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Awards

Aaron D. Wyner Distinguished Service Award
The Aaron D. Wyner Distinguished Service Award honors an individual who has shown outstanding leadership in, and provided long-standing, exceptional service to, the Information Theory community.
Claude E. Shannon Award
The Claude E. Shannon Award is the highest honor from the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Information Theory Society. The award has been instituted to honor consistent and profound contributions to the field of information theory.
Communications Society & Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award
The Communications Society & Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award recognizes outstanding papers that lie at the intersection of communications and information theory.
Goldsmith Lecturer
The Goldsmith Lecturer Program was established with a generous gift of Dr. Andrea Goldsmith in 2019. The Goldsmith Lecture will be delivered by an early-career woman researcher at one of the ITSoc’s Schools of Information Theory, held for the benefit of students and postdoctoral researchers.
Information Theory Society Paper Award
The Information Theory Society Paper Award is given annually for an outstanding publication in the fields of interest to the Society appearing anywhere during the preceding four calendar years.
Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award is given to up to 3 outstanding papers for which a student is the principal author and presenter.
James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars
The James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars recognizes outstanding achievement in research and teaching by young scholars in the Information Theory community.
Joy Thomas Tutorial Paper Award
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Joy Thomas Tutorial Paper Award is given to a paper of tutorial or survey nature that has appeared in an Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Information Theory Society publication.
Padovani Lecturer
The Padovani Lecturer Program was established with a generous gift of Dr. Roberto Padovani in 2009. The Padovani Lecture will be delivered by an outstanding member of the Information Theory community at one of the ITSoc’s Schools of Information Theory, held for the benefit of students and postdoctoral researchers.
Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Information Theory Society Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award is awarded annually to the author of an outstanding doctoral dissertation contributing to the mathematical foundations of any of the information sciences within the purview of the Society.

Events

Conferences, Workshops & Meetings
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International Symposium on Topics in Coding 2025

The 13th International Symposium on Topics in Coding* will be held from Monday August 18th to Friday August 22, 2025, on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles, California, USA.

International Workshop on Secure and Efficient Federated Learning within ACM ASIA CCS

Workshop on Secure and Efficient Federated Learning will be held in parallel with 20th ACM AsiaCCS on August 26, 2025 in Vietnam. Accepted full length papers will appear in ACM digital library. Submission Deadline: 25 April 2025


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Pre-announcement: 2025 Croucher Summer Course in Information Theory (CSCIT 2025)

Pre-announcement: 2025 Croucher Summer Course in Information Theory (CSCIT 2025)

CSCIT 2025 will bring together PhD students and post-doctoral scholars from across Asia to learn and discuss cutting-edge research with world-renowned professors in information theory and computer science.

Date: 3 August - 8 August 2025

Location: C. W. Chu College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conferences

14-16 May, 2025
University of Cambridge
London Symposium on Information Theory 2025

The Eighth London Symposium on Information Theory 2025 will be held at St. John’s College in the…

May 19, 2025
London, UK
8th Age and Semantics of Information (ASoI) Workshop

We are pleased to announce the 8th Age and Semantics of Information (ASoI) Workshop, which will be…

16-19 Jun, 2025
School of Mathematics, University of Bristol
Summer School in the Mathematical Foundations of AI

A 4-day school at the Uni of Bristol, 16-19 June on the Foundations of AI. Courses by Peter Kairouz…

