The picturesque vistas of Lake Tahoe will form the perfect backdrop for exploring the landscape of high-performance computing when professionals from around the world gather in South Lake Tahoe, California, May 14-17, 2007, for the 8th International LCI Conference on Cluster Computing. The conference is a four-day event that includes a conference, pre-conference tutorials, vendor presentations, and ample networking opportunities. The technical program focuses on experiences with applications, tools, user environments, and administration of large-scale clusters across a vast array of sectors. The conference attracts the world’s top practitioners of cluster computing who gather to share experiences and update colleagues on the latest developments in the field. Tapping into the beauty of the conference locale, organizers are creating a special mini-symposium showcasing ultra-scale environmental modeling. It will feature experts discussing state-of-the-art futures, and how local and national cluster resources influence the field. This year, vendor participation will highlight the contribution of California-based companies to the rapidly expanding field of cluster computing. There will also be a special session on secondary and higher education use of, and support for, cluster computing. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend. The 8th International LCI Conference on Cluster Computing is the one conference where you'll simultaneously solve your problems, expand your knowledge base, and make valuable professional contacts. LCI is the premier international forum to share information on management, administration, and scientific computing techniques for high-performance computing. Founded in 1998, it includes some of the world's foremost specialists in building and deploying clustered high-performance computing systems. More information on LCI is available online at its Web site.