SC - The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis
Dates
November 15, 2026 – November 20, 2026
Venue
McCormick Place
Location
Chicago, United States
Dates
November 15, 2026 – November 20, 2026
Venue
McCormick Place
Location
Chicago, United States
About This Expo
SC26 is the premier annual gathering for the global high-performance computing (HPC) community, bringing together scientists, engineers, developers, policymakers, and industry leaders. This critical platform showcases the latest innovations in supercomputing, HPC systems, and AI infrastructure at scale. As the largest HPC marketplace, SC26 offers unparalleled opportunities for interaction and collaboration. Attendees, including HPC/AI architects, researchers, data center operators, and vendors, will discover cutting-edge technologies, access a gold-standard technical program, and network with global experts. For exhibitors, it provides direct access to a highly motivated audience, with 74% possessing purchasing authority and significant budgets, making it ideal for lead generation and showcasing products. SC26 drives scientific and technological progress by fostering research, development, and business connections within the HPC ecosystem.
Highlights
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Premier Global HPC Marketplace
SC26 is recognized as the world's largest marketplace for high-performance computing, connecting innovators with decision-makers and fostering crucial industry interactions.
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Influential Buyer Engagement
Engage directly with a powerful audience; 74% of attendees have purchasing authority, with many managing multi-million dollar budgets for HPC and AI solutions.
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Gold-Standard Technical Program
Access a comprehensive technical program, including groundbreaking research, expert-led sessions, and practical insights into the latest HPC and AI advancements.
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SCinet: Advanced Networking Showcase
Experience SCinet, the conference's unique, temporary high-speed network, which acts as a live platform for demonstrating cutting-edge networking technologies and research.
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Fostering Next-Gen HPC Talent
The Students@SC program actively supports emerging talent through competitions, mentoring, and career opportunities, ensuring the future of high-performance computing.
Previous Edition
18,000
Attendees
494
Exhibitors
19,316
Net Area · ㎡
FAQ
5 questions
SC26 will be held from November 15, 2026, in Chicago, IL, at McCormick Place.
The SC conference is co-sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the IEEE Computer Society.
Key sectors include High-Performance Computing Systems & Architectures, and Networking, Storage, and Data Analysis, covering HPC, AI infrastructure, and data management.
SCinet is the world's fastest temporary network, built annually for the conference to provide cutting-edge networking capabilities and serve as a live research platform.
The conference attracts HPC/AI system architects, researchers, data center operators, hardware/software vendors, scientists, engineers, and students from various sectors.
