SC 2026
SC26 is an international high-performance computing (HPC) conference and exhibition taking place from November 16-19, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The event brings together over 18,000 attendees from academia, industry, and government to showcase cutting-edge technologies, products, and services. It features a comprehensive program including exhibits, technical sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, with a focus on HPC, networking, storage, and quantum computing.
536+
Exhibitors
18,000+
Attendees
Dates
Nov 16 – 19, 2026
City / country
Chicago, IL, United States
Venue
McCormick Place
Type
B2B · Annual
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- Exhibiting at SC26 offers a prime opportunity to interact with scientists, engineers, software developers, policy makers, corporate managers, CIOs, and IT administrators from universities, industry, and government agencies.
- The exhibit floor is filled with motivated buyers, with 74% having authority to spend on products and services and an average planned expenditure of $5.5 million USD.
- Exhibitors can showcase cutting-edge technologies to thousands of attendees, make new contacts for research collaboration, and increase brand exposure through various promotional opportunities.
Audience at a Glance
Who Exhibits
Exhibitor Profile
10 categories represented
- High Performance Computing Hardware
- Networking Equipment
- Data Storage Solutions
- Quantum Computing Technologies
- Cooling Systems
- Power Management
- Software Development Tools
- Research Institutions
Who Attends
Visitor Profile
12 audience types
- Scientists
- Engineers
- Software Developers
- Researchers
- CIOs
- IT Administrators
- Policy Makers
- Corporate Managers
Industries & Sectors
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