We are pleased to announce the 5th CAIML Symposium on May 11, 2026. Following the success of our previous symposiums, CAIML Symposium 2022, CAIML Symposium 2023, CAIML Symposium 2024, CAIML Symposium 2025, this symposium will bring together leading experts in research and practice as well as enthusiasts in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities. This year’s event introduces a new format designed to strengthen the dialogue between academic research and industry practice.

Program

Bridging Research and Practice

This year, the symposium brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss shared challenges, exchange knowledge, and explore collaboration opportunities. Through a combination of keynote presentations and interactive breakout sessions, participants from academia and industry will work together on current AI challenges.

Two Focus Topics

Morning Session (08:30-13:00): AI in Coding Explore how AI is transforming software development – from code generation and debugging to agentic systems that autonomously plan and implement solutions. Learn about the capabilities and limitations of AI-powered coding tools and discuss the opportunities and challenges they present for research and practice.

Afternoon Session (14:00-17:00): AI in Optimization Discover recent breakthroughs in AI-powered optimization and learn how these techniques are being integrated into real-world applications across industries.

Program Overview (details to be confirmed)

Morning: AI in Coding (09:00-12:30)

• Invited keynote talk: Mira Mezini (Professor of Computer Science at TU Darmstadt leading the Software Technology Lab, co-director of hessian.AI - Hesse Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, co-founder of queryella.de)
• Short pitches from researchers and practitioners on concrete challenges
• Interactive breakout sessions: Discuss practical challenges and research questions related to AI in coding and agentic AI in small groups with CAIML researchers and industry practitioners

Lunch Break (12:30 – 13:30)

iCAIML Doctoral College Talks (13:30 - 14:30)

• selected presentations by iCAIML PhD students

Afternoon: AI in Optimization (14:30-17:30)

• Invited keynote talk: Laurent Perron (Tech Lead, Operations Research Team at Google; creator of OR-Tools CP-SAT solver)

• Short pitches from researchers and practitioners on concrete challenges

• Interactive breakout sessions: Discuss and collaborate on real-world optimization challenges and research in small groups with CAIML researchers and industry practitioners

Who Should Attend?

• Researchers in the field of AI and ML
• Industry professionals seeking to integrate AI into their operations
• Data scientists, engineers, and decision-makers working with AI
• Anyone interested in the practical application of cutting-edge AI research

Stay Informed

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We look forward to seeing you on May 11, 2026!