SC25 Workshops: Sparking Innovation in HPC

Call for Submissions

SC25 workshops are more than just presentations, they’re where the sparks of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth thrive. Whether you’re hosting or attending, SC25 workshops offer a unique opportunity to be part of the future of HPC.  Last year we hosted over 40 workshops ranging from software development, hardware configuration, to careers, ethics and environmental impact.  If you are interested in contributing your proposal this year here’s some tips, tricks and guidelines to help you get started.

How to Create a Winning Workshop Submission

SC25 workshops cover a wide spectrum of HPC interests and offer the flexibility to adapt your format to diverse goals. Whether you envision a peer-reviewed presentation session, an invited speaker symposium, or a full-day “mini-conference,” workshops at SC foster collaboration and innovation while tackling key challenges in the field.

Here’s how to make your submission stand out:

1. Gather Essential Details: Understand your workshop’s history, format, and logistics. Clearly define its scope, relevance, and audience impact.
2. Leadership Roles: Limit leadership teams to four people for smoother communication and decision-making.
3. Prioritize Community Engagement: Provide a detailed plan for fostering a welcoming environment for all participants.
4. Showcase Impact: Highlight how your workshop will contribute to the HPC community—through ideation, networking, or outcomes like white papers or proceedings.

Use this flexibility to design a session that truly resonates with your audience and drives meaningful outcomes.

Setting Clear Workshop Goals

Want your workshop to succeed? Start with clear, well-defined goals. SC’s workshop categories are designed to help you shape a high-impact session that aligns with our conference standards. Here’s a quick guide to inspire your planning:

• Ideation: Drive progress in specialized HPC areas, from community building to R&D innovation.
• Feedback on Early Works: Offer a platform for emerging research to gain constructive feedback.
• Interdisciplinary Bridges: Unite experts across fields to tackle shared challenges and spark new HPC solutions.
• Practitioner Forums: Address real-world HPC challenges and share future directions.
• Professional Development: Build skills in technical writing, leadership, and career growth.
• Tangible Artifacts: Deliver concrete outcomes like reports, white papers, or recruitment opportunities.

Use these categories as fuel for crafting a compelling and meaningful workshop.

Everyone Welcome

SC25 workshops are for everyone passionate about advancing HPC—not just researchers. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned contributor, we welcome submissions spanning all aspects of supercomputing. These workshops go beyond knowledge-sharing; they’re opportunities to network, collaborate, and grow professionally. We’re excited to see how your ideas will contribute to this dynamic series.

Find Your Spark of Inspiration!

SC24 in Atlanta showcased vibrant workshops that embodied the creativity and collaboration SC conferences are known for. Need ideas to craft your submission?

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