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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:KO">Hi Prof. Zheng,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:KO">I just filled the poll. Sorry for my late response.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-fareast-language:KO">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Zheng, Mai [E CPE] [mailto:mai@iastate.edu]
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<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, May 3, 2026 6:33 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> DUO ZHANG <duo.zhang@sk.com>; Narangerelt Batsoyol <nara.batsoyol@ibm.com><br>
<b>Cc:</b> generalchairs26@hotstorage.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> FW: HotStorage'26: updates and organizers meeting poll<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black">Hi Duo and Nara,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black">Could you please fill out the poll at your earliest convenience?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black">Hotstorage-organizers <<a href="mailto:hotstorage-organizers-bounces@fsl.cs.sunysb.edu">hotstorage-organizers-bounces@fsl.cs.sunysb.edu</a>> on behalf of Zheng, Mai [E CPE] via Hotstorage-organizers
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<b>Date: </b>Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM<br>
<b>To: </b><a href="mailto:organizers26@hotstorage.org">organizers26@hotstorage.org</a> <<a href="mailto:organizers26@hotstorage.org">organizers26@hotstorage.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [Hotstorage-organizers] HotStorage'26: updates and organizers meeting poll<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black">Hi All,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black">This is just a friendly reminder that the poll ends today. Our hope is to find a meeting plan that is as optimal as possible for all, and thanks for your help with this by providing your
 maximum availability!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black">Talk to you soon!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black">-Travis Janssen and Mai Zheng</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif;color:black">Hotstorage-organizers <<a href="mailto:hotstorage-organizers-bounces@fsl.cs.sunysb.edu">hotstorage-organizers-bounces@fsl.cs.sunysb.edu</a>> on behalf of Travis Janssen via Hotstorage-organizers
 <<a href="mailto:hotstorage-organizers@fsl.cs.sunysb.edu">hotstorage-organizers@fsl.cs.sunysb.edu</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:47 AM<br>
<b>To: </b><a href="mailto:organizers26@hotstorage.org">organizers26@hotstorage.org</a> <<a href="mailto:organizers26@hotstorage.org">organizers26@hotstorage.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[Hotstorage-organizers] HotStorage'26: updates and organizers meeting poll<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Hi all,</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">While we have spoken with almost everyone individually, it’s a good time to broadcast an update about where we are in the organizing stages of HotStorage’26. We’d also like to see
 if it’s feasible to get everyone together for a recurring sync. Please fill this out this poll before May 4:
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwhenisgood.net%2frpjcc4z&c=E,1,7RY2e6Y_L64O6PTbQjRiTpW3GOJ88vS4ARbswQ9Y0yABFLUKlsjB8F4YdQua-AjEVNwgyB0sDw22yZVKOlWknun-aharGGPiVfeXRjGhEbhDV0Xi&typo=1"><span style="color:#467886">https://whenisgood.net/rpjcc4z</span></a></span></u>.
 The times listed are intended to be general - the organizers this year are spread across many different time zones, and this will help us determine if a larger sync is feasible.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">General Conference Updates</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">HotStorage’26 is officially a
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fsigops.org%2fs%2fconferences%2fsosp%2f2026%2fworkshops.html&c=E,1,0mC8WuXxaZkqn3Fd4_xVikcUaG5EsQpnEZP831BNb2kRIYDh-OcDVYcoN12uZRm4wsGPD7mSaOA8Q9WkmJDiCnak-qSltnPXTgVpseYhy5w,&typo=1"><span style="color:#467886">workshop
 of SOSP26</span></a></span></u> this year, and even though that page says all workshops are on September 29, HotStorage has been approved for an extra half day on September 28 within the same venue. This means that
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fsigops.org%2fs%2fconferences%2fsosp%2f2026%2findex.html&c=E,1,2x_MWpAoK-b1dEK8eGIDwJz5QRhsTxubDK0B5JeRDkrKImjvk3fcWOi6PBRne4lsoEGVtjVMpzCBy0ByjMOvsoDFyl6fhwTZdGfEp-wB1ER01rsaVVox_w,,&typo=1"><span style="color:#467886">registration</span></a></span></u> will
 occur through SOSP this year, which is not yet available as of writing this message. The venue is the
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.clarioncongresshotelprague.com%2fen%2f&c=E,1,NYkb7t6wP59dAyU6CQnZL61F3zl0unkvSNWCnwAuK4skuW4Ol_Af5jjua-QJ9ELBORf4Jiwn_0z_Z0fYqtKiGE6HugD94BJqV6WvyBnvmDZyfQ,,&typo=1"><span style="color:#467886">Clarion