Job list

Postdoctoral Position
University of Pennsylvania
Postdoctoral position at the boundary of information theory, Network Sciences, and Learning.
Feb 13, 2021
PENN
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Statistical Science
University of Bristol
The School of Mathematics at the University of Bristol is seeking to make an appointment in statistical science at the level of Lecturer (analogous to Assistant Professor), Senior Lecturer, or Associate Professor, depending on the experience of the successful candidate. We are looking for world-class researcher who has demonstrated, or shown potential for, the highest achievements in any area of mainstream statistical science or cognate areas. The post-holder will join the School’s Institute of Statistical Science, and will be responsible for undertaking independent research and delivering excellent teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Feb 12, 2021
PhD Student in Machine Learning for Energy-Efficient Communication Systems
Open vacancy for a PhD student in communication theory and the application of machine learning in reliable communications at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany.
Jan 21, 2021
Postdoc in Information Theory for Energy-Efficient Communications
We have an open vacancy for a postdoc in information and communication theory for energy-efficient communications at the Communications Engineering Lab at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany.
Jan 21, 2021
Postdoc Position at the University of Cambridge
Postdoc position in information theory and learning supervised by Professor Varun Jog and Professor Po-Ling Loh. Applications should be submitted online https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/28337/
Jan 13, 2021
Faculty Position at University of Toronto in Deep Learning
The Departments of Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto are inviting applications for joint tenure-stream positions starting July 1, 2021, in Machine Learning with a focus on Deep Learning. We interpret these areas in the broadest possible sense and have positions at both the junior and senior level.
Jan 7, 2021
New York University: Tenure-Track Positions in Artificial Intelligence
As a part of its Artificial Intelligence Initiative, New York University invites candidates to apply for tenure-track positions in AI.
Dec 9, 2020
Research Fellow in Coding Theory
The Coding and Information Transmission Group at the Institute of Computer Science, the University of Tartu, Estonia, is looking for a Research Fellow (post-doc).
Dec 2, 2020
Faculty Position in Electrical Engineering at Notre Dame - Open Rank
The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position. All levels will be considered.
Oct 29, 2020
Postdoc on High-Speed Error-Correcting Codes and Signal Shaping
Hiring one postdoctoral researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology for up to 1.5 years. The candidate must have a PhD degree in information and/or communications theory, signal processing, or computer science. A strong background on FPGA programming is highly desirable. Affinity with physical layer (including channel coding and/or constellations shaping) is beneficial, but not mandatory.
Oct 5, 2020
Postdoc Position in Information Theory at Eindhoven University of Technology
Offering a Postdoc Position (1 year) in information theory applied to the nonlinear optical fibre channel. PhD degree in information and/or communications theory or signal processing required. Strong background on Shannon theory highly desirable. Affinity with optical communications, beneficial, but not mandatory. Candidates with degree in mathematics or nonlinear physics welcome to apply.
Sep 16, 2020
Postdoctoral Scholar, California Institute of Technology
Seeking one postdoctoral scholar for work at the boundary of information theory and theoretical biology. Desired expertise includes information theory, random processes, linear algebra, stochastic convergence, optimization, and the tools used in finite blocklength analyses. While background in biology is not required, demonstrated prior interest in the field, where available, should be highlighted in the candidate's materials.
Aug 28, 2020
Vertex Postdoctoral Positions at USC
Seeking one to two postdoctoral researchers with expertise in: statistics, learning, structured signal processing, active hypothesis testing, information theoretic measures, interface between machine learning and signal processing and information theory, interface between controls, signal processing and communication etc.
Jul 27, 2020
Postdoc in Machine Learning for Wireless Propagation at USC
We seek a postdoctoral researcher to work on the application of machine learning to the understanding, modeling, and prediction of wireless propagation channels in the ECE Department of the University of Southern California. The position is available immediately.
Jun 25, 2020
15 PhD Fellowships in Computer Science at the University of Pisa
15 PhD fellowships in Computer Science at the University of Pisa, covering three years: Nov 2020 – Oct 2023
Jun 24, 2020
Phd and Postdoctoral Positions in Information Theory at INRIA
PhD and Postdoc positions at INRIA in the mathematics of behavioural influence.
May 13, 2020
Postdoc Position in Wireless Networks at Northwestern University
The Communication and Networking Laboratory at Northwestern University is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to work on wireless massive access and/or machine learning for wireless networks.
Apr 23, 2020
Postdoctoral Position in Data-driven Graphical Models at ASU
Postdoctoral position at Arizona State University in using information sciences to model and learn graph-based representations of high-fidelity electric grid sychrophasor data in a data-driven fashion
Apr 6, 2020
Open Faculty position on Quantum Information Processing with Photons at Télécom Paris
Télécom Paris, one of the top French Graduate Schools of Engineering, offers a full-time tenured academic position as Associate Professor in the area of Quantum Information Processing, with of focus of quantum computing and experimental quantum optics.
Mar 11, 2020
Postdoc Positions at Northwestern and TTIChicago
The Institute for Data, Econometrics, Algorithms, and Learning (IDEAL) invites applications for two postdoctoral fellowships starting Fall of 2020, to conduct inter-disciplinary research that focuses on the theoretical foundations of data science. One fellowship is based at the Toyota Technology Institute at Chicago (TTIC) and one fellowship is based at Northwestern University.
Feb 13, 2020

