ILIAD
ILIAD is a 5-day, multi-track conference bringing together researchers in theoretical AI alignment.
Dedicated to building strong scientific foundations for AI safety.
ILIAD 2024 took place August 28 - September 3, 2024 in Berkeley, California.
ILIAD 2025 will take place August 25 - 29 and more details will be announced shortly. If you wish to hear about future events, you can sign up here.
About ILIAD 2024
ILIAD 2024 featured an unconference format where participants proposed and led their own sessions, as well as a range of topic-specific workshop tracks:
Computational Mechanics is a framework for understanding complex systems by focusing on their intrinsic computation and information processing capabilities. Pioneered by J. Crutchfield to turbulence, it has recently found popularity in AI alignment. The track lead was Paul Riechers.
Singular Learning Theory, developed by S. Watanabe, is the modern theory of Bayesian learning. SLT studies the loss landscape of neural networks, using ideas from statistical mechanics, Bayesian statistics and algebraic geometry. The track lead was Jesse Hoogland.
Agent Foundations uses tools from theoretical economics, decision theory, Bayesian epistemology, logic, game theory and more to deeply understand agents: how they reason, cooperate, believe and desire. The track lead was Daniel Herrmann.
Causal Incentives is a collection of researchers interested in using causal models to understand agents and their incentives. The track lead was James Fox.
“How It All Fits Together” turned its attention to the bigger picture — where are we coming from, and where are we going? — under the direction of John Wentworth.
ILIAD 2024 Confirmed Speakers & Attendees:
Adam Shai (Simplex)
Dan Murfet (University of Melbourne)
James Crutchfield (Complexity Sciences Center, UC Davis)
Jesse Hoogland (Timaeus)
Scott Garrabrant
Vanessa Kosoy (ALTER)
Joe Halpern (Cornell University)
Simon DeDeo (Carnegie Mellon, Santa Fe institute)
And more…
FAQ
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ILIAD 2024 took place August 28 - September 3, 2024 at Lighthaven in Berkeley, California. ILIAD 2025 will take place August 25-29 at Lighthaven in Berkeley, California.
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We encourage you to apply if you are interested in mathematical approaches to AI alignment.
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Applications for ILIAD 2025 will be announced at a later date.
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ILIAD is free to attend.
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The venue has accommodations onsite which may be booked by attendees.
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ILIAD has a limited budget to reimburse travel expenses. After your application is accepted, you will receive more information about how to request financial support. We may not be able to provide support to everyone who requests it or provide the full amount requested.