 Congress Hotel</span></a></span></u> in Prague, and is scheduled to be held in the Zodiac room both days.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">We have a
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EKAnCVxd9oBW1GD9_7iSVihXxdc3ha-K"><span style="color:#467886">Google Drive folder</span></a></span></u> set up for this year. Let us know if you need access to it.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">There is a
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fjoin.slack.com%2ft%2fhotstorage%2fshared_invite%2fzt-3x0qzpp0g-XGdKogbizm71efUNxehY9g&c=E,1,ZBpHc5cCCBU0RkVJ3ebLYJaXGwdzGPHnPsWruFjt-yNGGCC-yFDMv4W480fYXdBt4tLmXT9fid2L15W_J7MaQetBQZ65X8Si8S415UO-Xirdyv66g3C8QEO-nA,,&typo=1"><span style="color:#467886">HotStorage
 Slack channel</span></a></span></u> as well. Please join this if you haven’t already.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Call for Papers is available
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.hotstorage.org%2f2026%2fcfp.html&c=E,1,g8_CzlOUJ6Sf1ySu2eKxWcapa1xpFt1VqHymI0nhdeSZ4nYkDRszwR_QRwiSTb-cgJlMH44D2MXIfa2aM_3bjVjzXPxfhxCIZ_b0cxofKoeCSUI4vQ,,&typo=1"><span style="color:#467886">here</span></a></span></u>:
 the submission deadline is Friday June 5, notifications are due Friday July 24, and final papers are due Wednesday August 12.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Status Updates by Chair</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">General Chairs</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">We have applied for HotStorage’26 to be an official ACM conference, which involves filling out
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://www.acm.org/special-interest-groups/volunteer-resources/conference-planning/section-1-establishing-an-acm-event"><span style="color:#467886">several forms</span></a></span></u>, and are waiting on TMRF approval.
 Once the TMRF is approved, we can get the “In Cooperation with USENIX” designation. This designation helps HotStorage get on two official conference lists (ACM and USENIX), and broadcast the conference through those official channels.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Publication Chairs</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">ACM transitioned to a new
<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://www.acm.org/publications/openaccess"><span style="color:#467886">Open Access</span></a></span></u> publication model this year. It includes a fee structure, and we are not sure how this will impact us yet. We
 would like the Publication Chairs to find out for us.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Publicity Chairs</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">The Publicity Chairs are getting access to our social media accounts to promote the conference through those additional channels.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">The ACM TMRF form required a budget projection and filling out a Statement of Understanding, which has been done and submitted.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Sponsorship Chairs</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Sponsorship funds need to be sent to ACM through a special account, which has been set up, and is ready to receive sponsorship money.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">FutureWei has been sent an invoice at Gold Sponsorship level ($3000).</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">We have a tentative acceptance of Samsung for a sponsorship, but the level is currently unknown.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Web Chair</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<u><span style="color:#467886"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.hotstorage.org%2f2026%2f&c=E,1,dMejg7Z2t39p0qc1anJSyp766_cbG6RJUdomHgRTfzIRX51lpg819Xhtmn7hiJfccx_zQA29xvHJeaGFXKX58xLNI8YK_ANigKi3CMNHLJBO6wgEQvBqdHIP&typo=1"><span style="color:#467886">website</span></a></span></u> is
 up and running and shows the correct dates, banner, and organizing committee.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Email aliases are functional and should include all chairs at this point. There was an update to our email server recently, so let us know if you
 encounter any issues here.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Local Chair</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Our local chair has been in contact with the venue to get an official quote for the conference room, food and coffee - we have an unofficial one,
 but not a contract yet. This is in progress.</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">Hopefully this gives a sense of where things currently are with the conference. If any of this information is inaccurate, please let us know. We look forward to meeting with you all
 soon, if we can find an agreeable time slot. Thanks!</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">-Travis Janssen and Mai Zheng</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",serif">HotStorage’26 General Chairs</span><span style="font-family:"Aptos",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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