[hpc-announce] Call for SC29 General Chair Nominations

[Roth, Philip]

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Call for Nominations for SC29 General Chair
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The SC Steering Committee invites nominations for the position of SC29
General Chair. Self-nominations will be considered.

 A complete nomination includes:
* The nominee's name, employer, and email address;
* A recent curriculum vitae (CV) or resume that highlights the nominee's
  experience with SC, with other relevant conferences, and their
  relevant professional experiences;
* A statement that demonstrates how the nominee meets the "Desired
  Experience and Qualities" (listed below); and
* A response *from the nominee* to the "Questions for the General Chair
  Nominee" listed below.

Nominations close Friday, September 11, 2026.
Submit your nomination here: https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://submissions.supercomputing.org/?page=Submit&id=SC29GeneralChairNomination&site=sc26__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!eqVQqma0mvJILcUYfX3JfzfTBwFY8ZvFo10oxp0XQ31H0-14lytxGTRejkQNrOv7Z33684RSeuyA_BgN9bFVuHY$ 

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Desired Experience and Qualities:
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* Experience managing large, complex projects with multi-million USD
  budgets in which the people executing the project do not all report
  directly to the manager
* A breadth and depth of experience with SC conference organization,
  especially leadership roles, and a record of active participation in
  the SC community
* The ability to set strategic direction and delegate its execution
* A willingness and ability to commit significant time and effort to the
  planning and management of the conference in the three years leading
  up to the event.
    - Previous chairs and the SC steering committee estimate the time
      commitment to be approximately:
        * 10% of a full-time equivalent (FTE) two years before your
          conference year
        * 25% FTE the year before your conference
        * 70% FTE in the year of your conference.
* Commitment to serving on the SC steering committee for a five-year
  term starting two years before your conference year and ending two
  years after your conference year.
    - This commitment includes participation in monthly steering
      committee meetings.  The January, June, and November meetings are
      held in person.  The other meetings are 90-minute teleconferences.
      It is acceptable to attend the January and June meetings virtually
      if circumstances require.  Because we expect steering committee
      members to attend the November SC conference in person, we expect
      them to participate in the November steering committee meeting in
      person.
    - It also includes a commitment to serve on, and potentially chair,
      topical subcommitees of the steering committee.  This involves
      meetings in addition to the monthly steering committee meeting
      and/or asynchronous online work.
    - There is a strong tradition of the outgoing conference general
      chair being the next year's steering committee chair.

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Questions for the General Chair Nominee:
(*Must* be developed by the nominee.  For reference when developing
responses: the SC General Chair does *not* select the conference's
host city.)
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* What is your vision for SC29?
* What conference elements would you add, remove, grow or reduce?  How
  should all conference elements be promoted?
* A key to success as SC General Chair is assembling a strong Executive
  Committee and effectively delegating to a large, volunteer-driven
  organizing committee.  This requires clear communication of
  expectations, consistent follow-up, and the fostering of a
  collaborative, inclusive environment.  Given that volunteers are
  motivated differently than salaried staff, how will you ensure the
  conference's goals are achieved while sustaining a highly engaged,
  motivated, and effective volunteer community?
* What experience and exposure have you had to the operational and
  organizational details of the SC conference that prepare you to lead
  the organizing committee effectively?  How do you plan to deepen or
  supplement this knowledge in the years leading up to the conference?
* How will your home institution support your position as chair and how
  will you ensure the conference is a top priority, especially in 2029?
  What funding or other support do you envision the conference will need
  to provide for you to be successful?
* Do you have any other perspectives or insights that you wish to share
  with the selection committee?