The inaugural HPSF Conference is just around the corner in Chicago, May 5-8. Hosted by the High Performance Software Foundation, days 1 and 2 are dedicated to the overall HPSF community, providing an update on HPSF activities, introducing new members and projects, fostering collaboration in the working groups, and hearing from members about their goals for the future of the foundation. Days 3 and 4 feature in-depth breakout sessions for our many project communities. Here are the top 10 reasons you won’t want to miss HPSFCon 2025.
1. 🚧 Build the Future of High Performance Software Together
With the rise of AI and high performance computing, now is the time to explore how open source collaboration and a unified foundation for high performance software can unlock new possibilities for HPC systems. By attending the first HPSFCon ever, you can make sure you get in on the ground floor.
2. 🌎 Meet the People Who Make it Happen
Hear directly from 130 speakers on today’s most innovative HPSF projects and HPC solutions. Meet the HPSF Governing Board, Technical Advisory Council (TAC), and Project Leads.
3. 📅 A Carefully Curated Agenda
Across four days, soak in all the insightful talks, panels, poster sessions, and project community meetings.
- May 5: General Sessions + Attendee Reception & Poster Session
- May 6: Panels, Deep Dives + Working Group Breakouts
- May 7–8: Dedicated Project Community Meetings
4. 💬 Real Talk, Real Challenges, Real Solutions
Don’t miss panels like:
- Status and Trends in the HPC Landscape
- Processor Trends and What They Mean for Software
5. 🌟 Poster Session
Celebrate community contributions with hands-on demos and lightning talks in a casual, networking-friendly format.
6. 🔍 Learn About HPSF Projects (and get Involved!)
Explore the latest from projects at these project community meetings:
- AMReX Community Breakout
- Apptainer
- Charliecloud
- Kokkos User Group Meeting
- Spack User Meeting
- Trilinos User-Developers Group (TUG) Meeting
7. 🤝 Hallway Track and Reception
Sometimes the best conversations happen between the sessions. Whether you’re chatting over coffee or connecting during the Attendee Reception, the HPSFCon hallway track is where ideas spark and collaborations begin.
8. 🏙️ A Beautiful Backdrop: Chicago in the Spring
Make the most of your time with beautiful spring weather, lake views, and great food. Pro tip: bring your walking shoes and take a break on the Riverwalk 🌆
9. 🎓 For Students & Early Career Contributors
Get face time with mentors, learn how to get involved in HPC open source, and explore career paths. The community needs your voice!
10. 📣 Be Part of a Movement
This isn’t just a conference, this is the beginning of something big. HPSF is unifying high performance software under one collaborative open source foundation. Your participation can help guide its future.
Don’t Wait—Register Now
Secure your spot for HPSFCon 2025 and be part of building a better, faster, more collaborative HPC future. Standard registration pricing is available through April 18th.