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Overview
The SC2001 [www.sc2001.org] “Beyond Boundaries” high-performance networking and computing conference, to be held at the convention complex in Denver, Colorado, November 10–16, 2001, will feature SC Global – the first truly global technical conference on the Grid.

The SC Global event will use Access Grid technology [www.accessgrid.org] to link the SC Core at the Denver Convention Center with dozens of Access Grid Nodes, or SC Constellation sites, throughout the world. The event will be a shared, multi-national forum to discuss the impact of high-end computing and communications on science and society. The SC Global team is soliciting ideas from individuals or groups to provide Program and Non-Program related content.  A list of Constellation Sites with contact information can be accessed via http://www.sc2001.org.
Program-Related Content

Program-Related Content

The SC Global infrastructure will support a rich set of panels, workshops, birds-of-a-feather sessions and invited talks. SC Constellation sites are urged to develop unique local programs that combine SC Global with local material. The SC Global team is soliciting ideas from individuals or groups to be content providers for the SC2001. Program-related submission ideas include:

Panels
SC2001 solicits innovative proposals from potential panel organizers on topics of interest to the HPC community. Panelists should reflect a range of opinions, and be structured to encourage interactive participation from the audience. Use of the SC Global infrastructure to involve remote participation is encouraged.

Workshops
Small groups of researchers will participate in half-day workshops designed to discuss current hot topics.  We are soliciting proposals for topics of interest, and experts willing to facilitate these interactive sessions.

Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions
These events allow conference attendees to discuss specialized topics. The conference will provide meeting rooms, and post daily schedules for Birds-of-a-Feather (BOFs) sessions. BOFs are open to all conference attendees, including exhibitors and exhibits-only badge holders. We particularly encourage proposals that exploit the SC Global infrastructure to create multinational and cross-cultural discussions. Flexible scheduling will allow us to accommodate time zone conflicts.

Exhibitor Forum
These sessions focus on technological advances and new products in industry, and typically draw standing-room only crowds.
Non-Program Related Content – “SC Global Showcase”

Non-Program-Related Content - "SC Global Showcase"

As part of the SC Global Access Grid deployment at SC2001, a large-format AG Showcase node on the Denver Convention Complex exhibit floor is being planned. The intention is to feature SC Global Constellation Site events and specialized sessions geared toward large audience participation, interaction and collaboration. Highly interactive and entertaining content, as well as distributed and remote visualization, is being sought.

We welcome proposals from individuals or groups for content ideas that do not fit into the Program categories listed above.  We look forward to entertaining, educational and/or visually stimulating proposals for content that will exploit the Access Grid infrastructure. Session subject matter is open, and may include computational science and engineering research through artistic collaboration, and distributed artistic and musical performances.  

The SC Global Showcase will exhibit Access Grid technology augmented with enhanced display capabilities. Support for distributed visualization applications, is planned. Based on participation and available time, events will be scheduled a number of times throughout the week of the conference.

Submitting Proposals
<<By March 23, please submit the following information via the Call for Content Submission Form.>>