• Fosters technical excellence and innovation
• Supports and disseminates research with a practical bias
• Provides a neutral forum for discussion of technical issues
• Encourages computing outreach into the community at large

Since 1975, the USENIX Association has brought together the community of engineers, system administrators, scientists, and technicians working on the cutting edge of the computing world. The USENIX conferences have become the essential meeting grounds for the presentation and discussion of the most advanced information on the developments of all aspects of computing systems. USENIX supports its members' professional and technical development through a variety of on-going activities, including:

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