CUG2026

Early Bird Registration Opens 27 October 2025

• $ 1095 member

Normal Registration Opens 27 February 2026

• $ 1195 member
• $1595 non-member

Late Registration Opens 5 April 2026

• $ 1295 member
• $ 1695 non-member

Please note: There will be no on-site registration. All registration must be completed by 30 April 2026.

Guest Tickets for CUG Night Out

CUG Night Out is included in the registration fee for attendees, but if you would like to bring a guest, (someone not registered for the conference), they will need a guest ticket. Guests under the age of 18 will not be allowed to attend this event. Visit the Local Arrangements page, https://cug.org/cug-2026-local-arrangements/, for information.

• CUG Night Out Early Bird Registration Opens 27 October 2025: $150
• CUG Night Out Normal Registration Opens 27 February 2026: $175

Please note: No guest tickets can be purchased on-site. All guest tickets must be purchased by 9 April 2026.

Registration for the XTreme SIG

Members of the XTreme SIG that are also registered for the conference may attend the SIG meeting. Participation in the XTreme SIG is restricted to authorized representatives of SIG Member sites only and is not open to non-members. The XTreme SIG will meet on 26 April 2026 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. There will be a cost of $150 to register for the meeting which covers lunch and break items.

Registration for the PEAD SIG

The PEAD (Programming Environments, Applications, and Documentation) is a CUG Special Interest Group that provides a forum for discussion between CUG sites and Cray/HPE.All CUG attendees are invited to attend this year’s PEAD SIG session taking place on 26 April 2026 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. There will be a cost of $150 to register for the meeting which covers lunch and break items.

The PEAD Sunday session contains site-selected topics in a BoF format, with contributions from sites and HPE. Topics include HPC software stack deployment, CPE roadmap, software testing, containers and training.

FAQ

What are the important deadlines for the event?

All dates and times are in the local timezone of the conference. For the dates below starting times are 12:00 AM for registration opening days and 11:59 PM for deadlines (abstract submission, room block, and papers).

• Call for Papers - 10 Nov 2025
• Early-bird Registration Opens - 27 Oct 2025
• Abstract Submission Closes - 16 Jan 2026
• Normal Registration Opens - 27 Feb 2026
• `Paper Deadine for ACM ICPS - 13 Mar 2026
• Room Block Deadline - 27 Mar 2026
• Late Registration Opens - 5 April 2026
• HPC Tests Workshop - 25 Apr 2026
• XTreme/PEAD SIG - 26 Apr 2026
• CUG Conference - 26-30 April 2026

Who may attend?

CUG meetings are not open sessions according to our organization's bylaws and guidelines. Attending CUG requires a documented affiliation with a CUG member site, sponsor, or approval as a visitor by one of the CUG officers. Admittance to any meeting session requires the appropriate identification badge. Approved non-members may register at the non-member rate during the normal or late period.

Employees of a CUG Member site (identified by CUG Site Code), and users of computing services provided by a CUG Member site (as confirmed by the site voting representative), may attend a CUG meeting at the member rate. If you have any question about eligibility to attend please contact the CUG Board, cug2026@cug.org, prior to registering or making travel arrangements.

What are my transportation for options getting to the event?

The closest airport to the conference hotel is Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE).

• Tram from the airport (NCE) → hotel:
  Take Tram L2 (Airport ↔ Port Lympia) from Terminal 1 or 2 to Jean-Médecin (~20–25 min), then either walk ~12–15 min down to the Promenade to the hotel or transfer to Tram L1 and take one stop to Masséna and walk ~6–7 min.
• Taxi / Uber (fastest point-to-point):
  15–25 min to Le Méridien
• Train to Nice-Ville (if you’re arriving by rail):
  From Nice-Ville station it’s a 20 min walk to the hotel, or hop Tram L1 and ride two stops to Masséna, then walk ~6–7 min.
• Local buses:
  Plenty run along the Promenade, but the tram is simpler and typically quicker for airport/city transfers.

Tips: Trams run every ~5–8 minutes; buy tickets at platform machines (validate before boarding).

Where can I find details on hotel accommodations and social events?

You can find hotel booking information and social event details on the CUG 2026 Local Arrangements web page, https://cug.org/cug-2026-local-arrangements/.

What is the last day to register within the Conference room block?

The room block ends when it is sold out or on March 27, whichever comes first. Please note the only available nights for which you can reserve the CUG 2026 Group Rate are the nights of 04/23/2026 through 04/30/2026.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can contact the local arrangements committee by emailing cug2026@cug.org.

What is the cancellation/refund policy?

Conference registration cancellations must be received by the CUG Office, office@cug.org, by Sunday, April 19, 2026. All registration fees will be refunded if the cancellation is received by that date.

Is my registration/ticket transferable?

Yes. If you are not able to attend you may transfer your registration to another person by contacting cug2026@cug.org.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. Follow the links in the confirmation e-mail message to update your registration information.