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CASC Brings Strong Presence to PEARC26 in Minneapolis

July 8, 2026

Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation to lead panels, present research, and preview PEARC27 at this year’s conference

The Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation (CASC) will have an active and visible presence at PEARC26, taking place July 27–31 in Minneapolis. From a welcome reception to conference panels and a first look at next year’s event, CASC members and leadership are engaging with the research computing community throughout the week.

CASC-WHPC Reception, Sponsored by Lenovo

CASC kicks off its PEARC26 activities by co-hosting a reception with Women in HPC (WHPC), sponsored by Lenovo.

When: Monday, July 27 | 5:00–7:00 pm Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, Level 2, Seasons Lounge

CASC and WHPC members are welcome to join us as the conference gets underway.

Visit CASC at Booth 103

CASC will host Exhibit Booth 103 throughout the conference, sharing community space connected to the CaRCC booth. Stop by to connect with CASC leadership and members, learn more about the coalition’s work, and explore opportunities to get involved.

Paper Presentation

“The Cyberinfrastructure Leadership Academy: Building National Capacity for Research Computing Leadership” Room/time TBD

Authors: Henry Neeman (lead), Jim Wilgenbusch, Julie Wernert, Dana Brunson, Kathryn Kelley

Panel: Research Computing & Data, Business Sustainability and Financial Models

When: Tuesday, July 28 | 1:30–2:30 pm Where: Room 101DE

Panelists: Kim Wong, Lindsey Fox, Ruth Marinshaw, Preston Smith Moderator: Bill Miller

This panel will explore sustainable business and financial models for research computing and data programs.

Panel: 50-State AI Plan — A Grassroots Plan to Building a U.S. AI Continent

When: Wednesday, July 29 | 1:30–2:30 pm Where: Room 101DE

Panelists: Barr von Oehsen, Henry Neeman, William Miller, Tabitha Samuel, Kathryn Kelley

This session brings together CASC leaders to discuss grassroots strategies for building AI capacity across the United States.

PEARC27 Preview

When: Thursday, July 30 | 11:00 am–12:30 pm

PEARC27 Co-Chairs Birali Runesha and Kathryn Kelley will offer attendees a first look at next year’s conference, sharing plans and what to expect.


CASC looks forward to seeing the research computing and cyberinfrastructure community in Minneapolis. For more information about CASC activities, visit casc.org.

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