Hamburg, Germany – High-Performance Computing and Supercomputer Exhibition ISC

The ISC – International Supercomputing Conference (ISC High Performance), held in Hamburg, Germany, was founded in 1986 and is the world’s oldest and Europe’s most prestigious forum for HPC and related fields.

Alongside the U.S.-based SC Conference, it ranks among the two premier global events in the supercomputing arena, serving as a central platform for deep engagement between research institutions, chip manufacturers, system integrators, cloud service providers, and end users across HPC, AI computing, quantum computing, and data center infrastructure.

The highlight of each edition is the on-site unveiling of the TOP500 list of the world’s fastest supercomputers—where the global ranking of the fastest systems is announced—alongside authoritative rankings such as Green500 (energy efficiency) and IO500 (storage performance), marking a veritable “Oscar moment” for the global computing industry.

The ISC brings together the key players in global computing infrastructure: chip giants like NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel; supercomputer system vendors including HPE (Cray), Lenovo, Atos, Dell Technologies, Fujitsu, and Supermicro; storage and networking companies such as Mellanox/NVIDIA Networking, DDN, VAST Data, and WekaIO; as well as European supercomputing alliances like EuroHPC JU, national supercomputing centers, and research institutions from around the globe.

Chinese companies—including Huawei, Lenovo, and Sugon—have been regular participants. At the 2026 ISC, China’s domestically developed “Lingsheng” supercomputer claimed the No. 1 spot on the TOP500 list with a sustained double-precision floating-point performance of 2.19 EFlops, marking the first time in nine years that Chinese supercomputing has reclaimed the world’s top position. Meanwhile, Sugon’s ParaStor F9000 all‑flash storage system secured the top honors in both the IO500 production‑grade full‑node category and the 10‑node category, drawing widespread attention.

From attendance data, the ISC sends a clear signal: AI is reshaping the technological trajectory of high-performance computing. Among the most discussed topics, AI‑driven supercomputing applications and AI‑powered computing factories have emerged as focal points, commanding significantly greater interest than areas such as data center infrastructure, liquid cooling technologies, or quantum computing. The future battleground of HPC is shifting from “raw computational scale” to “AI‑driven computational efficiency.”

As the world’s leading computer exhibition, the ISC – International Supercomputing Conference (ISC High Performance) aims to showcase cutting-edge supercomputers, advanced high-performance computing technologies, and related software and applications. Each year, it attracts professionals and audiences from across the globe who are deeply engaged with the supercomputing and HPC sectors.

With the continued convergence of AI and HPC, the event’s industry influence continues to grow. The ISC stands as one of the most important global gatherings in the supercomputing and high-performance computing fields, drawing participation and presentations from numerous industry-leading enterprises and research institutions, thereby fostering technological innovation and application development in these domains.

Hamburg, Germany – High-Performance Computing and Supercomputer Exhibition ISC tickets are e-tickets. Domestic and international visitors must complete online pre-registration with real-name passport verification. After purchase, the organizer verifies visitor identity. Visitors who do not meet entry requirements may need to submit additional documents. Once approved, you will receive email confirmation or a QR code. On site, present your original passport and confirmation letter to collect a paper badge, or scan the QR code to enter.

The 2027 Hamburg, Germany – High-Performance Computing and Supercomputer Exhibition ISC is expected to feature 500+ exhibiting companies. To obtain the full exhibitor directory (including booth numbers and contact details), please visit the official exhibition website or contact Jufair.