During ISIT 2026, the IT Society has scheduled several events that are open to all attendees but require registration so that catering can be arranged appropriately. Seats for some of these events are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Event Date | Time | Social Program | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 (Sunday) | 17:30-20:00 | Welcome Reception | Main Hall |
| June 29, 2026 (Monday) | 13:00-14:00 | Alumni in Industry | Lunch/Room 603B |
| June 29, 2026 (Monday) | 14:00-15:20 | Chaspark Panel | Room 602B |
| June 29, 2026 (Monday) | 17:10-18:30 | Recent Result Poster Session | |
| June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) | 13:00-14:00 | WITHITS Lunch | Room 603B |
| June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) | 14:10-15:20 | Unconference: Generative AI and LLMs | Room 603B |
| June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) | 17:30-18:30 | Awards Session | Main Hall |
| June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) | 18:30-20:30 | Awards Reception | Main Hall |
| July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) | 9:50-14:00 | Quantum Hackthon Finals | Room 604B |
| July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) | 13:00-14:20 | Mentoring & Outreach | Lunch/Room 603B |
| July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) | 13:00-14:20 | China IT Panel | Lunch/Room 602B |
| July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) | 14:30-21:00 | Conference Excursions | |
| July 2, 2026 (Thursday) | 13:00-14:00 | Meet the Shannon Lecturer | Lunch/Main Hall |
| July 2, 2026 (Thursday) | 14:00-15:20 | D2I Competition Finals | Room 603B |
| July 2, 2026 (Thursday) | 15:40-17:20 | AI Panel | Room 602B |
| July 2, 2026 (Thursday) | 18:30-20:30 | Banquet | Dong Fang Hotel |
| July 3, 2026 (Friday) | 13:00-14:30 | Huawei Industrial Talk Lunch | Room 603B |
| July 3, 2026 (Friday) | 18:00-20:00 | Conference Reception | Main Hall |
Alumni in Industry
When? June 29, 2026 (Monday) 13:00-14:00
Where? Room 603B
Description: The Alumni in Industry Committee will be hosting an event with information theory researchers who have worked in the industry or are currently working in industry. The event will feature short talks by alumni, followed by an interactive session. Come by to ask questions related to careers in industry, how to build connections, and also learn about the use of information theory in other fields. Lunch will be provided.
WITHITS
When?June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) 13:00-14:00
Where?Room 603B
Description: The women in information theory program invites you all to a lunch meeting where you can discuss concerns and questions about how to manage research, find jobs, and explore the dramatically changing landscape of research in these disruptive times induced by AI and everything else. Lunch will be provided.
Unconference: Generative AI and LLMs
When? June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) 14:10-15:20
Where? Room 603B
Description: Join us for an unconference on the impact of generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) across research, education, and industry. This event encourages students and seasoned researchers to openly discuss how they integrate these cutting-edge technologies into their academic tasks and explore their profound influence on education, research, and their future careers—whether in academia or beyond. This year's focus is on the impact of AI, particularly generative AI and LLMs, on the labor market and employability in areas related to information theory. We will invite industry leaders and social/economic experts to share perspectives and spark conversation. Please consider joining this collaborative discussion and explore how generative AI and LLMs are transforming the way we work.
Meet the Shannon Lecturer
When? July 2, 2026 (Thursday) 13:00-14:00
Where? Main Hall
Interviewers? Hamdi Joudeh
Description: Join us for lunch as we interview the 2025 Shannon Lecturer, Frans Willems of TU Eindhoven, about his youth, education, technical and non-technical interests, and perspective on the future of information theory. After the interview, you will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to this year’s Shannon Lecturer in a live Q&A session. Lunch will be provided.
Mentoring and Outreach
When? July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) 13:00-14:20
Where? Room 603B
Description: This mentoring event includes a series of roundtables moderated by various members of the IEEE ITSoc and industry focusing on topics relevant to the experience of students, postdoctoral students, and young faculty members. We look forward to your participation in this event as an opportunity to network and exchange ideas with all members of the community. Lunch will be provided.