ILIAD 2026

ILIAD 2026 is a 5-day, multi-track conference bringing together researchers in theoretical AI alignment.

August 3-7, 2026 in Berkeley, California

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Program and Unconference Format

ILIAD is a 100+ person conference about alignment with a mathematical focus. ILIAD is an unconference—meaning that participants can propose and lead their own sessions. We believe that this is the best way to release the latent creative energies in everyone attending.

The ILIAD conferences are the premier gathering for all things theory and alignment. Topics include: Singular Learning Theory, Agent Foundations, Causal Incentives, Computational Mechanics, Safety-by-Debate, Scalable Oversight and more.

Confirmed Attendees Include:

Abram Demski

Richard Ngo

Adam Goldstein

James Fox

Paul Riechers

Jesse Hoogland

John Wentworth

Lucius Bushnaq

Geoffrey Irving 

Adam Shai

Jacob Hilton

FAQ

  • ILIAD is a 5-day conference bringing together 100+ researchers to build scientific foundations for AI alignment. ILIAD 2026 is the 3rd iteration of ILIAD Conference, which was first held in the summer of 2024.

  • ILIAD 2026 will take place on August 3-7, 2026 in Berkeley, California.

  • We encourage you to apply if you are interested in mathematical approaches to AI alignment.

  • Apply here by July 1. If you wish to hear about future events and news, you can express interest here.

  • ILIAD is free to attend.

    Financial support for accommodation & travel are available on a needs basis. We may not be able to offer support to everyone who requests it. Attendees will receive details for requesting support after registering.

  • The venue has a limited number of bedrooms onsite which may be booked by attendees. Attendees will receive details for booking accommodations after registering for the conference.

  • We have a limited budget to reimburse travel expenses and accommodations for attendees. 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.

  • ILIAD Conference is organized by Iliad, an umbrella organization for applied mathematics research in AI alignment. In addition to the eponymous ILIAD conference series, we organize other research conferences, incubate research organizations and scientific publishing, and run an Intensive and Fellowship program. For more details visit iliad.ac.