Nominations

We invite nominations (including self-nominations) for the positions of SC29 General Chair and two at-large Steering Committee members.

A Complete Nomination Includes:

• The nominee’s name, employer, and email address.
• Recent curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé that highlights the nominee’s experience with SC, with other relevant conferences, and their relevant professional experiences.
• A statement that demonstrates how the nominee meets the “Desired Experiences and Qualities.”
• A response (from the nominee) to the “Questions for General Chair Nominees” below.

Questions for General Chair Nominees:

Responses must be developed by the nominee. Please note while developing responses that the SC General Chair does NOT select the conference’s host city.

• What is your vision for SC29?
• What conference elements would you add, remove, grow, or reduce? 
• How should all conference elements be promoted?
• A key to success as SC General Chair is assembling a strong Executive Committee and effectively delegating to a large, volunteer-driven organizing committee. This requires clear communication of expectations, consistent follow-up, and the fostering of a collaborative, inclusive environment. Given that volunteers are motivated differently than salaried staff, how will you ensure the conference’s goals are achieved while sustaining a highly engaged, motivated, and effective volunteer community?
• What experience and exposure have you had to the operational and organizational details of the SC Conference that prepare you to lead the organizing committee effectively? 
• How do you plan to deepen or supplement this knowledge in the years leading up to the conference?
• How will your home institution support your position as General Chair and how will you ensure the conference is a top priority, especially in 2029?
• What funding or other support do you envision the conference will need to provide for you to be successful?
• Do you have any other perspectives or insights that you wish to share with the selection committee?

Desired Experiences and Qualities:

• Experience managing large, complex projects with multi-million USD budgets in which the people executing the project do not all report directly to the manager.
• A breadth and depth of experience with SC Conference organization, especially leadership roles, and a record of active participation in the SC community.
• The ability to set strategic direction and delegate its execution.
• A willingness and ability to commit significant time and effort to the planning and management of the conference in the three years leading up to the event. Previous General Chairs and Steering Committee members estimate the time commitment to be approximately:
  • 10% of a full-time equivalent (FTE) two years before your conference year.
  • 5% FTE the year before your conference.
  • 70% FTE in the year of your conference.
• Commitment to serving on the SC Steering Committee for a five-year term starting two years before your conference year and ending two years after:
  • This commitment includes participation in monthly Steering Committee meetings. The January, June, and November meetings are held in person. The other meetings are 90-minute teleconferences. It is acceptable to attend the January and June meetings virtually if circumstances require. Because we expect Steering Committee members to attend the November SC conference in person, we expect them to participate in the November Steering Committee meeting in person.
  • It also includes a commitment to serve on, and potentially chair, topical subcommittees of the Steering Committee. This involves meetings in addition to the monthly Steering Committee meeting and/or asynchronous online work.
  • There is a strong tradition of the outgoing General Chair being the next year’s Steering Committee Chair.

Nominations Close September 11, 2026

A Complete Nomination Includes:

• The nominee’s name, employer, and email address.
• A recent curriculum vitæ (CV) or résumé that highlights the nominee’s experience with SC, with other relevant conferences, and the nominee’s relevant professional experience.
• A statement that demonstrates how the nominee meets the “Desired Experience and Qualities.” If not self-nominating, this statement may be developed by the nominee (preferred) or the nominator on the nominee’s behalf. The nominator must clearly indicate who developed the nomination statement.

Desired Experiences and Qualities:

• A compelling vision for how the conference may serve the needs of the high performance computing, networking, storage, and analysis communities.
• Experience with and knowledge about the SC Conference, including its main components and how they relate to each other.
• A willingness to be an active and engaged advocate for the SC Conference community.
• A commitment to participate in monthly Steering Committee meetings for a four-year term:
  • The January, June, and November meetings are held in person. The other meetings are 90-minute teleconferences. It is acceptable to attend the January and June meetings virtually if circumstances require.
  • Because we expect Steering Committee members to attend the November SC Conference in person, we expect them to participate in the November Steering Committee meeting in person.
• A commitment to serve on, and potentially chair, topical subcommittees of the Steering Committee. This involves meetings in addition to the monthly Steering Committee meeting and/or asynchronous online work.

Nominations Close September 11, 2026