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International Artificial Intelligence Summer School — IAISS 20265 Days.
World-Class Experts. Tuscany.

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🧠 A Full-Immersion Experience in Frontier AI

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.

📍 *Riva del Sole Resort & SPA*, Castiglione della Pescaia, Tuscany, Italy
🗓 *September 20–24, 2026* 🔗 2026.iaiss.cc✉️ iaiss at icas.cc
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🎤 Meet Your Lecturers

An extraordinary faculty from leading institutions across the globe — each
delivering up to four lectures on the frontiers of AI research:

   - *Stefano V. Albrecht* — Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
   - *Rafal Bogacz* — University of Oxford, UK
   - *Giuseppe De Giacomo* — University of Oxford, UK
   - *Christoph Feichtenhofer* — Meta Superintelligence Labs, USA
   - *Sven Giesselbach* — T-Systems International, Germany
   - *Jamie Hayes* — Google DeepMind, UK
   - *Sumi Helal* — University of Bologna, Italy
   - *Albert Q. Jiang* — Mistral AI, Paris & University of Cambridge, UK
   - *Marine Le Morvan* — INRIA Saclay, France
   - *Bruno Lepri* — FBK, Italy
   - *Sebastian Risi* — Sakana AI, Japan & IT University of Copenhagen,
   Denmark
   - *George Paliouras* — NCSR "Demokritos", Athens, Greece
   - *Panos Pardalos* — University of Florida, USA

👉 Explore the full lecturer bios <https://2026.iaiss.cc/lecturers/> 👉 Browse
the lecture program <https://2026.iaiss.cc/lectures/>
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🏆 Present Your Own Research

Want to share your work with a world-class audience? Submit a *research
abstract* (max 2 pages, any format) during registration. Our scientific
committee will select contributions for *poster presentations* and/or *short
talks* — plus a chance to compete for the *IAISS Norbert Wiener Best
Presentation Award in Artificial Intelligence*.

⏰ Abstract deadline: *September 6* 🔗 See the Best Presentation Award
<https://2026.iaiss.cc/best-presentation-award/>
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✅ Why Attend?

   - *36–40 hours* of intensive lectures from top-tier researchers
   - Earn *8 ECTS points* (PhD students and highly motivated Master's/BSc
   students)
   - Network with peers in a *convivial, professional, and inspiring*
   setting
   - A rare opportunity to learn directly from — and mingle with — the
   people shaping the future of AI

*Who should attend:* PhD students, PostDocs, junior academics (up to
Assistant Professor level), industry practitioners, and exceptionally
motivated Master's/BSc students.

*Language:* English
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🏨 The Venue

*Riva del Sole Resort & SPA* Località Riva del Sole, Castiglione della
Pescaia (Grosseto), 58043, Tuscany, Italy 📞 +39 0564 928111 | ✉️
booking.events at rivadelsole.it 🔗 rivadelsole.it
<https://www.rivadelsole.it/en/>

IAISS is a *fully residential* school — all participants and lecturers stay
together at the same resort, creating a truly immersive, community-driven
learning experience. No exceptions.

*To join us, simply:*

   1. *Register* for the school
   2. *Book your stay* at Riva del Sole Resort & SPA using the IAISS
   discounted rates (accommodation form provided at registration)
   3. Send your *booking confirmation number* to iaiss at icas.cc

*Sharing an apartment?* Send the Hotel your co-guest's name, surname, and
email — otherwise, book a single-use apartment.

IAISS is proudly organized as a *non-profit scientific event*.
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🚀 Seats Are Limited — Register Now!

👉 *Register here <https://2026.iaiss.cc/registration/>*

📚 Past editions <https://2026.iaiss.cc/previous-editions/> | ❓ FAQ
<https://2026.iaiss.cc/faq/> | 📰 Latest news
<https://2026.iaiss.cc/category/news/> | 💼 LinkedIn group
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*See you this September in Riva del Sole!* — The IAISS 2026 Organizing
Committee

🔗 2026.iaiss.cc | ✉️ iaiss at icas.cc
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