SCinet’s cutting-edge infrastructure connects the SC community to the world. Every year, industry, academia, and government experts volunteer to design, build, and administer SCinet.
SCinet not only provides internet connectivity for conference attendees, it pushes the boundaries of networking technologies and innovations through workshops, demos, and collaborative opportunities.
SCinet ChairDylan Jacob, Energy Sciences Network (ESnet)
SCinet Vice ChairCorey Eichelberger, Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC)
SCinet StagingTue–Fri, 20–30 Oct 2026
SCinet SetupSun–Fri, 8–13 Nov 2026
SCinet Live OperationsSat–Fri, 14–20 Nov 2026
SCinet TeardownFri, 20 Nov 2026
During the week of SC, SCinet becomes the most powerful and advanced network on Earth.
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Designed and created each year for the conference, SCinet is a global collaboration of high-performance networking experts who provide a platform that connects attendees and exhibitors to the world. It’s no small task.
SCinet TechnologyLearn about the cutting-edge technology built into SCinet.
SCinet TeamsMeet the teams operating behind the scenes.
SCinet HistoryA chronological look at milestones dating from 1991.
SCinet Contributors & VolunteersIn recognition of the numerous companies and volunteer organizations who contributed to SCinet’s success.
(Available Summer 2026)
Use the SCinet network to perform research, experiments, and demos. And discover resources available to exhibitors, including the use policy and how to make a network request.
SCinet for ExhibitorsMake a network request for your exhibit booth and learn about the network use policy.
Network Research ExhibitionDemos and experiments that display emerging network innovation.
(Available Spring 2026)
SCinet happens thanks to individual volunteers giving their time, as well as HPC-related companies or institutions contributing materials and services.
Participate in SCinetSCinet can’t be run without volunteers and contributors. Learn how your efforts or generosity can make a difference.
CommUNITY@SC26A program with a mission to strengthen the HPC community in the region where the annual SC Conference is held.
Contact the SCinet committee if you have any questions about the high-capacity network or how to participate. or contribute. We’d be happy to help.
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