 supercomputer rankings, massive AI superclusters, quantum-classical hybrid architectures, and innovations in liquid cooling and ultra-high-speed InfiniBand fabrics.

Who Should Attend

Based on official event tracks, this gathering is specifically tailored for:

HPC Systems Engineers
Supercomputing Researchers
National Lab Scientists
AI Cluster Infrastructure Architects

Topics & Focus Areas

Exascale Supercomputing & AI WorkloadsTOP500 Benchmark AnalysisInterconnect Fabrics & InfiniBandEnergy-Efficient Datacenters & Liquid Cooling

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is SC26 taking place?

SC26 takes place November 15–20, 2026 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

What is the historical significance of the SC conference?

Established in 1988 by IEEE and ACM, SC has served for over 35 years as the undisputed benchmark event for global supercomputing and extreme-scale computation.

Is SC26 relevant to AI developers?

Yes, modern AI foundation models require supercomputing infrastructure; SC26 is the core venue where exascale AI hardware and networking standards are established.

Source Verified: Supercomputing SC Official Portal
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