Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC) and ISC Group Extend Partnership for 2026.
Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC) and ISC Group, the organizers of the ISC High Performance conference series, are delighted to announce the continuation of their partnership in advance of ISC 2026, scheduled for June 22–26, 2026, in Hamburg, Germany.
Eleanor Broadway, Partner Manager for WHPC at ISC 2026, said: “We are excited to renew our partnership with ISC Group for 2026. This collaboration is a strong example of how diversity and inclusion can be meaningfully embedded into a major community event. Together, we continue to provide a vital platform for elevating diverse voices and building a stronger, more inclusive global community.”
Nages Sieslack, Head of Communications and Digital Content for ISC Group, added: “We are excited to partner once again with WHPC, the leaders in promoting diversity and inclusion within our industry. At ISC 2026, we will continue to provide a platform for all stakeholders while striving to equip the next generation of workforce with the skills and connections necessary to uphold the legacy of innovation in the HPC community.”
Call for Women in HPC Posters
As part of this ongoing collaboration, WHPC is excited to announce that the call for posters is now open! Designed for those early in their careers or transitioning into the field, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase work spanning from technical research to the social impact of HPC.
For more details and to submit your poster, visit here.
Call for WHPC Volunteers
WHPC’s collaboration thrives on the dedication of volunteers. If you’re interested in contributing to this exciting initiative, learn more and submit your application through this link. The deadline for volunteer applications is October 28, 2025.
About WHPC
Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC) was created with the vision to encourage women to participate in the HPC community by providing fellowship, education, and support to women and the organisations that employ them. Through collaboration and networking, WHPC strives to bring together women in HPC and technical computing while encouraging women to engage in outreach activities and improve the visibility of inspirational role models.
About ISC 2026
ISC 2026 returns to the Congress Center Hamburg from June 22 – 26 for its 41st edition. Since its inception in 1986, it has been recognized as the world’s oldest and Europe’s most attended event for the HPC community, and increasingly for AI and quantum professionals interested in performance, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.