Jobs Board

PhD Position in Information Theory/Machine Learning
Simula UiB

We are looking for a PhD candidate in the intersection of machine learning and information theory…

Apr 25, 2025
Postdoctoral Research Position at King's College London in Quantum Privacy
King's College London

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position to work on quantum privacy for…

Apr 12, 2025
Postdoctoral Researcher Positions at Bilkent University
Bilkent University

Postdoctoral researcher positions in coding and information theory are available at Bilkent…

Apr 9, 2025

News

Help Shape a Queer Affinity Group within the Information Theory Society

We are exploring the formation of a queer affinity group within the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Information Theory Society…

Apr 28, 2025
NASIT 2025: Registration is now open!

The registration for NASIT 2025 is now open! The registration deadlines are May 10th, 2025 (regular…

Apr 17, 2025
Paper Submission Deadline Extended – Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV ITW 2025

The paper submission deadline for Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Information Theory Workshop (ITW) 2025 has been extended to…

Apr 13, 2025
New page limits for the IT Transactions

From May 1, 2025 onwards, papers will be restricted to 50 pages (single column format, submitted…

Mar 21, 2025

News

Deadline Extension to Jan. 1: JSAIT Special Issue on Distributed Coding and Computation
The deadline for the JSAIT special issue on distributed coding and computation has been extended to January 1, 2022 (hard deadline).
Dec 8, 2021
ITW 2022: Call for Themed Sessions (Deadline extended to January 5, 2022)
ITW 2022 seeks proposals for 90-minute themed sessions (invited sessions). Deadline: January 5, 2022 (extended)
Nov 7, 2021
Videos and Lecture Material for 2021 Croucher Summer Course in Information Theory Now Available
The 2021 Croucher Summer Course in Information Theory was held in August 2021 at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Videos and lecture material are now available at http://cscit.ie.cuhk.edu.hk/CSCIT2021/program.html
Nov 3, 2021
Reminder: Call for Nominations: Goldsmith Lecturer, Padovani Lecturer, and Distinguished Lecturers
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Information Theory Society invites nominations for the 2022 class of Lecturers. Nomination deadline is November 1, 2021.
Oct 22, 2021
Contributions for Society Newsletter
Please submit any contributions for the society newsletter by October 31st.
Oct 17, 2021
ITW2021 Event Platform is Now Online
ITW2021 starts on October 17 as a virtual event, and the event platform is now online. There is still time to register for ITW2021 and get access to to papers, videos, presentation files, and of course participation in the live Zoom sessions. Plenaries, tutorials and technical presentations are described in the Technical Program.
Oct 11, 2021
Call for Papers: Coding and Information Theory for Data Storage at ICC2022
The Cloud Computing, Networking and Storage track at ICC2022 seeks original contributions in coding and information theory for data storage, and related topical areas.
Oct 1, 2021
Call for Nominations: Goldsmith Lecturer, Padovani Lecturer, and Distinguished Lecturers
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Information Theory Society invites nominations for the 2022 class of Lecturers. Nomination deadline is November 1, 2021.
Sep 29, 2021
Next JSAIT Special Issue will be on Distributed Coding and Computation
JSAIT Call for Papers: This special issue will focus on information theoretic aspects of distributed coding and computing. Deadline for papers is December 15, 2021.
Sep 29, 2021
Postdoctoral Researcher Positions Available
Postdoctoral Researcher Positions at AI-Edge Institute
Sep 17, 2021
Early Registration and Technical Program for ITW 2021
Early registration to ITW 2021 is open for one more day! Discounts are available for students, Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV members and IT Society members. Check out the technical program as well.
Sep 16, 2021
ITW 2021 Early Registration Now Open
ITW 2021 will be held as a virtual event from October 17 to October 21, 2021. Registration is now open. IT Society student members can register for free before September 21.
Aug 24, 2021
Deadline Extension: JSAIT Special Issue on Information Theoretic Foundations of Future Communication Systems
The deadline for JSAIT Special Issue on Information Theoretic Foundations of Future Communication Systems is extended to September 15. That is a hard deadline.
Aug 22, 2021
ISIT 2021 Post-Symposium Summary and Thanks
ISIT 2021, the longest ISIT ever, is now completed. We thank all participants for contributing to the success of this virtual conference. Read on to see a summary of the statistics.
Jul 22, 2021
Raymond W. Yeung Named Recipient of 2022 Claude E. Shannon Award
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Information Theory Society is pleased to announce that Raymond W. Yeung is the recipient of the Claude E. Shannon award for consistent and profound contributions to the field of information theory. He will deliver his Shannon Lecture at ISIT 2022.
Jul 20, 2021
2021 Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award Recipients Announced
Two recipients have been announced for the 2021 Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award
Jul 20, 2021
2021 Information Theory Society Paper Award Recipients Named
2021 Information Theory Society Paper Award recipients named
Jul 13, 2021
Contributions for Society Newsletter
Please submit any contributions for the society newsletter by July 31st.
Jul 13, 2021
ITSoc Diversity and Inclusion Survey
As part of efforts to improve inclusivity in the information theory community, if you have participated in the information theory community in any way, please fill out this demographics and inclusion survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ITSoc
Jul 12, 2021

