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Connecting Women* in HPC Birds of a Feather Session at SCA/HPCAsia 2026 We had felt like this for a while… We attend one of the established WHPC workshops or sessions, and our heads keep buzzing from all the inputs of people finding great words for what they experience and feel (and sometimes those are the…
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Your First Time at ISC: A Friendly Guide to Surviving and Thriving What do you get when you take 3500 HPC professionals from different countries and backgrounds and put them into a conference centre together for 5 days? Well, ISC of course! From the outside as a first-timer, ISC can seem like a scary and…
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The Audience Is the Panel: WHPC Supports the ISC26 Fishbowl Discussion Some of the most important conversations at ISC26 will not happen in formal presentations. They will happen when the audience steps directly into the discussion. This year, WHPC facilitators will help support the return of ISC’s popular Fishbowl Panel, an interactive session designed to…
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Getting into the Details: Research Papers at ISC26 The foundation of every great supercomputing conference has always been cutting-edge research, and ISC26 continues that tradition with this year’s Research Papers. This June, WHPC moderators will help support two technical paper sessions at the conference: ML Systems and Frameworks and Emerging Technologies. Together, these sessions explore…
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Everything in Moderation: WHPC Facilitates Vendor Sessions at ISC26 At ISC26, some of the biggest conversations in HPC happen when vendors step forward to talk about what comes next. This year, WHPC community members will facilitate sessions, including the Vendor Showdown and the Vendor Roadmaps, creating space for better discussion, engagement, and sharper technical conversations…
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Human Physiology at Supercomputing Scale: WHPC Supports the ISC26 Midweek Keynote One of the standout moments of ISC26 arrives midweek with the keynote “HPC for Vascular Digital Twins” from Amanda Randles. As modern healthcare moves toward earlier detection, continuous monitoring, and personalised intervention, entirely new computational challenges are emerging. Amanda Randles’ work explores how High-Performance…
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How the WHPC Travel Fellowship Transformed my ISC Experience Author: Sarah Johnston One year ago, I was nervously hovering over the submit button on the ISC webpage trying to get the confidence to share my work in the hopes of attending ISC for the very first time. Little did I know at that time that…
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Women in HPC Networking Breakfast at CIUK 2025 We – the UK WHPC community – celebrated our fourth WHPC UK Chapters and Affiliates Breakfast on the 5th December at this year’s CIUK conference in Manchester. It was a morning spent focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion, expertly chaired by Marion Weinzierl, welcoming more than fifty…
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WHPC Chapters and Affiliates at ISC25! I’ve just returned from ISC25 in Hamburg, and I’m still buzzing with energy after such an incredible conference! One thing that really stood out to me was the increased engagement from the WHPC community. We offered more networking opportunities than ever – and you all showed up in full…
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WHPC@ISC25 – Tech Talk Submissions NOW OPEN Now in its third year, the WHPC Tech Talks will once again take center stage at the ISC25 Exhibitor Gala on June 10, 2025! Are you headed to ISC this June in Hamburg, Germany? Do you have a story to tell, research to share, or industry insights to…
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Women in HPC announce Travel Fellowships for ISC25 The Executive Committee and Volunteers of Women in HPC (WHPC) are thrilled to announce the return of Travel Fellowships for the ISC25 conference in Hamburg, Germany! Scheduled from June 10-13, 2025, this premier event is a unique opportunity for members, friends, and allies to engage in meaningful…
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ISC increases opportunities to contribute in 2025 Get ready for an exciting ISC25! This year’s conference is packed with opportunities to grow your network and connect the dots (get it?) in the field of supercomputing. Whether you’re looking to showcase your work, get hands-on experience, or spotlight new voices, ISC25 has something for everyone. From…
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