To enhance your symposium experience, several attendee events are planned throughout the week. They are open to all NSDI '26 attendees. Check back here for the latest additions to the activities schedule.
NSDI '26 Symposium Luncheon and Test of Time Award Presentation
Monday, 12:10 pm–2:00 pm
Lake Washington Ballroom
The USENIX Test of Time Awards recognize papers that have had a lasting impact on their fields. The presentation of the NSDI '26 Test of Time Award will take place during the symposium luncheon.
Netpreme Sponsor Event: Future of AI Systems with Networked Memory Tiering
Monday, 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Seattle Room
Netpreme is hosting an interdisciplinary panel featuring renowned researchers, seasoned industry practitioners, and visionary investors on the forefront of networked memory tiering and memory processing units (MPUs) for XPU memory expansion in next-generation AI infrastructure.
Futurewei Sponsor Event
Monday, 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
Seattle Room
Join us for refreshments and network with Futurewei. More details to come!
Meta Sponsor Event
Monday, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
Seattle Room
Join Meta to learn more about current projects in network infrastructure management, AI technology evaluation, and hyperscale systems troubleshooting and enjoy refreshments while networking with other attendees.
NSDI '26 Student Mentoring
Monday, 5:45 pm–7:00 pm
West Seattle Room
The NSDI '26 mentorship program is designed to give students and recent graduates a chance to network with other attendees, get career advice from a senior member of the community, and obtain feedback on their research. If you are interested in participating in this activity, either as a mentor or mentee, see the NSDI '26 Student Mentoring Program page for details.
NSDI '26 Poster Session and Reception
Tuesday, 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
Lake Washington Ballroom
Sponsored by Amazon
Check out the cool new ideas and the latest preliminary research on display at the Poster Session and Reception. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and the chance to connect with other attendees, authors, and symposium organizers. View the complete list of accepted posters.
Baseten Sponsor Event
Tuesday, 7:30 pm–8:30 pm
Seattle Room
Join us for refreshments and network with Baseten. More details to come!
Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions (BoFs)
Monday, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Tuesday, 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
Registered attendees may schedule Birds-of-a-Feather sessions (BoFs) and reserve meeting rooms for them via the BoFs schedule grid posted outside the badge pickup area. Each room is available in one-hour increments.