Past meeting

BOG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ITA 2025, San Diego, California
This will be a hybrid meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ University of Toronto
This will be a hybrid meeting in person room and on Zoom.
BOG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ISIT 2024, Athens, Greece
This will be a hybrid meeting in person room and on zoom in conjunction with ISIT 2024.
BOG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ITA 2024, San Diego, California
This will be a hybrid meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting -Hybrid; Atlanta, GA 2023
This will be a hybrid meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ISIT 2023, Taipei, Taiwan
This will be a hybrid meeting in person room and on zoom in conjunction with ISIT 2023.
BOG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ITA 2023, San Diego, California
This will be a hybrid meeting in person and on zoom in conjunction with ITA 2023.
BOG Meeting - October 2022
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ISIT 2022, Espoo, Finland
This will be a hybrid meeting in person and on zoom in conjunction with ISIT 2022.
BOG Meeting - March 2022
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting - November 2021
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting - June 2021
The second BOG meeting of 2021 will be held virtually on zoom. BOG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting - March 2021
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will have received an invite to the meeting.
BOG Meeting @ New Brunswick, NJ - 2019
The third BoG Meeting of 2019 will take place at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
BoG Meeting @ Chicago, IL 2015
Meeting will be held right after Allerton
BoG Meeting @ ISIT 2015, Hong Kong
Annual Meeting of the Information Theory Society
BoG Meeting - GlobalMeet
The BoG Meeting will be held via GlobalMeet on Saturday, September 20 (7:00 AM Pacific Time).
BoG Meeting @ ITA 2014, San Diego, CA
First BoG meeting of 2014
BoG Meeting @ ITA 2013, San Diego, CA
First BoG meeting of 2013
BoG meeting @ ITW 2012, Lausanne
Last BoG meeting of 2012.
IT BoG meeting @ ITA 2012, UCSD
Meeting of the Board of Governors
BoG Meeting @ ITW 2011, Paraty, Brazil
The third BoG meeting of 2011 will take place on ***Monday*** October 17, in Paraty Brazil, in conjunction with ITW 2011, starting at about 6:00pm with a buffet dinner at the restaurant Banana de Terra (one block away from the conference center).
BoG Meeting @ ISIT 2011, St. Petersburg, Russia
The annual BoG meeting will take place on Sunday July 31, at the ISIT 2011 conference hotel, starting at 12:00 noon **sharp** with a buffet lunch. The meeting room is "Green 6+7" and will be clearly indicated at the registration desk, operational from Sunday July 31, morning. Please follow the signs and/or ask the registration desk in order to get to the lunch and meeting.
BoG Meeting, ISIT 2010
Annual meeting of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Information Theory Society Board of Governors. All are welcome to attend. Some portions of the meeting will be conducted in camera. The formal part of the meeting will commence at 12:45pm.
BoG Meeting, La Jolla, CA, 2010
First Board of Governors' meeting of 2010.
BoG Meeting, ITW Taormina 2009
The final BoG meeting of 2009. Dinner will be served at 6:30 and the meeting will start shortly thereafter. Everyone is welcome to attend. Meeting will be held in the Saletta Belvedere room of the Villa Diodoro (workshop hotel).
BoG Meeting, ISIT 2009
Annual meeting of the Information Theory Society BOGs. Everyone is welcome to attend all or part of the meeting. The meeting will be preceeded by lunch at 12:15, with the formal meeting starting at 1pm, ending at 5:30pm.

Research In Information Theory

Selected papers on information theory from our journals and conferences

Upcoming Events

The Information Theory Society's upcoming conferences, workshops and schools