ML Theory Workshop (SOLT 2025)

Monday, November 10, 2025 9:30 am - 4:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

You are invited to attend the third Southern Ontario Learning Theory Workshop, held at the University of Waterloo. This one-day event brings together researchers specializing in the mathematical foundations of machine learning, fostering collaboration and community among learning theorists from various institutions.

The full-day program will include:

  • Talks by Vector faculty and faculty affiliates
  • Poster session featuring students and postdoctoral researchers

Agenda

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Arrival and welcoming remarks (at 9:25)

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Talk — Marina Meila

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Talk — Yongyi Mao

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Talk — Ohad Shamir

11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Coffee break

11:30 – 12:30 a.m.
Tutorial — Hassan Ashtiani

12:30 – 2:00 a.m.
Lunch & poster session

2:00 – 3:00 a.m.
Three talks (20 min each) — Anastasios Kratsios, Mufan Li, Shahab Asoodeh

3:00 – 3:30 a.m.
Coffee break

3:30 – 4:15 a.m.
Concluding panel discussion

Registration

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and exchange ideas! RSVP by Wednesday, November 5 to secure your spot.

This workshop is open to all Vector faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, students, faculty affiliates, and researchers at Vector-affiliated universities and institutions.

Individuals outside these groups who wish to attend are welcome to email the organizers, Dr. Ruth Urner and Dr. Shai Ben-David, for more information.