The HPC Advisory Council (HPCAC) is teaming up with ISC Events to host the HPCAC-ISC Student Cluster Competition (SCC). HPCAC-ISC Student Cluster Competition (SCC) is designed to introduce the next generation of students to the international high performance computing (HPC) community. The SCC features teams of university undergraduates competing against each other to get maximum performance on real-world scientific applications while staying under a power cap. This is an excellent educational opportunity for students around the world to showcase their knowledge and skillsets and to engage with leading commercial vendors.

Sponsor the HPCAC-ISC SCC and become an advocate for the future of HPC

ISC estimates more than 3,000 attendees and 160 exhibitors from around the globe will meet in Frankfurt, Germany from June 19-23, 2016. We offer high-tech enterprises, which utilize the power of HPC in their business, the opportunity to sponsor the SCC in a variety of ways. All sponsorship funds will flow directly into the competition, enabling the students to travel to Frankfurt and partic-

“The HPCAC-ISC Student Cluster Competition has been a fantastic addition to the ISC program and is a great show-case for both the universities and their student teams,” said Dan Olds, Principal Analyst at Gabriel Consulting Group. “Students who participate in these competitions find it jumpstarts their careers in technology and research. We’ve also seen universities use these events as a way to increase the breadth and depth of their HPC curriculums.”

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ipate in the competition for four days in a comfortable environment. The upcoming ISC 2016 competition in Germany will have teams from nearly every continent. The friendly competition will conclude with an awards ceremony, recognizing all teams in different categories, on the keynote stage, in front of the confer-ence attendees.

Interest in these events is growing rapidly with the increased number of venues, teams, and sponsoring organizations. The HPC community has embraced these competitions as both a fun and compelling event to watch and an important vehicle they can use to engage students and get them interested in scientific and technical careers. HPC vendors are also enthusiastically supporting their teams and the competition as a whole – and getting great exposure to end-user customers in the process.

HPCAC-ISC Student Cluster Competition Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship Packages:

Diamond – 20,000 euro (limit of 2)- Logo placed on SCC website- Logo placed on large overhead banners in convention hall- Logo placed on standing banners throughout the entire conference- Ability to provide quote in Competition press releases by sponsor spokesperson - Sponsor Spokesperson to be included in Competition Opening and Award Ceremonies

Sapphire – 10,000 euro (limit of 4)- Logo placed on SCC website- Logo placed on large overhead banners in convention hall- Logo placed on standing banners throughout the entire conference- Mention of sponsorship in press release

Ruby – 5,000 euro (limit of 8)- Logo placed on SCC website- Logo placed on standing banners throughout the entire conference- Mention of sponsorship in press release

Custom Package- Contact Brian Sparks, Brian@hpcadvisorycouncil.com for custom package options

Please complete, sign and email all pages of this application to:Brian Sparks, HPC Advisory Council Media Relations and Events Director, Brian@hpcadvisorycouncil.com

Application for Sponsorship HPCAC-ISC Student Cluster Competition

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Sponsorship Packages (circle one):

Diamond – 20,000 euro Sapphire – 10,000 euro Ruby – 5,000 euro Custom

Special sponsorship options are also available. Please contact the HPC Adivsory Council for more information.

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Bankname Sparkasse Kraichgau

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IBAN code : DE02 6635 0036 0007 0614 85 Address : Sparkasse Kraichgau

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Legal company name: Prometeus GmbH

Address: Fliederstrasse 2

74915

City Waibstadt-Daisbach

Country Germany

VAT number : DE81255571