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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 ÌÇÐÄlogo 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 ÌÇÐÄlogo 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 ÌÇÐÄlogo Joy Thomas Tutorial Paper Award is given to a paper of tutorial or survey nature that has appeared in an ÌÇÐÄlogo 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 ÌÇÐÄlogo 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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Deadline Extension: 2025 Asia Pacific Workshop on Data Science and Information Theory (APWDSIT'25)

The deadline for paper submission to the 2025 Asia Pacific Workshop on Data Science and Information Theory (APWDSIT'25) , Shenzhen, China, has been extended to July 6, 2025 (AoE).

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Workshop on Distributed Computing, Optimization and Learning

The 2025 Workshop on Distributed Computing, Optimization and Learning takes place at the campus of the Technical University of Munich on September 3 to 5. The workshop consists of invited talks and contributed posters.

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Information Theory Workshop 2026

The 2026 ÌÇÐÄlogo Information Theory Workshop will be held in the beautiful desert city of Tempe, Arizona, USA between November 1–4, 2026. We welcome original contributions across all areas of information theory.

Conferences

27-29 Jul, 2025
Guangzhou, China
2025 Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei Joint Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Communications and Information Theory (AICIT2025)

The 2025 Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Taipei Joint Workshop on Artificial Intelligence, Communications…

03-08 Aug, 2025
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Pre-announcement: 2025 Croucher Summer Course in Information Theory (CSCIT 2025)

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

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18-22 Aug, 2025
Los Angeles, CA, USA
International Symposium on Topics in Coding 2025

The 13th International Symposium on Topics in Coding* will be held from Monday August 18th to…

