[hpc-announce] Reminder and Updates: ModSim 2023 Workshop on Modeling & Simulation of Systems and Architectures

[Hoisie, Adolfy]

Call for Abstracts

ModSim 2023: Workshop on Modeling & Simulation of Systems and Applications
August 09-11, 2023, University of Washington Botanic Gardens
Center for Urban Horticulture, Seattle

Workshop URL: https://www.bnl.gov/modsim/
Submission URL: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=modsimworkshop2023
EasyChair Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 28, 2023 (11:59 pm PDT)
Notification of Acceptance: Monday, June 12, 2023 (via e-mail)

To promote advancements in modeling and simulation (ModSim) research, we are soliciting input in the form of abstracts. If accepted, author(s) will be invited to host a poster and/or short presentation at the annual gathering of our community, the Workshop on Modeling & Simulation of Systems and Applications (ModSim 2023).

The overarching theme for this year's workshop is ModSim for Disruptive Technologies. Disruptive technologies are defined as an advancement or discontinuity point in computing that has a significant impact on the state of the art and accelerates computing in many aspects. Disruptive technologies apply to the entire hardware-software stack, in separation or integrated, and range from technologies that are already available, such as chiplets or System on a Chip (SoC), to those in earlier stages of the research and development pipeline, including quantum and neuromorphic computing. The emphasis at ModSim 2023 is on methods, tools, best practices, projects, and initiatives that address challenges and achieve goals for modeling performance, power, reliability, and sustainability of high-performance systems under realistic application workloads. Submissions related to this year's workshop theme, imparting lessons learned from specific projects, methods, tools, and use cases, are highly encouraged.

All abstracts must be submitted through EasyChair (https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=modsimworkshop2023) no later than Sunday, May 28, 2023 (11:59 pm PDT). Those with accepted abstracts will be notified via e-mail on Monday, June 12, 2023. This year, a portion of student travel costs to ModSim 2023 may be supported through a National Science Foundation travel grant.

Topic Areas

Abstract contributions should relate to the workshop theme ModSim for Disruptive Technologies. Within the overall theme, subcategories of interest include:

Modeling and Simulation of Architectures Ranging from Computing at the Edge to the Extreme Scale. This area addresses new methods, tools, and frameworks for modeling, simulation, and emulation, as well as new areas for applying ModSim of performance, power, and reliability at all scales of computing.

Modeling and Simulation of Applications and Complex Computational Workflows. Here, the emphasis is on ModSim methods for designing, characterizing, and optimizing workflows for complex computations consisting of multiple stages, such as setup, data collection and preparation, analysis, and numerical simulation. Both ModSim methods for workflows designed for performance prediction (static and dynamic/at runtime) that capture the mapping of the workflows to heterogeneous architectures are of interest.

Modeling and Simulation of Subsystems. Microprocessors, memory devices, storage, and input/output (I/O), as well as how these technologies are used by application software, profoundly impact current and future computing systems in terms of their performance, function, reliability, predictability, power dissipation, cost, and sustainability. Submissions should relate to subsystems technology areas and their characterization or provide use cases that describe how ModSim can help overcome significant challenges.

Recent Advances in Modeling and Simulation Implementation. The rapidly increasing complexity of systems and application workloads - along with the blending of compute, memory devices, storage, and interconnect then further combined with system and application software - translates into unprecedented challenges within the ModSim field. Submissions in this are expected to highlight recent developments that can help overcome these significant challenges. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, novel ModSim methodologies, emerging areas of research and development, new projects or advances in existing efforts, and new applications of ModSim tools to real-life problems.

Abstract Submission Guidelines
There is no set word limit for abstract submissions. However, please limit the submission to one page (letter or A4 size) with no smaller than 11-point font type. The abstract should provide an overview that adequately summarizes the topic(s) presented and any proposed impact on ModSim research or techniques, especially any relevant to the workshop theme.

The following details a proposed abstract layout and points to consider, all within the workshop's theme:

Abstract Title
Primary research area:
- ModSim of architectures on the range of scale, from computing at the edge to the extreme scale
- ModSim of applications and complex computational workflows
- ModSim of subsystems (memory, I/O, microprocessors, etc.)
- Recent advances in ModSim implementation

The abstract should include specific aspects of the work and answer questions, such as:

- What is being modeled (e.g., performance, reliability, power, other)?
- What is the target application?
- What modeling techniques are being used?
- What is novel about the approach versus current state of the art?
- Are preliminary results or any notable lessons learned available?

Dr. Sudhakar Yalamanchili Award
Submissions by early career authors will be eligible for the Dr. Sudhakar Yalamanchili Award (https://www.bnl.gov/modsim/sudhaaward.php), which is intended to recognize young researchers for their outstanding contribution to the field of performance modeling and simulation. Presenters, who must be a student, postdoctoral researcher, or otherwise within six years of their highest awarded degree at the time of the ModSim conference, will be evaluated during the Contributed Presentation/Poster Session at the ModSim 2023 Workshop.