Presenting our annual SC Conference requires hundreds of volunteers working in many different areas. Serving on an SC committee can be a very rewarding experience while giving back to the community. It’s also a great way to get involved and grow your professional career network.
New Volunteers ChairEdgar A. Leon, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
We seek new volunteers to provide fresh perspective and to gain experience.
The committee volunteer applications are evaluated in three waves. Applications received by the cut-off date for each wave are given priority and sent to the respective Program Chairs for review. There are two waves before SC25 and a final wave after SC25 according to the schedule below:
15 JUN 2025
Applications Open
11 AUG 2025
Wave 1 Cut-Off
1 OCT 2025
Wave 2 Cut-Off
31 DEC 2025
Wave 3 Cut-Off & Applications Close
15 FEB 2026
Final Assignments
Communications
Oversees marketing, public relations, social media channels, conference photography, production of conference-related videos, involvement with the conference website and conference schedule.
Exhibits
Oversees booths and events in the exhibition hall, the Exhibitor Forum, and the Job Fair.
Infrastructure
Oversees convention center facilities including space, electrical, security, signage, and more.
Community Engagement
Oversees design and implementation of strategies to foster belonging in conference attendees and planning committee members.
SCinet
Plans, builds, and operates SC’s dedicated high-capacity network infrastructure, including both wired and wireless networks throughout the convention center as well as wide-area connections.
Students@SC
Oversees all programs and activities targeted to students including Student Volunteers, Student Cluster Competition, Mentor–Protégé Matching, student outreach to local high schools, and networking within the community.
Technical Program
Oversees submission, review, acceptance, and presentation of the technical content for the conference.
Please review the SC New Volunteer Expectations PDF for a listing of General and Technical Program Committee roles, months of peak involvement, effort required, and other important information that can help you decide if volunteering with SC fits within your level of commitment.
Volunteer applicants are required to submit the following:
Biographical StatementShould be a very brief synopsis of your CV highlighting topical expertise and areas of interest.
Description of Volunteer QualificationsShould reflect an understanding of the committee(s) for which you want to volunteer and how your experience matches the needs of the committee. Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner are appreciated within all committees. This is an opportunity to highlight your, sometimes overlooked, service activities. For example:
Motivation for VolunteeringShould describe more than just a desire to help others. Consider why you want to volunteer and invest time in the SC conference. It’s okay to want some benefits for yourself from volunteering. Some examples of motivations for volunteering could be:
Create an account in the online submission system and complete the form. A sample form can be viewed before signing in.
This button is not for Student Volunteers, see below.
If you have questions about volunteer applications, please contact the program committee.
The Student Volunteers program offers opportunities for high-school students, undergrads, and graduate students who are 18 years old and enrolled on the date the conference starts. Students of all majors are welcome, and students in non-computing majors are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applications for SC26 Lead Student Volunteers and Student Volunteers both open December 8, 2025. Learn more about how to volunteer as a student.
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