Job list

Doctoral Candidate / Research Associate (m/f/d) in the Field of Error Correction For Quantum Key Distribution
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
We are seeking one Doctoral Candidate (f/m/d), starting Feb. 1st, 2024 working on error correction coding for information reconciliation in quantum key distribution within the frame of the European Doctoral Training Network "QuNEST"
Sep 13, 2023
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Open Rank Faculty Positions in Financial Technology Thrust
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Financial Technology Thrust of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) is looking for Open Rank Faculty Positions.
Sep 5, 2023
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Post-Doc Positions at King's College London
King's College London
We are advertising for two two-year post-doctoral positions at King’s College London, to work with Professor Osvaldo Simeone at the intersection of distributed Bayesian learning and communication networks.
Sep 4, 2023
Tenure-Track Position in Post-quantum Cryptography and Coding Theory
Virginia Tech
Tenure-track position at Virginia Tech in post-quantum cryptography and coding theory. www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/22896
Sep 2, 2023
ERC-Funded Postdoctoral Position on Information Theory and Coding
Bilkent University, Ankara, Türkiye
Postdoctoral researcher positions in coding and information theory are available at Bilkent University for an ERC-funded project: TRANCIDS. Full-time, benefits-eligible positions, with highly competitive salaries.
Aug 28, 2023
Postdoc Positions in Communications, Security, & ML
The University of Kansas (KU) and The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
The University of Kansas (KU) and The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) are looking for postdoctoral fellows to join a research project sponsored by the NSF/DoD on Secure Communication.
Aug 19, 2023
Tenure-Track Professorship in the Field of Foundations of Machine Learning in Finance at the University of Vienna
University of Vienna, Faculty of Economics
At the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a Tenure-Track Professor in the field of Foundations of Machine Learning in Finance .
Aug 1, 2023
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Two-year Postdoc Opening in Communications and Coding for Channels with Memory
Chalmers University of Technology
Two-year postdoc position at Chalmers in communications and coding for channels with memory. The project targets optical channels with burst errors. Candidates should have a PhD in error-control coding or related subjects.
May 31, 2023
Chalmers University of Technology
Postdoc Position in Coding for Physical Layer Security
Laboratoire ETIS (CY Cergy Paris Université, ENSEA, CNRS), France
A one year postdoc position in finite block-length coding for physical layer security is available at the ETIS laboratory (CY Université / ENSEA / CNRS) located in Cergy-Pontoise, France (30 km from Paris). Starting date: December 2023 (flexible)
May 31, 2023
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PhD Position on the Intersection of Information and Control Theories, Estimation and Machine Learning
EURECOM
There is an open PhD position at EURECOM, Sophia-Antipolis, on the intersection of information and control, estimation and learning.
May 12, 2023
Two Doctoral Student Positions
Linköping University
Open positions: two doctoral students within semantics-aware goal-oriented communications at Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden, Department of Computer and Information Science.
May 11, 2023
Postdoctoral Position at the Interface of Information Theory, High Dimensional Inference and Quantitative Genomics
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Groups of @MMondelli and Matthew Robinson at @ISTAustria looking for postdoctoral scholar at the interface of Information Theory, High Dimensional Inference and Quantitative Genomics. Candidates supported via NOMIS and IST-BRIDGE fellowships.
May 6, 2023
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Postdoc Positions in Information Theory, Learning and Communications
Imperial College London
Information Processing and Communications Laboratory (IPC-Lab) at Imperial College London is looking for postdoctoral researchers to work in the areas of information theory, machine learning, coding and communications.
May 1, 2023
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Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Applications of Information and Coding Theory
Information Coding Division, Linköping University, Sweden
Information Coding Division (ICG) at Linköping University invites highly motivated and skilled candidates to apply for a Postdoctoral Researcher position to conduct research in Applications of Information and Coding Theory.
Apr 21, 2023
Postdoctoral Position in Econometrics
University of Vienna, Department of Statistics & Operations Research
The Department of Statistics and Operations Research at the University of Vienna invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of econometrics.
Apr 4, 2023
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Postdoc Position at the Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Postdoc positions at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to collaborate with Prof. Amin Gohari and Prof. Farzan Farnia at the intersection of machine learning and information theory.
Mar 31, 2023
Postdoctoral Researcher Position on Information Theory and Coding
Bilkent University
Immediate openings for postdocs on insertion/deletion channels and DNA storage at Bilkent University for a European Research Council (ERC) Project. Full-time, benefits-eligible positions, with highly competitive salaries.
Mar 3, 2023
Postdoc Positions in Wireless Communications
University of Hawaii
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Hawaii is looking for two postdocs in energy efficient wireless communications. One postdoc will work on information theory while the other will work on transceiver hardware modeling
Feb 22, 2023
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Postdoctoral Position in Econometrics and Statistics
University of Vienna-Department of Statistics and Operations Research
The University of Vienna invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of Econometrics and Statistics, with particular but not exclusive focus on financial markets and quantitative finance.
Feb 10, 2023
Postdoctoral Position in Econometrics and Statistics
University of Vienna-Department of statistics and operations research
The Department of Statistics and Operations Research at the University of Vienna invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of Econometrics and Statistics
Dec 7, 2022

Jobs Board

Postdoctoral Positions in the Information Theory, Probability and Statistics Unit
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)

We seek two strong candidates with a PhD in IT or Mathematics to work at the intersection of…

Jun 24, 2025
Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Information Theory and Quantum Machine Learning
Simula UiB

We are seeking a candidate with a PhD degree to work in the exciting and rapidly evolving field of…

Jun 19, 2025
Postdoc Positions in Communication, Quantum, Security, & ML
Arizona State University (ASU) and The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)

Arizona State University (ASU) and The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) are looking for…

May 29, 2025

News

Shannon Award for 2026

The ÌÇÐÄlogo Information Theory Society is pleased to announce that Frans Willems is the recipient of…

Jun 26, 2025
2025 Information Theory Society Paper Award Recipients Named

The winners of the 2025 ITSoc Paper Award were announced at the ISIT 2025 awards session.

Jun 26, 2025
2025 ITSoc Chapter of the Year Announced!

The Benelux Section Chapter has been named the 2025 Chapter of the Year.

