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Fri 04, Dec, 2026
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Manchester Central Convention Complex
Windmill St
Manchester, , M2 3GX
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WHPC Breakfast at CIUK 2026

We are delighted to be organising the 5th annual WHPC breakfast at CIUK 2026! This year, the popular event will be taking place on the 4th of December between 8:30 and 10:30. We are bringing the HPC community together for:

  • Inspiring early-career tech talks
  • Introductions to the UK’s WHPC Chapter & Affiliate community
  • Networking with peers and colleagues
  • A relaxed start to the day with breakfast provided

Please be aware that you will need a conference badge to attend, so make sure to register for CIUK.

About CIUK 2026

CIUK 2026 will be held at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on the 3rd and 4th of December 2026, celebrating the theme: “Grand Challenges for the Next Decade”.

CIUK 2026 will include an exhibition of the latest hardware and software releases plus two day programme of presentations and a series of parallel breakout sessions, including our annual Women in HPC breakfast! There will be a student poster competition plus the fourth instalment of the Student Cluster Challenge. Find out more at: https://www.sc.stfc.ac.uk/computing-insight-uk/

Call for Submissions

We are inviting applications to present at the 5th Annual CIUK Women in HPC (WHPC) Breakfast. This is a unique opportunity for students and early-career professionals to showcase their work through a poster session and 2-minute lightning talk.

 

What are we looking for?

The submissions require an abstract with a maximum of 1000 characters. Submitted poster proposals will be thoughtfully reviewed by the CIUK WHPC Volunteer Committee.

Poster topics can encompass a wide range of themes, from technical to non-technical subjects. Examples include early research and projects, reproducibility, career experiences, diversity and inclusion in HPC, and more. If you are passionate about supercomputing and eager to share your research or ideas, this is your chance to gain recognition and expand your professional network.

 

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from early-career researchers either currently enrolled in undergraduate to PhD programs at UK or EU institutions as well as those in the first 5 years of their career. (Please note, we welcome those who have transitioned into our field or have returned after a career break as part of this submission.)

 

Key Dates

  • Submission Deadline: 21 October
  • Notification of Acceptance: 4 November
  • Materials Deadline: 1 December

 

Accepted speakers will receive free CIUK registration and may be eligible for additional travel support!

Click here to apply!