[hpc-announce] ICPP 2018 -- Call for Participation

[Allen D. Malony]

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			  CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

     47th International Conference on Parallel Processing (ICPP 2018)

			    August 13-16, 2018
		     University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
		       http://www.icpp-conf.org/2018
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The International Conference on Parallel Processing (ICPP) is one of the
oldest continuously running computer science conferences in parallel
computing in the world.  It is a premier forum for researchers, scientists,
and practitioners in academia, industry, and government to present their
latest research findings in all aspects of the field.  This year, ICPP 2018
will be held at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, located in the
beautiful Willamette Valley.  We invite everyone to participate.

The conference will have a strong technical program of 83 papers in the
algorithm, architecture, software, performance, and application areas.  In
addition, 9 workshops will take place on the first day.  We are also proud
to host a Ph.D. Forum during the conference where Ph.D. students will have
the opportunity Forum to present their research work and participate in
mentoring activities.

A keynote speaker will kick off the ICPP technical program on Tuesday,
August 14.  Still to be announced, they are sure to inspire all ICPP
participants.  ICPP is also honored to have 2 outstanding researchers as
plenary speakers.  Dr. Manish Parashar, a Professor in the Department of
Computer Science at the University of Rutgers and the NSF OAC Office
Director, will give a plenary talk on August 15.  Prof. Mary Hall, a
Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Utah,
will give the other plenary talk on August 16.  Please see their bios and
talk abstracts from more information.

Finally, the ICPP social events are begin organized to make sure everyone
has a good time during their stay in Eugene.  Lunch will be provided every
day.  Tuesday's poster session and dinner reception will provide a great
opportunity for everyone to discuss research ideas and socialize.
Wednesday's conference dinner will take place at the King Estates Winery,
the largest of many fine wineries in the Willamette Valley.

We look forward to seeing you in Eugene.