We are happy to announce that the CEL will host an Information Theory Workshop at KIT on March 2-4, 2026. 
The workshop will feature invited talks from international experts and provide an opportunity to discuss recent advances and open challenges in information theory for communications. 
Specific topics of interest are:

Statistical Physics, Approximate Message Passing,  and their Applications in Communication 

Not least since Tanakas formula (link) the use of statistical physics methods has become an important part of the analysis of large scale communication systems. A comprehensive history of results is way beyond the scope of this short paragraph. However, a particularly important example is the Approximate Message Passing (AMP) algorithm. Having its roots in spin-glass research,  AMP found plenty of applications in information theory and is currently an active field of research.   

Recent developments in information theory for next-gen networks (Multiple-Access, URLLC, Non-Terrestrial Communication, Integrated Sensing and Communication) 

Emerging paradigms such as multiple-access for massive connectivity, ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) for mission-critical services, non-terrestrial communication (NTC) leveraging satellites and high-altitude platforms, and integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) for joint data transmission and environment perception pose new specification demands on wireless cellular systems. Recent advances in information theory provide new tools, bounds, and coding strategies to meet these demands, bridging theoretical limits with practical system design. 

Information Theory for Statistical Learning/The use of AI in Wireless Systems 

Information theory provides a powerful framework for understanding the fundamental limits of communication, representation, and inference, making it a natural foundation for statistical learning and modern AI applications. As wireless systems evolve toward higher capacity, lower latency, and greater adaptability, the integration of AI techniques guided by principles of information theory offers new opportunities to optimize resource allocation, enhance signal processing, and improve reliability under uncertainty. By bridging these two domains, researchers are developing intelligent wireless systems capable of learning from data, adapting to changing environments, and approaching theoretical performance limits, paving the way for next-generation communication networks.

Confirmed Speakers

Explore our confirmed speakers; stay tuned for additional outstanding contributors.

• Tobias Koch
• Hamdi Joudeh
• Ramji Venkatramanan
• Giuseppe Durisi
• Gerhard Kramer
• Stephan ten Brink
• Robert Fischer
• Krishna Narayanan
• Burak Cakmak
• Ralf Müller
• Eduard Jorswieck
• Henry Pfister
• Alex Graell i Amat

Preliminary Workshop Program

We will have a three-day workshop. The tentative program is listed here:

Registration

Participation in the workshop is free of charge. However, registration is required. Please use the registration form at the bottom of the page to sign up. Registration will remain open until January 15th. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at Jonathan.Mandelbaum∂kit.edu

Social Program

TBA

Travel

The city of Karlsruhe is exceptionally well connected via all modes of transport and several hotels located in the heart of Karlsruhe will provide you with a short walking distance to the conference venue.

The conference is held at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) - Campus South. You can reach the campus

• by Train: 
  Several national and international high speed rail connections serve Karlsruhe main station (Karlsruhe Hbf):
  • Berlin ↔ Basel
  • Hamburg ↔ Zürich
  • Hamburg ↔ Karlsruhe
  • Köln ↔ Basel
  • Karlsruhe ↔ München
  • Frankfurt ↔ Paris
  • Stuttgart ↔ Paris
  • Frankfurt ↔ Marseille
     
• by Car:
  From the Northwest (Cologne and Koblenz) take the A61 until you merge with the A5 (direction Karlsruhe/Basel). From the North and South direction take the A5 towards Karlsruhe. From the East direction take the A8 direction Karlsruhe until you reach the junction Karlsruhe, proceed on the motorway A5 (direction Frankfurt). For all directions: Take the A5 exit Karlsruhe-Durlach and follow signs to Karlsruhe. Follow the four-lane road (Durlacher Allee), then turn right (Adenauerring). After the short distance you will reach the main campus entrance on the left.
   
• Parking:
  We are unable to provide on-campus Parking for conference attendees. We recommend to use parking provided by your hotel. Free parking is available at Waldparkplatz (Adenauerring 20, 76131 Karlsruhe) approximately 1.2km/15 minutes walking distance from the lecture hall. Paid parking in proximity of the lecture hall is available at Parkgarage Kaiserstrasse (KIT) (Fritz-Erler-Straße 6, 76133 Karlsruhe) approximately 210m/3 minutes walking distance from the lecture hall or at Parkgarage Schlossplatz (Schlossplatz 16, 76131 Karlsruhe) approximately 600m/7 minutes walking distance from the lecture hall.
   
• by Plane:
  The closest international airport is Airport Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB), but it serves a limited number of destinations and airports. Karlsruhe is well connected by rail to international hubs Frankfurt airport (FRA) and Stuttgart Airport (STR). There are direct ICE connections from Frankfurt Airport and Stuttgart Hbf, which can be reached by commuter train or tram from Stuttgart Airport (STR).
   
• Public Transport:
  Two tram and S-Bahn stations are serving KIT Campus South. Station Kronenplatz has the shortest walking distance to the conference venues. Follow exit signs to Berliner Platz and you will enter the KIT Campus South at the South West entrance. Station Kronenplatz is served by lines 1, 2, 3, S2, S4, S5, S51, S7, and S8. From the main station Karlsruhe Hbf, line 3 runs overground with the least stops to KIT Campus South. Lines 2, S2, S4, S7, and S8 run underground through the city center to KIT Campus South.
  
   

Organizer

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology