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 p.m.
Tutorial — Hassan Ashtiani

12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch and poster session

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

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Coffee break

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Concluding panel discussion with 
Dan Roy, 
Marina Meila, Yongyi Mao, Ohad Shamir and Shai Ben-David, moderated by Ruth Urner

Afterwards, speakers and attendees are welcome to socialize at the Graduate House.


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.