ISC High Performance June 22-26, 2026 in Hamburg, Germany - Call for Research Papers

ISC 2026 connects scientists, engineers, and technology leaders to explore the future of high performance computing. We will examine today’s breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, high performance computing and quantum technologies, as well as what lies ahead. Additionally, we are committed to sustainability by promoting energy-efficient and cost-effective computing, while empowering the next-generation workforce to continue the community’s legacy of innovation.

Calling all researchers, scientists, and engineers to submit a research paper!

All papers presented at ISC 2026 will be published as fully open access in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. ISC will cover all publication costs to increase the visibility of the research presented at ISC and create access to a broader community.

IMPORTANT DATES:
- Abstract Submission Deadline: December 12, 2025, 11:59 pm AoE
- Full Submission Deadline: December 19, 2025 11:59 pm AoE (no extension)
- Author Rebuttals: tba
- Notification of Acceptance: March 18, 2026
- Camera-Ready Submission: tba
- Short pre-recorded Video due: May 22, 2026
- Research Paper Sessions: June 23-25, 2026

Submission guidelines, topics and more information: https://isc-hpc.com/submissions/research-paper/

HANS MEUER AWARD
Named in honor of ISC’s founding father, the winning research paper will receive a 3000 euro cash prize and an award certificate.
EXCITING NEWS! We announce the Best Student Paper Award to shine a light on outstanding research from students in the field of high performance computing. This award is meant to recognize promising work and promote the growth of talent in the HPC community.

RESEARCH PAPER COMMITTEE
RESEARCH PAPER CHAIR: Hatem Ltaief, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
RESEARCH PAPER Deputy CHAIR: Richard Vuduc, Georgia Inst. of Technology, USA
Proceedings CHAIR: Erin Carson, Charles University, Prague
Proceedings Deputy CHAIR: Grey Ballard, Wake Forest University, USA

Please contact program-support(at)isc-events.com for organizational questions and research-papers-2026(@)isc-events.com for content questions.