Membership
SYLEN membership is open to engineers and researchers working in computing systems, ML infrastructure, reliability, security, and adjacent production systems. Membership includes participation in the annual conference, a listing in the member directory, and eligibility for reviewer and committee roles.
Eligibility
Membership criteria
Membership is intended for practitioners and researchers in computing systems: distributed systems, ML infrastructure, reliability engineering, security, embedded and edge platforms, and production systems work.
Benefits
Membership benefits
Professional community
A member directory of engineers and researchers working on computing systems, ML infrastructure, reliability, and production architecture.
Conference participation
Members receive advance notice of submission windows, reviewer calls, and program committee openings for the annual SYLEN conference.
Directory profile
A member profile listing technical role, domain focus, standards experience, and tools, visible to other members.
Program input
Members may comment on proposed conference tracks and coverage areas as the program develops.
Status
Roadmap and status
Membership
OpenProfessional membership is open. Academic accounts are available through account setup.
Program and advisory board formation
In progressNominations underway. Program committee details will be announced by August 2026.
SYLEN Conference 2027
PlanningVirtual conference on February 16, 2027. Abstracts due September 15, 2026.
Conference dates are published on the site and by email.
Charter membership
Charter membership is available during the organization's founding period. Annual dues are $100. Charter members are recorded as founding members of the organization.
Academic account? Sign up with your .edu address and select academic during onboarding.