SC Conference Series

Want to spark discussions and connect with like-minded HPC professionals? BoF sessions at SC25 are all about community-driven dialogue on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in high-performance computing. Whether you focus on AI, storage, programming frameworks, or quantum computing, this is your chance to lead the conversation and foster meaningful engagement. BoFs are not just presentations—they are interactive forums where you can gather insights, build collaborations, and strengthen the SC community. https://buff.ly/3EjST2q

My name is Elsa Gonsiorowski and as an HPC I/O Support Specialist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), my work focuses on creating spaces for High Performance Computing (HPC) users, developers, support staff, and students to collaborate, learn, and grow. My focus lies at the LLNL’s HPC facility, LC, home to the #1 system on the TOP500 list and through both professional and volunteer efforts, I foster strong communities that drive innovation, education, and communication in HPC. At LLNL, I organize user meetings for some of our most advanced systems, providing a platform for users to share their experiences - their successes, challenges, and ideas for improvement. These thought provoking conversations help shape the future of our systems by ensuring that users feedback is heard and acted upon. I’m also a member of the PESO Project, where I focus on coordinating the Better Scientific Software Fellowship. Since 2018, we’ve supported fellowship alumni who are leading the way in scientific software productivity and sustainability, helping researchers and developers adopt better software practices. In addition, I volunteer as Chair of Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC), a growing organization dedicated to supporting underrepresented groups and their allies in the HPC workforce. We hold events at major conferences like ISC and SC, and we work to provide funding, career opportunities and a welcoming community for early-career researchers in HPC. #HPCignites #WHM25 #SC25 PESO project - (https://buff.ly/4kl68QF) Better Scientific Software Fellowship - (https://buff.ly/4bhoDBH) WHPC - (https://buff.ly/2AaCPyj)

I am part of the ISC team that organizes the ISC High Performance conference and exhibition in Europe. Our goal is to create a friendly atmosphere where attendees from the fields of High Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence (AI), high performance data analytics, and quantum computing can learn, share ideas, and form collaborations. As the Conference Program Manager in charge of the contributed program, I assist scientists and researchers at every step of their journey. This includes everything from their first submission and the review of their proposals to the acceptance of their work, their presentations at the conference, and the final publication of their research. This process relies heavily on the amazing support of volunteers in the HPC community, who dedicate their time as chairs, reviewers, and speakers. Together, we work to ensure a positive experience for everyone attending the conference. For me, the best part of the HPC community is the people! I draw great satisfaction from supporting the attendees; addressing their organizational questions before and during the conference, and ensuring they feel welcomed, supported, and acknowledged. Reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting inspiring new individuals make ISC a highlight of my year. I'm energized by the passion and dedication of those advancing the field of HPC. The collegial atmosphere within my team and at ISC, along with the gratitude expressed by speakers, chairs, and committees, inspires me in my work. Witnessing how attendees connect and inspire one another emphasizes the significance of in-person events like ours, especially in a world that is becoming increasingly digital and remote. My name is Isabel Gr?bner and I am a Conference Program Manager, ISC High Performance Series at the ISC Group. #whm25 #sc25 #hpcignites #isc25 #connectingthedots

?? Start your engines — IndySCC is back for #SC25, and it's bigger and better than ever! After the success of expanding into a hybrid format, we're excited to announce that applications are now open for teams ready to race through the cloud. IndySCC is designed to both educate and create opportunities, culminating in an epic 48-hour competition where teams put their skills to the test and show off what they've learned. ?? Want a glimpse of the action? Check out our highlight video from last year! ?? Ready to learn more or sign up? Visit our featured blog post: https://buff.ly/P0GJ8Dy #HPCignites #students

The Student Cluster Competition (SCC) is not just about technical skills—it’s about teamwork, strategy, and diversity. Teams must submit a proposal that describes their members, hardware, software, and approach to the competition. This is your chance to showcase your team’s strengths and how you’ll work together to tackle real-world challenges. With guidance from expert advisors and sponsorship from industry vendors, SCC provides the perfect environment to push your limits. Craft your proposal and apply today! https://buff.ly/3WO2qoN

