Greetings SC17: Welcome to the “Mile High City”. We are excited to welcome “Supercomputing” back to Denver for what is sure to be another thought provoking and informative conference. Technological advancements continuously drive the way the public and private sectors operate, and SC17 will once again bring together many of the world’s brightest, most innovative […]
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Meet the World’s Fastest and Most Powerful Temporary Network
Recovery, refurbishing and reuse are keys to SCinet sustainability. Most high-speed, high-bandwidth networks consist of fiber optic cable that is permanently installed in protective walls, ceilings and flooring, or buried underground in thick, waterproof conduit. But building the world’s fastest and most powerful temporary network from the ground up each year for the SC conference necessitates […]
SC17 City Focus: Getting Around in Denver
Only a few days to go until SC17 in beautiful Denver, Colorado. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about how you plan to get around once you arrive. In that light, we have collected some useful transportation insights. Getting Downtown Most attendees will arrive to Denver International Airport with its scenic mountain views and its […]
Denver Dining Highlights
A young, active city at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Denver’s stunning architecture, award-winning dining and unparalleled views are all within the walking distance from the 16th Street pedestrian mall. Upscale shopping awaits in Cherry Creek, while Denver’s seven professional sports teams entertain year-round. Here are three links to lists of recommended […]
SC17 Local Focus: Family-Friendly Attractions and Entertainment in Denver
Families will find no shortage of fun for all ages in Denver, with zoos, theme parks, interactive museums, dinosaurs and much more. Listed below are just a few of those options. For those bringing their children to SC17, do not forget about our extremely affordable and flexible childcare options onsite in the convention center. DENVER ZOO […]
Five Reasons to Consider Bringing Your Family to SC17 in Denver
One goal of the SC17 Planning Committee is to make this year’s conference as inclusive and family-friendly as possible. Whether it is our onsite childcare or Denver’s wonderful attractions, beauty and culture, this might be the perfect year to have your family join you at the conference. Here are five interesting reasons why Denver is […]
Panel Submissions Due April 24 – No Extensions
Panels at SC17 will be, as in past years, among the most important and heavily attended events of the Conference. Panels bring together the key thinkers and producers in the field to consider (in a lively and rapid-fire context) some of the key questions challenging high performance computing, networking, storage and associated analysis technologies for […]