Jun 24, 2025

News

2024 Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award awarded to Sophie H. Yu
The Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award award is granted 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 Information Theory Society
May 21, 2024
Call for nominations for the next Editor-in-Chief of the ÌÇÐÄlogo Journal on Selected Areas in Information Theory (JSAIT)
The JSAIT Steering Committee requests nominations for the next EiC with deadline June 15, 2024.
May 21, 2024
JSAIT Special Issue on Electromagnetic Information Theory
JSAIT call for papers. This special issue is dedicated to Electromagnetic Information Theory (EIT) . Submission deadline is August 15, 2024.
May 7, 2024
2024 North American School of Information Theory (NASIT 2024) Ottawa
Register early (before May 31) and enjoy a reduced fee and access to subsidized rooms reserved at the student residence at the University of Ottawa.
May 6, 2024
Call for Contributions: Workshop on Coding Theory and Algorithms for DNA-based Data Storage (ISIT2024 Satellite Workshop)
We invite you to submit your work for presentation at the first ISIT Satellite Workshop on Coding Theory and Algorithms for DNA-based Data Storage. The submission portal is still open until April 15, 2024. More information: https://go.tum.de/179751 .
Apr 3, 2024
Call for tutorials - ITW 2024, Shenzhen, China
ÌÇÐÄlogo ITW 2024, to be held in Shenzhen, China, is calling for half-day tutorial proposals that provide clear and focused teaching material covering new and emerging topics within the scope of the conference.
Mar 17, 2024
Call for Papers: 2024 The International Symposium on Information Theory and Its Applications (ISITA2024)
ISITA2024 will be held on November 10–13, 2024 , at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, TAIWAN. We are happy to announce that the submission page of ISITA2024 is now open!
Mar 14, 2024
James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars
Nominations are called for the James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars, closing date March 15.
Mar 11, 2024
[Deadline extended to March 17] 'Learn to Compress' Workshop (ISIT2024 Satellite Workshop)
The goal of this workshop is to foster dialogue between researchers working on machine learning and information-theoretic aspects of data compression. We also welcome all recent works that have been published or have been undergoing review elsewhere.
Mar 3, 2024
Contributions for Society Newsletter
Please submit any contributions for the Society Newsletter by March 25, 2024.
Mar 3, 2024
Reminder of upcoming deadlines for paper/poster submissions to workshops@ISIT’24
The 03 March deadline for paper submissions to (most) workshops@ISIT is quickly approaching!
Feb 29, 2024
ISIT 2024: Call for Tutorial Proposals
The 2024 ÌÇÐÄlogo International Symposium on Information Theory seeks half-day tutorial proposals, which should provide clear and focused teaching material covering new and emerging topics within the scope of the conference.
Feb 26, 2024
Lloyd Welch passed away at the age of 96
Lloyd Welch, an esteemed mathematician and electrical engineer, whose research career has had a profound impact on digital communications, coding theory, and signal processing, passed away on December 28, 2023, at the age of 96.
Jan 23, 2024
Alexander Barg Awarded 2024 ÌÇÐÄlogo Hamming Medal
ÌÇÐÄlogo Information Theory Society congratulates member Alexander Barg for receiving the 2024 ÌÇÐÄlogo Hamming Medal.
Jan 21, 2024
ISIT 2024 -- Athens, Greece, July 2024 - Call for submissions
All are invited to submit work to the 2024 ÌÇÐÄlogo International Symposium on Information Theory, to be held in Athens, Greece, July 7-12, 2024. Andrew Barron is the 2024 Shannon Lecturer.
Jan 4, 2024
Call for Papers: The 7th INFOCOM Age and Semantics of Information Workshop
You are invited to submit your latest work to the 7th Age and Semantics of Information Workshop in conjunction with ÌÇÐÄlogo INFOCOM 2024, Vancouver, Canada, May 20, 2024. Paper submission deadline is January 7, 2024.
Dec 6, 2023
Contributions for Society Newsletter
Please submit any contributions for the society newsletter by December 15, 2023.
Nov 30, 2023
2024-2025 Distinguished Lecturers
The ÌÇÐÄlogo Information Theory Society is pleased to announce that Aditya Ramamoorthy, Anand Sarwate, Anelia Somekh-Baruch, Si-Hyeon Lee, and Vinod Prabhakaran have been named Distinguished Lecturers for 2024-2025.
Nov 28, 2023

Past meeting

BoG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ISIT 2025, Ann Arbor, Michigan
This will be a hybrid meeting, in-person and on zoom, in conjunction with ISIT 2025.
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 ÌÇÐÄlogo 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