Call for Tutorial Proposals

SCA/HPCAsia 2026 welcomes the submission of tutorial proposals. Tutorials will be held at the same venue of the conference in Osaka, Japan during the conference dates, January 26-29, 2026. SCA/HPCAsia 2026 is the ideal platform to share your expertise and engage with a global audience of researchers, developers, and practitioners.

Tutorials may be conducted in either English or Japanese. We encourage submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Exascale Computing: Techniques, architectures, and applications advancing towards or beyond exascale performance.
• AI and HPC Convergence: Integrating AI with HPC for scientific discovery, large-scale data analytics, digital twins, and real-time simulation.
• AI for Science and Engineering: Application of AI/LLM in accelerating modelling and simulation, data analysis, and enhancing scientific and engineering workflows.
• Quantum Computing and HPC Integration: Hybrid classic-quantum workflows, simulation of quantum systems, quantum software toolchains and practical implementations.
• Cloud and Edge Computing for HPC: HPC workloads on cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures, resource orchestration, and cost-performance trade-offs.
• Emerging Computing Paradigms: Applications, architectures, and programming paradigms for neuromorphic systems, photonic computing, and other novel hardware.
• Sustainable and Green Computing: Energy-aware HPC design, workload scheduling for carbon efficiency, and sustainable infrastructure practices.
• HPC for Future Society: Societal applications of HPC: climate modeling, pandemic response, urban systems, finance, and education.

Tutorials should account for the timeliness and relevance to emerging trends. Current challenges, emerging technologies, or hot topics in supercomputing and HPC are highly valued. Tutorial content should also consider future trends and the evolving landscape of the field and demonstrate:

• Alignment with SCA/HPCAsia 2026 Conference Theme covering topics that are relevant to Supercomputing, High-Performance Computing (HPC), quantum computing or its related fields.
• Technical Depth and Novelty that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the subject matter, offering in-depth technical content, which may include novel ideas, techniques, or approaches that push the boundaries of current practices in supercomputing and HPC.
• Practical Applicability that includes hands-on sessions where participants can practice techniques or use tools are highly encouraged.
• Quality of Presentation and Engagement by including objectives, key topics, learning outcomes and interactive elements (e.g., Q&A sessions, discussions) to engage the audience and enhance learning.
• Instructor Expertise with a tutorial led by one or more instructors with proven expertise in the subject matter, evidenced by publications, industry experience, or prior presentations.
• Impact and Outcomes should be clearly defined through learning objectives that participants are expected to achieve by the end of the tutorial, and enhanced by the availability of post-tutorial materials (e.g., slides, code repositories) that attendees can refer to for further learning.

Proposal Format

1. Title: Provide a concise and descriptive title for your tutorial.
2. Abstract: Include a summary (up to 300 words) that clearly outlines the tutorial’s focus, objectives, and key takeaways. The abstract should be written in a way that attracts attendees with varying levels of expertise.
3. Session Leader and Presenter Information
   • List the session leader and all presenters, including:
     • Full names
     • Titles / designations
     • Affiliations / companies / organizations
     • Contact emails
   • Bios: Provide a short biography (100-150 words) for the session leader and each presenter, highlighting relevant expertise, past experiences, and accomplishments in the field of HPC.
4. Target Audience
   • Audience level: Specify the intended audience (e.g., beginner, intermediate, advanced) and any prerequisites or required background knowledge.
   • Audience size: Indicate the expected number of participants and any limits on the tutorial size.
5. Tutorial Structure
   • Language: Indicate whether the tutorial will be conducted in English or Japanese.
   • Duration: Indicate whether the tutorial is intended to be a half-day (3-4 hours) or full-day (6-8 hours) session.
   • Outline: Provide a detailed outline of the tutorial content, including topics covered, estimated time allocation for each section, and any hands-on activities or demonstrations.
   • Learning objectives: Clearly define what attendees will learn and be able to do after participating in the tutorial.
6. Content and Materials
   • Description: Offer a comprehensive description of the tutorial content, including theoretical concepts, practical applications, and tools or technologies that will be introduced.
   • Materials: Specify any materials that will be provided to attendees (e.g., slides, software, datasets) and any required software or hardware that participants need to bring.
   • Hands-on activities: If applicable, describe any interactive or hands-on components of the tutorial and how they will enhance the learning experience.
7. Relevance and Impact
   • Current trends: Explain how the tutorial aligns with current and emerging trends in HPC.
   • Practical applications: Discuss the real-world applications and implications of the tutorial content, and how it can be applied in research, industry, or education.
8. Past Experience (If Applicable): If you have conducted similar tutorials at past conferences or events, please provide details, including feedback or evaluations if available.
9. Submission Format
   • Document format: Submit your proposal as a single PDF document.
   • Contact Information: Include the primary contact person for the submission, with email and phone details.

Tutorial Facility

SCA/HPCAsia 2026 will provide one room for each accepted tutorial. The available time slots are:

• Half-day: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
• Full-day: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

A projector and screen will be provided in each tutorial room.

Fees and Registration

SCA/HPCAsia 2026 attendees can participate in tutorials at no additional cost. As such, there will be no "Tutorial Only" registration option, and there will be no financial support (e.g., registration fee waivers or travel expense coverage) for tutorial organizers.

Proposal Submission

Please submit your proposal as a PDF file via the SCA/HPCAsia 2026 submission site (https://ssl.linklings.net/conferences/HPCAsia/) by the specified deadline.

Review of Submissions

Proposals will be reviewed based on relevance, clarity, originality, practical applicability, and the presenter’s expertise. Accepted tutorials will be notified by email, and further instructions will be provided for preparing final materials.

Tutorial Proposal Review Committee

• Toshiyuki Imamura (Co-Chair, RIKEN R-CCS)
• Yi Wang (Co-Chair, NSCC)
• TBD

Important Dates

• Proposal Deadline: July 11, 2025 (AoE)
• Notification of Acceptance: August 15, 2025 (AoE)
• Tutorial Date: January 26, 2026 (JST)

Contact

For inquiries, please contact: sca_hpcasia_2026_tutorial [at] ml.riken.jp