December 10, 2025 SC News Share this page: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email By Samar Aseeri I first attended SC in 2011, returned in 2017, and this year I took my first official step into volunteering directly with the SC conference. Here’s my story—and why you should consider joining the SC volunteer community in 2026. At SC25, I served as a Technical Program Communication Liaison, contributing news and articles across the Technical Program before being invited to attend the conference and share my experience in person. One of my first stops was picking up my 10-Year SC Token—a moment that reminded me how much this community has become a professional home. Building Communities I’ve always been committed to the supercomputing community. Long before joining the SC volunteer team, I led a successful Birds of a Feather session in 2017 that helped launch two initiatives at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST): the Parallel FFT Community and the Data Center Benchmarking Community. Beyond SC, I’ve attended nearly 60 international HPC conferences and worked with major systems including Fugaku, MareNostrum, JUWELS/JURECA, Mira, and KAUST’s Shaheen I–III. Today, I’m completing an MBI in AI with the University of Cumbria and leading the Quantum Computing Reading Group, bridging HPC and quantum technologies. Volunteering with the SC Communications team allowed me to bring that passion into my writing and contribute directly to one of the largest HPC communities in the world. Writing Opportunities at SC25 Samar’s 2025 Articles Working with the Technical Program gave me the chance to write about topics I care deeply about—quantum computing, AI in business, and new program elements like e-Posters. Birds of a Feather: Exploring AI’s Role in Business & Discovery SC25’s BoF sessions offer an unparalleled opportunity to learn from leaders implementing AI in real-world HPC environments. OCTOBER 15, 2025 Next Stop: Quantum Junction Start-ups and global tech companies showcase next-gen quantum tools alongside researchers pushing the frontiers of what’s possible. AUGUST 13, 2025 Interactive Research e-Posters at SC25: Embracing Innovation We’re excited to introduce a new and dynamic presentation format for Research Posters. Learn about submission guidelines and set your research in motion. JULY 9, 2025 Beyond Volunteering Quantum Computing & Sharing My Story Outside my volunteer work, a highlight of SC25 was speaking on the panel Igniting the Future: Empowering Underrepresented Talent in HPC, AI, and Quantum Computing. Moderated by Prof. David Keyes, the discussion gathered voices dedicated to expanding inclusion in advanced computing. I shared my journey from applied mathematics to HPC and quantum computing, along with perspectives on supporting women and underrepresented talent in our fields. A Community That Feels Like HOme Reconnecting with colleagues from around the world reminded me why I return year after year. SC has shaped my professional path, continually opening doors and communities. HPC laid the foundation of my career—and quantum computing is the future I’m helping build. Join the SC26 Volunteer Community Volunteering at SC has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey. If you’re ready to contribute, connect, and grow within the global HPC community, now is the time. The final wave of applications for the SC26 Planning Committee closes December 31, 2025. Step forward, get involved, and help shape the future of supercomputing. SC26 Volunteer Opportunities
