Jun32026

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 across the ecosystem.

These sessions are not just about product announcements. They are where attendees begin to connect architectures, AI strategy, infrastructure direction, sustainability pressures, and long-term operational decisions across the HPC landscape.

Here’s a quick look at what is coming your way this June:

Vendor Showdown

The Vendor Showdown gives the audience a chance to engage directly with exhibitors through short presentations, followed by a round of mystery questions. Popular with attendees year after year, the format combines technical insight with a fast-paced and highly interactive atmosphere.

WHPC facilitator Astrid Scott-Bennett, alongside Mark Parsons, will help guide the session on Tuesday, June 23rd at 11:15 AM in Hall 4.

Vendor Roadmaps

What does the commercial future of supercomputing look like?

Vendor Roadmaps brings together industry leaders to discuss where HPC technologies, platforms, and priorities may be headed next. Combining presentations with a panel discussion, the session creates space for deeper exploration of emerging directions across the industry.

WHPC facilitators Ana Marija Sokovic and Sarra Refai will help lead the conversation on Thursday, June 25th at 1:00 PM in Hall 4.

FAQs

  • What type of pass do I need to attend?  Exhibition and Conference Passholders are welcome.
  • Do I need to prepare any questions in advance of these sessions?  No preparation is required. However, reviewing the session abstracts beforehand may help attendees identify topics they would like to explore during the discussion.
  • How will these sessions be hosted?  Both sessions will be hosted on-site, with on-demand playback available after the event.

Want to see what WHPC will be part of at ISC26? Full details about this year’s moderation initiatives can be found here: https://womeninhpc.org/events/isc26-moderators