My passion lies in managing the data consumed and produced by scientific workloads on HPC systems – a critical yet often underappreciated aspect of supercomputing. My work focuses on optimizing input/output performance, ensuring that simulations are not bottlenecked by slow data operations. I strongly believe that efficient I/O is essential for practical usage of HPC systems as it directly impacts the speed at which scientific insights can be achieved. One recent I/O project I am particularly proud of is UnifyFS, a collaboration between Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. UnifyFS significantly improves I/O performance by leveraging node-local storage, delivering as much as 50x improvements in checkpoint I/O for scientific applications like Flash-X. Notably, our UnifyFS team was awarded a 2024 R&D100 Award and the 2023 IEEE International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium Award for Open Source Software. My name is Kathryn Mohror, and I am a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. #hpcignites #whm25 #SC25

I create relationships - within and beyond PSC. I help connect anyone interested in PSC to our resources, and most importantly, to our people. I advocate for our community in external settings including the state government and local organizations, spreading the word about PSC's great work, opportunities in HPC, and the wonderful resources we have to offer. As a non-technical person, I help translate what our researchers are doing into language that can be widely understood, and I find ways for us to engage with partners across different settings. I also oversee the project management team, which is vital to keeping everything at our organization running smoothly. Our work is essential to PSC’s ability to keep on creating. My name is Megan Carroll, and I am the Manager of Business Development and Partnerships at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC). #hpcignites #whm25 #SC25

SC panels offer a unique opportunity to spark discussions, share insights, and engage with the HPC community on critical challenges and future directions. With ample time for audience Q&A, panels drive meaningful conversations that shape the field. If you have a thought-provoking topic and a diverse group of experts ready to weigh in, submit your panel proposal today.

I’m a lecturer in computational chemistry, where my research is in the development and application of new methods to simulating molecules and materials, based around a quantum mechanical approach called density functional theory (DFT). One of my key research interests is in overcoming the size limitations of DFT: by combining new methods and algorithms with the use of HPC it becomes possible to simulate systems containing thousands or even tens of thousands of atoms, which are beyond the reach of traditional DFT implementations. The ability to treat such large systems opens up applications in areas ranging from organic light emitting diodes to biomolecules, but relies on efficient parallelisation approaches. Having contributed to a number of DFT codes, most significantly the open source BigDFT code, I have cultivated deep interest in both the science that such new methods enable, and the code and implementation that goes on behind the scenes. This includes improvements to usability and performance on different supercomputing architectures. I also enjoy bringing new people into the field of DFT and HPC, whether through training events on codes such as BigDFT, or teaching scientific computing to undergraduate students. From my first encounter with HPC as an undergraduate student, through to my current research and teaching, HPC has played a key role in my career. My name is Laura Ratcliffe and I am a Lecturer in the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol, UK. #whm25 #sc25 #hpcignites

I’m a Senior Dev Ops engineer for Oracle Fusion Applications. At prior system engineer jobs, I was usually the only woman on the team. It was a challenge for me to make my voice heard and to show I could do the job. I feel lucky to finally be at a place where I enjoy the work and the people. Working on cloud-based software application packages has been a fun challenge. The best part is working through effective strategies with a balanced team of men and women –this balance helps ensure that we get the best product out the door within stringent timelines. Hearing a diverse set of ideas makes a difference. I’m also a lead for Women of OCI’s slack channel, which promotes and mentors women in tech globally. I host and help to create women in tech projects including coffee networking events and “Ask Me Anything” live and zoomed events with Oracle women VP’s, Senior managers, and Principals, to help software engineers and other women in tech achieve their career goals. I’ve also been a Social Impact lead for Oracle Volunteers for three years, hosting in-house female STEM events and Blood drives, supporting homeless teens, and bringing neurodiversity events like Bestfriends Buddy Walk and India Cricket Team for the Blind. I worked hard to get where I am and I do this to help those who need a positive hand to find their way with grace. My name is Marie Sorell, and I am a Senior Dev Ops Engineer and Women of OCI Lead, Social Impact Seattle for Oracle Volunteers / Oracle Corporation #hpcignites #whm25 #SC25