The Supercomputing Challenge year opens with a Kickoff conference where students attend talks and tutorials on essential knowledge for successful completion of the Challenge.
When and where
Kickoff Training Session in Socorro, New Mexico, at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NM Tech).
Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, 2026
- Registration 9:00–11:30am Saturday morning in the Joseph Fidel Student Union building lobby
- Lunch at the cafeteria, keynote and classes Saturday afternoon
- Pizza party dinner followed by another keynote and evening elective classes
- Sunday morning classes, lunch and keynote, departing NM Tech around 1:00 pm
The Kickoff is where teams learn computational tools, meet mentors, and connect with students from across New Mexico.
Before you attend
All teams attending the Kickoff must submit a proposal online prior to the conference and bring a hard copy with them. Proposals are short and concise — no more than 250 words.
Pay the $40/student registration fee or bring payment to Kickoff. See Important Dates for the full season calendar.