Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC) is excited to announce a packed programme of events for ISC High Performance 2026. We’re looking forward to connecting with colleagues, collaborators, and community members from around the world in Hamburg, Germany, this June.
Where to find WHPC at ISC 2026
Tuesday (23rd June 2026) is all about community – reconnecting with familiar faces, welcoming new members, and creating spaces where people can learn from and support one another.
- Finding Your People in HPC: A WHPC Community Meet-Up – A relaxed and inclusive space to meet people, share experiences, and discover support networks that extend far beyond the conference itself.
- Tech Talks by Women in HPC – Taking over the Exhibition Opening Reception, WHPC presents a dynamic mix of invited and lightning talks, showcasing the many ways our community collaborates, innovates and grows together
On Wednesday (24th June 2026), we celebrate our mission and the people who are shaping the future of our community.
- Celebrating Diversity Day – The WHPC community comes together to celebrate the strength of diversity in HPC, increase the visibility of women and other underrepresented groups, and demonstrate our shared commitment to a more inclusive future.
- Women in HPC Poster Pitch and Networking Reception – Meet the WHPC Rising Stars through a poster series dedicated to women and individuals from underrepresented groups who are students or in the early stages of their HPC careers.
- super(computing)heroes Birds of a Feather (BoF) – Hear from influential and well-recognised female HPC “superheroes” from academia, research labs, HPC centres, and industry. Join us to be inspired, discover relatable role models, and help build a more inclusive and connected HPC community.
WHPC Moderators
This year, the WHPC x ISC partnership is taking an exciting step forward. We are delighted to announce that select volunteers from our community have been working with ISC to help shape some of this year’s most popular sessions, stepping into roles in panel moderation and audience facilitation.
Across the Vendor Showdown, Vendor Roadmaps, Midweek Keynote, Technical Papers and Fishbowl Panel, WHPC volunteers will be part of the sessions that bring energy, challenge ideas, and connect communities. All of this is made possible not only by those stepping into visible roles but also by ISC leadership and the support network that enables it.
Design your schedule and learn more about each event through our ISC 2026 webpages: https://womeninhpc.org/events/isc-2026
Thank You to Our ISC 2026 Sponsors and Supporters
We couldn’t do this without you.
Your support powers everything we do at WHPC, helping us connect, support, and elevate people across the global HPC community. Our work is all about opening doors, building networks, and supporting career growth at every stage.
Together, we’re creating real change in the HPC community.
- WHPC Champion – AWS and AMD
- Community Leaders – DAWN at the University of Cambridge Research Services and Google
- Rising Star – HPE
- Advocate – Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre
Learn more about our sponsorship levels and how to get involved in future events through our 2026 Prospectus.
Thank You to Our Volunteer Committee
Last but not certainly not least, thank you to our amazing volunteer committee.
It truly takes a village to bring the WHPC programme of events to life. Behind every session, meet-up, and initiative is a dedicated group of volunteers working tirelessly to support our community.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your dedication, friendship, and continued support: Ayesha Afzal, Buket Benek Gursoy, Cristin Merritt, Eleanor Broadway, Elsa Gonsiorowski, Sarah Johnston, Karina Pesatova, Valerie Rossi, Vijeta Sharma, Katya Zossimova
Explore the WHPC ISC 2026 Committee here.
About WHPC
Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC) was created with the vision of encouraging women to participate in the HPC community by providing fellowships, 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.