LessWrong (30+ Karma) “Announcing: Agent Foundations 2026 at CMU” by David Udell, Alexander Gietelink Oldenziel, windows, Matt Dellago
Dec 6, 2025
Exciting news: applications are now open for a groundbreaking conference on agency research! Set to take place at Carnegie Mellon University in March 2026, this event will delve into fascinating topics like decision theory, learning theory, and logical induction. With just 35 attendees expected, it promises to be an intimate setting for deep discussions. Don't miss your chance to be part of this innovative gathering!
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Apply To Agent Foundations 2026
- Apply to Agent Foundations 2026 by January 12, 2026 if you want to attend the five-day conference.
- Prepare to engage in fundamental mathematical research on agency topics like decision and learning theory.
Schedule And Location Details
- Plan to attend March 2–6, 2026 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh if accepted.
- Budget travel and lodging for a small, in-person gathering of roughly 35 participants.
Conference Focuses On Mathematical Agency Research
- The conference focuses on rigorous, mathematical work about agency rather than broad AI policy or engineering.
- Expect deep coverage of Decision Theory, Learning Theory, Abstractions, Causality, and Logical Induction.