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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-NZ link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hello -- I’m emailing on behalf of the <a href="https://womeninhpc.org/events/summit-2020/">Women in HPC (WHPC) 2020 Summit</a>, currently seeking submissions of papers, posters and tutorials. Participation from the members of this mailing list is encouraged, and please feel free to circulate the invite to colleagues beyond this list. Details are posted below. Questions can be directed to <a href="mailto:info@womeninhpc.org">info@womeninhpc.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Jana Makar<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Communications Manager</span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>New Zealand eScience Infrastructure (NeSI)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="http://www.nesi.org.nz"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.nesi.org.nz</span></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>@NeSI_NZ</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt'>------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:17.0pt'>Call for Submissions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://womeninhpc.org/events/summit-2020/">Women in HPC (WHPC) Summit</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Simon Fraser University <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Vancouver, Canada<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>29 April - 2 May, 2020<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://womeninhpc.org/">WHPC</a> is an international organisation that actively addresses gender inclusion in the HPC/AI/Big Data workforce worldwide. The first WHPC Summit is designed to celebrate the contributions, careers and leadership of women in High Performance Computing (HPC). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Submission Topics<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>The WHPC Summit is seeking submissions of paper, tutorials and posters on a diverse range of technical topics, including but not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Programming models and applications for HPC, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Architectures and accelerators on high performance platforms<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Computational Models and Algorithms for HPC, Big Data and AI<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Addressing cyber security issues in HPC, Big Data and AI<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Large-scale data analytics and machine learning trends<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Using machine learning to analyze large-scale system <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Performance modeling, analysis and benchmarking of HPC, AI and Big Data applications/architectures<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Intersection of cloud and HPC<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>System software to accelerate the performance of data-intensive applications<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>In addition to technical topics, WHPC is also soliciting submissions on topics related to diversity, inclusion and leadership, including but not limited to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Methods and techniques to create a diverse workforce <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Inclusive leadership and retention strategies<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Building diversity advocates and allies<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Dealing with unconscious bias and sexism in the workplace<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Achieving the right work/life balance<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Fostering creativity through diversity<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Statistics about women's representation in HPC community<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="https://easychair.org/cfp/WHPCSummit2020">More information on paper, poster and tutorial submissions are available here</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Important Deadlines<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Paper Submission Deadline: December 20th, 2019 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Tutorial Submission Deadline: December 2nd, 2019 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Poster Submission Deadline: January 31st, 2020<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If you have any questions or would like more information about the <a href="https://womeninhpc.org/events/summit-2020/">Summit</a> or submissions, please email: <a href="mailto:info@womeninhpc.org">info@womeninhpc.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>