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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 51ÂÜÀò 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 51ÂÜÀò 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 51ÂÜÀò Joy Thomas Tutorial Paper Award is given to a paper of tutorial or survey nature that has appeared in an 51ÂÜÀò 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 51ÂÜÀò 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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Information Theory Workshop 2026

The 2026 51ÂÜÀò 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.

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51ÂÜÀò Globecom 2025 Workshop on Channel Coding beyond 5G: Call for Papers

Workshop on Channel Coding beyond 5G (in conjunction with 51ÂÜÀò Globecom 2025) is now open for submissions. The submission deadline is 15 July 2025.

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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.

Conferences

Jun 22, 2025
Michigan League, 911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, 2nd Floor, Room: Vandenberg
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.

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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Job list

PhD Vacancy at Chalmers University of Technology on Information-Theoretic Methods in Statistical Learning
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
There is a PhD vacancy at Chalmers University of Technology at the intersection of information theory and statistical learning theory
Sep 4, 2022
ERC-Funded Postdoctoral Position on Information Theory and Coding
Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey
Postdoctoral 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 31, 2022
Faculty Opening in Data Science - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Iowa State University
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECpE), in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in areas related to Data Science.
Aug 29, 2022
Open PhD-Student Positions at the Intersection of Information Theory, Distributed Computing, Communications and Machine Learning
EURECOM - French Riviera
Open PhD-student positions at EURECOM, in the French Riviera (English speaking Univ.) at the intersection of information theory, distributed computing, communications and machine learning.
Aug 29, 2022
Research Staff Member - CCR Princeton
Institute for Defense Analyses
The Center for Communications Research, Princeton (CCR Princeton) seeks new research staff members in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering and related fields to join our team.
Aug 26, 2022
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Postdoc Position in Semantics-Aware Goal-Oriented Communications
Linköping University, Sweden
There is an open postdoc position in semantics-aware goal-oriented communications at Linköping University, Sweden
Aug 3, 2022
PhD and Postdocs Positions in Communication and Information Theory at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
We have multiple vacancies for PhD students and Postdocs in communication & information theory and the application of machine learning in reliable communications at the Communications Engineering Lab at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
Jul 20, 2022
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Quantum Information Theory Postdocs
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Open postdoc position in quantum information theory at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. Potential research topics include quantum communications theory, quantum cryptography and quantum error correction.
May 28, 2022
3-year Postdoc + PhD Students in Network Information-Theoretic Sensor Management for Multi-Target Surveillance
Open Position: 3-year Postdoc + PhD Students in Network Information-Theoretic Sensor Management for Multi-Target Surveillance at Télécom SudParis, Institut Polytechnique de Paris
May 19, 2022
PhD Position on Error-Correction Codes for DNA Data Storage
IMT Atlantique/Lab-STICC laboratory (France)
Open PhD position at IMT Atlantique (France) on the design of efficient error-correction codes for DNA data storage.
Apr 17, 2022
Postdoc Position at MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar to perform independent research in the broad areas of machine learning and intelligent systems, mentored by Prof. Navid Azizan.
Apr 17, 2022
MIT
Postdoc at Uni Melbourne, closes 10 May
University of Melbourne
Open position: Postdoc at Uni. Melbourne. Needs PhD in optimization, statistical signal processing, control, robotics or equivalent qualifications. Information theory and stochastic control desirable.
Apr 13, 2022
Postdoc Position in Communication Theory and Security
UC Santa Cruz
There is an open postdoc position in communication theory and security available at UC Santa Cruz
Apr 7, 2022
Faculty positions at EURECOM in Communication and Information Theory, AI/ML Techniques for Communication Systems and Networks, Network Theory
EURECOM
The Communications Systems department at EURECOM, Sophia Antipolis, France, invites applications for several full time tenured faculty positions. Both junior and more experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
Apr 7, 2022
PhD Position in Coding Theory and Machine Learning
IMT Atlantique / Lab-STICC Laboratory (France)
IMT Atlantique has an open PhD position in machine learning in support of coding theory & practice: learning to code better and decode smarter for reliable and efficient transmission or storage of digital data in uncertain environments
Apr 6, 2022
Visit our engineering school homepage at https://imt-atlantique.fr
Assistant/Associate Professor in Statistical Signal Processing
Télécom SudParis
Télécom SudParis is recruiting an Assistant or Associate Professor in Statistical Signal Processing with particular interest in the domains of data science, signal processing, information theory, and digital communications.
Mar 14, 2022
Télécom SudParis
Postdoctoral Position on Optimization and Information Theory
Arizona State University
Open postdoctoral position at ASU on the topics of optimization and learning theory in the context of generative adversarial networks (GANs). Interested candidates should contact Profs. Nedich and Sankar at [email protected] and [email protected].
Feb 28, 2022
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Multiple Postdoctoral Openings at the City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
There are multiple postdoctoral openings in the group of Prof. Linqi Song (https://sites.google.com/site/aisquaredlab) at CityU HK. Topics that candidates can work on include information theory, machine learning theory, and AI applications.
Feb 18, 2022
Postdoc Position in Information Theory
University of Hawaii
A postdoc position in information theory is available in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hawaii to work on communications and machine learning for source coding.
Feb 18, 2022
University of Hawaii

Jobs Board

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
Research Assistant in Information Theory x 3
University of Cambridge

Up to three Research Assistant positions to work on Shannon Theory at the University of Cambridge.

May 21, 2025
PhD Position: Computing and Communicating in Learning Systems — Fully Funded, at EURECOM on the French Riviera
EURECOM

Fully funded PhD on the French Riviera at EURECOM, exploring the future of computing and…

May 16, 2025

News

Matt LaFleur is back!

