<div dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">International Artificial Intelligence Summer School — IAISS 2026</h1><h3 dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">5 Days. World-Class Experts. Tuscany.</h3><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><em>Apologies for multiple copies — please forward to anyone who might be interested!</em></p><hr><h2 dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">🧠 A Full-Immersion Experience in Frontier AI</h2><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Join us for an unforgettable week of cutting-edge lectures on AI and Generative AI, delivered by some of the most renowned researchers in the field — set against the stunning backdrop of the Tuscan coast.</p><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">📍<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>Riva del Sole Resort & SPA</strong>, Castiglione della Pescaia, Tuscany, Italy 🗓<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>September 20–24, 2026</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>🔗<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://2026.iaiss.cc/">2026.iaiss.cc</a>✉️<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:iaiss@icas.cc">iaiss@icas.cc</a></p><hr><h2 dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">🎤 Meet Your Lecturers</h2><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">An extraordinary faculty from leading institutions across the globe — each delivering up to four lectures on the frontiers of AI research:</p><ul dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><li><strong>Stefano V. Albrecht</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— Nanyang Technological University, Singapore</li><li><strong>Rafal Bogacz</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— University of Oxford, UK</li><li><strong>Giuseppe De Giacomo</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— University of Oxford, UK</li><li><strong>Christoph Feichtenhofer</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— Meta Superintelligence Labs, USA</li><li><strong>Sven Giesselbach</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— T-Systems International, Germany</li><li><strong>Jamie Hayes</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— Google DeepMind, UK</li><li><strong>Sumi Helal</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— University of Bologna, Italy</li><li><strong>Albert Q. Jiang</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— Mistral AI, Paris & University of Cambridge, UK</li><li><strong>Marine Le Morvan</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— INRIA Saclay, France</li><li><strong>Bruno Lepri</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— FBK, Italy</li><li><strong>Sebastian Risi</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— Sakana AI, Japan & IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark</li><li><strong>George Paliouras</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— NCSR "Demokritos", Athens, Greece</li><li><strong>Panos Pardalos</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— University of Florida, USA</li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">👉<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://2026.iaiss.cc/lecturers/">Explore the full lecturer bios</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>👉<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://2026.iaiss.cc/lectures/">Browse the lecture program</a></p><hr><h2 dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">🏆 Present Your Own Research</h2><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Want to share your work with a world-class audience? Submit a<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>research abstract</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>(max 2 pages, any format) during registration. Our scientific committee will select contributions for<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>poster presentations</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>and/or<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>short talks</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— plus a chance to compete for the<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>IAISS Norbert Wiener Best Presentation Award in Artificial Intelligence</strong>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">⏰ Abstract deadline:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>September 6</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>🔗<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://2026.iaiss.cc/best-presentation-award/">See the Best Presentation Award</a></p><hr><h2 dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">✅ Why Attend?</h2><ul dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><li><strong>36–40 hours</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>of intensive lectures from top-tier researchers</li><li>Earn<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>8 ECTS points</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>(PhD students and highly motivated Master's/BSc students)</li><li>Network with peers in a<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>convivial, professional, and inspiring</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>setting</li><li>A rare opportunity to learn directly from — and mingle with — the people shaping the future of AI</li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>Who should attend:</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>PhD students, PostDocs, junior academics (up to Assistant Professor level), industry practitioners, and exceptionally motivated Master's/BSc students.</p><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>Language:</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>English</p><hr><h2 dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">🏨 The Venue</h2><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>Riva del Sole Resort & SPA</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Località Riva del Sole, Castiglione della Pescaia (Grosseto), 58043, Tuscany, Italy 📞 +39 0564 928111 | ✉️<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:booking.events@rivadelsole.it">booking.events@rivadelsole.it</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>🔗<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.rivadelsole.it/en/">rivadelsole.it</a></p><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">IAISS is a<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>fully residential</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>school — all participants and lecturers stay together at the same resort, creating a truly immersive, community-driven learning experience. No exceptions.</p><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>To join us, simply:</strong></p><ol dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><li><strong>Register</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>for the school</li><li><strong>Book your stay</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>at Riva del Sole Resort & SPA using the IAISS discounted rates (accommodation form provided at registration)</li><li>Send your<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>booking confirmation number</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>to<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:iaiss@icas.cc">iaiss@icas.cc</a></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><em>Sharing an apartment?</em><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>Send the Hotel your co-guest's name, surname, and email — otherwise, book a single-use apartment.</p><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">IAISS is proudly organized as a<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>non-profit scientific event</strong>.</p><hr><h2 dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">🚀 Seats Are Limited — Register Now!</h2><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">👉<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><a href="https://2026.iaiss.cc/registration/">Register here</a></strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">📚<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://2026.iaiss.cc/previous-editions/">Past editions</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>| ❓<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://2026.iaiss.cc/faq/">FAQ</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>| 📰<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://2026.iaiss.cc/category/news/">Latest news</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>| 💼<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/19146028/">LinkedIn group</a></p><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><strong>See you this September in Riva del Sole!</strong><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>— The IAISS 2026 Organizing Committee</p><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">🔗<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://2026.iaiss.cc/">2026.iaiss.cc</a><span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span>| ✉️<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:iaiss@icas.cc">iaiss@icas.cc</a></p><hr><p dir="ltr" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><em>Apologies for multiple copies — please forward to anyone who might be interested!</em></p></div>