Registration Opens July 14, 2021
We are optimistic we will convene in-person for SC21. However, we understand there may be unforeseeable events related to COVID-19 that may impact attendee travel or on-site participation. To allow you to prepare, we will share additional details on registration pricing, and policies affecting registration changes and cancellations here on July 14.
Step 1: Membership in ACM, IEEE, or SIGHPC
Receive a substantial discount on your registration with your ACM, IEEE, or SIGHPC membership. For example, members can save up to $400 over non-members by registering on or before October 15, 2021 for the Technical Program.
Not a sponsoring society member?
Step 2: Registration Categories and Fees
Explore the registration categories below for associated activities and days. All registration categories include access to the Keynote, Panels (Friday only), and the Science & Beyond Plenary.
Early Registration Deadline:
Register on or before October 15, 2021 for the best value. Register early and save!
Technical Program (TP)
Provides you access to most SC conference activities.
Registration fees:
| EARLY (on or before 10/15/2021) | LATE (10/16/2021–11/13/2021) | DAY OF (begins 11/14/2021) | |
| Member | $525 | $725 | $800 |
| Non-Member | $650 | $900 | $950 |
| Student Member | $225 | $275 | $325 |
| Student Non-Member or Retired | $275 | $325 | $375 |
Includes:
- Awards (Tue)
- Awards Ceremony (Thu)
- Birds of a Feather (Tue–Thu)
- Doctoral Showcase Presentations (Wed)
- Early Career (Mon)
- Exhibitor Forum (Tue–Thu)
- Exhibits (Tue–Thu)
- Grand Opening Gala Reception (Mon)
- Invited Talks (Tue–Thu)
- Keynote (Tue)
- Panels (Tue–Fri)
- Papers (Tue–Thu)
- Posters Display (Tue–Thu)
- Posters Reception (Tue)
- Research Posters Presentations (Wed)
- Science & Beyond Plenary (Mon)
- Scientific Visualization & Data Analytics Showcase (Wed)
- Student Cluster Competition (Mon–Thu)
- Technical Program Reception (Thu)
- One copy of the SC21 Proceedings
Tutorials (TUT)
Add Tutorials to your Technical Program registration or attend Tutorials only. One-day and two-day passes are available.
Registration fees:
TWO-DAY PASS
Sunday AND Monday
| EARLY (on or before 10/15/2021) | LATE (10/16/2021–11/13/2021) | DAY OF (begins 11/14/2021) | |
| Member | $675 | $925 | $950 |
| Non-Member | $850 | $1,150 | $1,200 |
| Student Member | $200 | $275 | $300 |
| Student Non-Member or Retired | $200 | $275 | $300 |
ONE-DAY PASS
Sunday OR Monday
| EARLY (on or before 10/15/2021) | LATE (10/16/2021–11/13/2021) | DAY OF (begins 11/14/2021) | |
| Member | $425 | $600 | $625 |
| Non-Member | $550 | $750 | $775 |
| Student Member | $125 | $175 | $200 |
| Student Non-Member or Retired | $125 | $175 | $200 |
Note: There is no half-day Tutorials option.
Includes:
- Keynote (Tue)
- Panels (Friday only)
- Science & Beyond Plenary (Mon)
- Tutorial Lunch (Sun and/or Mon)
- Tutorials (Sun and/or Mon)
- Electronic access to all tutorial notes
Preferred Tutorials:
For each registered day, you must select one preferred full-day tutorial or two half-day tutorials. Regardless of your preference, you may attend any tutorial(s) on the day for which you registered.
Workshops (W)
Add Workshops to your Technical Program registration, or attend Workshops only. Workshops are held Sunday and Monday. Your Workshops registration includes both days.
Registration fees:
WORKSHOPS ADD-ON
Add to your Technical Program registration
| Member | $90 |
| Non-Member | $90 |
| Student Member | $40 |
| Student Non-Member or Retired | $40 |
WORKSHOPS ONLY
Without Technical Program registration
| Member | $200 |
| Non-Member | $200 |
| Student Member | $100 |
| Student Non-Member or Retired | $100 |
Includes:
- Keynote (Tue)
- Panels (Friday only)
- Science & Beyond Plenary (Mon)
- Workshops (Sun, Mon)
Exhibitor 24-hour Access (EX)
A registration option for exhibitors who are not registering for the Technical Program.
Registration fees:
| Member | $100 |
| Non-Member | $100 |
Note: Exhibitor 24-hour Access registration is arranged through the designated exhibitor contact.
Includes:
- Awards Ceremony (Thu)
- Birds of a Feather (Tue–Thu)
- Exhibitor Forum (Tue–Thu)
- Exhibitor Reception (Sun)
- Exhibits (Tue–Thu)
- Grand Opening Gala Reception (Mon)
- Invited Talks (Tue–Thu)
- Keynote (Tue)
- Panels (Fri)
- Posters Display (Tue–Thu)
- Science & Beyond Plenary (Mon)
- Student Cluster Competition (Mon–Wed)
Job Fair for students and post-docs:
Exhibitors may also register for the Job Fair. See information at Students@SC.
Exhibit Hall Only (XO)
See over 350 exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall.
Registration fee: $150
Available on-site only.
Includes:
- Awards Ceremony (Thu)
- Birds of a Feather (Tue–Thu)
- Exhibitor Forum (Tue–Thu)
- Exhibits (Tue–Thu)
- Keynote (Tue)
- Panels (Fri)
- Posters Display (Tue-Thu)
- Science & Beyond Plenary (Mon)
- Student Cluster Competition (Mon–Thu)
Additional:
- Grand Opening Gala Reception (Mon) tickets available on-site at Registration: $100
Step 3: Register for SC
Attendees, exhibitors, and media each have their own registration links. Remember, you can reduce the price of attending with early registration and/or membership in ACM, IEEE, or SIGHPC.
All media registration requests must be approved by conference management and are subject to revocation.
Join us at SC21 in St. Louis in November! Links will be added below on July 14, 2021.
- Attendee Registration
- Exhibitor Registration
- Media Registration
Additional Information
Housing
Hotel reservations June 1, 2021. More information can be found on the Housing page.
Visa Letter Instructions
Our international visitors should give special attention to visa requirements and make travel plans well in advance. For additional visa information visit the International Attendee page.
To streamline the visa letter process you must:
- First register for SC21 and pay in full.
- Return to the Registration section of the website and sign in using your registration ID and the email address you used to register.
- Click on “Print a Visa Letter of Invitation” to print your letter.
If you have any questions regarding visa letters, please contact Registration.
Child Policy
All children (of any age) must be registered at the Special Assistance desk in the registration area. Access policies differ according to the age of the child and the particular conference venue involved. Children under 12 are not permitted in the exhibit hall, except during Family Day (Wednesday, November 17 from 4–6 pm). Children ages 12–16 are permitted inside the exhibit hall, provided they are accompanied by an adult at all times and have their own Exhibits Hall Only pass. No children under 16 years of age may be in the exhibit hall during set-up or tear-down. View our full policies and procedures on the Family Resources page.
Child care services are available in the convention center to registered attendees and exhibitors. For a small fee, children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years can participate.
On-Site Child Care Registration opens summer 2021.
Student Volunteer Registration
Student volunteer registration is only available through the Student Volunteers Chair. For information, see Student Volunteers.
Job Fair
Recruiting organizations may participate in the Job Fair. Registration information may be found here.
Real ID Act Compliance
The deadline for Real ID compliance is May 3, 2023. Visit the Real ID FAQ for more information.