Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Academic and industry workshop focused on storage systems and file systems research, held September 28-29, 2026, in Prague, Czechia
- Targets academic researchers, R&D engineers, and technical leaders working on storage technology challenges
- Addresses scalability, performance, reliability, and adaptability of storage solutions for emerging workloads and hardware
- Sponsored by ACM SIGOPS, USENIX, Futurewei, Samsung, and Google
- Scheduled immediately before the 32nd Symposium on Operating Systems Principles (SOSP ’26)
About the Workshop
The 18th ACM Workshop on Hot Topics in Storage and File Systems (HotStorage ’26) brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss new directions in storage technology. Now in its eighteenth year, the workshop provides a forum for presenting original research, exploring unconventional approaches, and sharing experiences from emerging areas of storage and data management.
The two-day, in-person event takes place in Prague, Czechia, timed to precede SOSP ’26. This positioning allows attendees to participate in both events, connecting storage-focused discussions with broader operating systems research.
Technical Focus Areas
HotStorage ’26 covers storage systems, file systems, and emerging storage technologies. The workshop emphasizes technical merit and originality, with submissions expected to propose new research directions or document noteworthy findings from practical implementations. Topics span both academic research and industry practices, addressing the latest trends and challenges in how data is stored, managed, and retrieved.
Storage Challenges Addressed
The workshop tackles technical and strategic challenges in storage system design and implementation. Key problem areas include scalability as data volumes grow, performance optimization, reliability requirements, and adaptability to new workloads and hardware platforms. These challenges reflect the ongoing evolution of storage infrastructure as organizations contend with changing data management requirements.
Who Should Attend
HotStorage ’26 is designed for specialists in storage systems and file systems. The audience includes university faculty, graduate students, R&D engineers, system architects, and technical leaders from technology companies, storage vendors, and research institutions. The workshop format emphasizes presentations, technical discussions, and networking among experts, facilitating connections between academic researchers and industry practitioners.