The Society welcomes Matt LaFleur as its new Business Operations Manager.

Jun 5, 2025
2025 London Symposium on Information Theory and 2025 Cambridge Information Theory Colloquium

2025 London Symposium on Information Theory and 2025 Cambridge Information Theory Colloquium,…

Jun 3, 2025
2025 James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars awarded to Peter Kairouz

The James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars recognizes outstanding…

May 26, 2025
ISIT 2025 Quantum Hackathon – Where Quantum Computing Meets Information Theory

🚀 Join the ISIT 2025 Quantum Hackathon! Compete June 22–25 to solve real-world problems at the…

May 13, 2025

News

WiOpt 2023 Deadline Extended
The paper submission deadline for WiOpt 2023 has been extended to 17 April 2023 for the main conference. Submissions to the workshops is May 8 2023.
Mar 29, 2023
Jacob Ziv, Pioneer of Lossless Data Compression, Passed Away
Jacob Ziv, known for his pioneering contributions to communication and information theory that inspired generations of researchers, passed away on March 25, 2023 at the age of 91.
Mar 26, 2023
Registration for the 2023 North American School of Information Theory
Registration is now open for NASIT 2023, which will be held at the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA, USA) from June 19 to June 23. The application deadline for the school is April 30th (regular registration) and June 1st (late registration).
Mar 21, 2023
(Second Extension - Final Call) MLSys 2023 Workshop on Resource-Constrained Learning in Wireless Networks
Submit your research to the MLSys 2023 Workshop on Resource-Constrained Learning in Wireless Networks. This will be the first wireless networking-related workshop of its kind at a top-tier ML venue. Submission Deadline: March 28, 2023 (EXTENDED).
Mar 21, 2023
Deadline Extended: MLSys 2023 Workshop on Resource-Constrained Learning in Wireless Networks
Submit your research to the MLSys 2023 Workshop on Resource-Constrained Learning in Wireless Networks. This will be the first wireless networking-related workshop of its kind at a top-tier ML venue. Submission Deadline: March 21, 2023 (extended)
Mar 8, 2023
Call for papers: 51ÂÜÀò Workshop on Information Forensics and Security
The International Workshop on Information Forensics and Security (WIFS) is the major annual event organized by the 51ÂÜÀò Information Forensics and Security (IFS) Technical Committee. Paper Submission Deadline: June 30, 2023 http://wifs2023.fau.de/
Mar 2, 2023
Submission Deadline Extended: JSAIT Issue on The Role of Freshness and Semantic Measures in the Transmission of Information for Next Generation Networks
The deadline for JSAIT Special Issue on The Role of Freshness is extended to March 17, 2023.
Mar 1, 2023
Robert Calderbank - USC Viterbi Lecture, Thursday March 2, 2023
Robert Calderbank of Duke University will give the 2023 USC Viterbi Lecture on Thursday, March 2, 2023 4pm Pacific : "Learning to Communicate" https://usc.zoom.us/j/99839989058?pwd=MDFvNWxZNUg1VURjL3EyTDlJekViZz09 Mtg ID: 998 3998 9058    Pass: 610792
Feb 28, 2023
Submission Deadline Approaching: JSAIT Issue on Role of Freshness and Semantic Measures
Call for Papers for JSAIT Issue on the Role of Freshness and Semantic Measures in the Transmission of Information. Submission deadline March 2, 2023.
Feb 17, 2023
Submission Deadline Extended: 51ÂÜÀò BITS Special Issue on 6G
The submission deadline for the 51ÂÜÀò BITS special issue on 6G has been extended.
Jan 30, 2023
Submission Deadline Extended: JSAIT Issue on Dimensions of Channel Coding
The deadline for JSAIT Special Issue on Dimensions of Channel Coding is extended to January 29, 2023.
Jan 15, 2023
51ÂÜÀò Information Theory Society Call for 2023 Award Nominations
Nominations are now open for paper awards as well as annual awards and recognition from the 51ÂÜÀò Information Theory Society.
Jan 9, 2023
Aylin Yener Has Been Elected To Be the Next 51ÂÜÀò Division IX Director
The IT Society congratulates our Past President Aylin Yener for being elected to be the next 51ÂÜÀò Division IX Director in the recently concluded 2022 51ÂÜÀò Elections.
Dec 22, 2022
Submission Deadline Extended: JSAIT Issue on Causality and its Fundamental Limits and Applications
The deadline for JSAIT Special Issue on Causality is extended to January 10, 2023.
Dec 13, 2022
Frank Kschischang Awarded 2023 51ÂÜÀò Hamming Medal
51ÂÜÀò Information Theory Society congratulates member Frank Kschischang for receiving the 2023 51ÂÜÀò Hamming Medal
Dec 9, 2022
Call for Nominations for Editor-in-Chief of the 51ÂÜÀò Transactions on Information Theory
The 51ÂÜÀò Information Theory Society invites nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the 51ÂÜÀò Transactions on Information Theory, starting July 1, 2023.
Dec 9, 2022
2022 Chicago Workshop on Coding and Learning
The 2022 Chicago Workshop on Coding and Learning will be held online on Friday, December 2nd, 9am-4pm, and host 14 faculty member speakers from various universities
Nov 30, 2022
2022 Information Theory Society Paper Award Recipients Named
2022 Information Theory Society Paper Award Recipients Named
Nov 14, 2022
Contributions for Society Newsletter
Please submit any contributions for the society newsletter by Nov. 30, 2022.
Nov 14, 2022
ISIT 2023: Submission Site is Open
The submission website for ISIT 2023 is now open. All submission details and a LaTeX template can be found at https://isit2023.org/authors/papers-submission
Nov 7, 2022

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 51ÂÜÀò 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