CONFERENCE
ON COMPUTATIONAL OPTIMIZATION
October 17–19
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sofitel Corniche Hotel
We invite submissions of papers on all topics related to optimization. All papers will be reviewed in a double-blind process and accepted papers will be presented at the conference. Papers need to be prepared and submitted as a single file: 9 pages as main paper, with unlimited pages for references and appendix.
There will be no separate deadline for the submission of supplementary material. In addition, we require that, barring exceptional circumstances (such as visa problems) upon the acceptance of their papers, at least one of the authors must attend the conference, in person.
- Efficient training and inference methods
- IoT
- Edge Computing
- Novel architectures
- Machine Learning with new compute paradigms (optical, quantum, etc.)
- Data and model compression
- Optimization for Neural Networks
- Dimensionality Reduction
- Feature Selection
- Large Scale, Parallel, and Distributed Algorithms
- Model Selection
- Online Learning
- Software Packages
- Computational Learning Theory
- Optimization for Representation Learning
- Implementation issues
- Efficient and scalable vision
- Transfer/ low-shot/ continual/ long-tail/ learning
- Infrastructure (e.g., libraries, improved implementation and scalability, distributed solutions)
- Applications in any field
As noted above, this year, ICOMP will use a single paper submission deadline with a single review cycle, as follows:
- June 1 – Submissions open
- Aug 22 – Full paper submission deadline
Style Files and an Example Paper. Submitted papers that do not conform to these policies will be rejected without review. Authors are kindly asked to make their submissions as accessible as possible for everyone including people with disabilities and sensory or neurological differences.
Double submission is available.
In no circumstances will extensions be given
Time Zone: Anywhere on Earth
ICOMP-2025 will use a two-stage review process. This allows us to provide timely presentation decisions and guarantees a rigorous review for all archival publications.
Stage 1: Presentation Acceptance
Review determines if a paper is accepted for presentation (poster or oral talk) at the conference. All accepted papers are conditionally accepted for the proceedings pending post-conference revisions.
Stage 2: Archival Publication
• Conference Proceedings: All presented papers will be included in the official proceedings after a post-conference review of manuscripts, revised based on conference feedback.
• Journal Special Issue: Selected authors will be invited to submit an extended version to a special issue. These submissions will undergo the journal's full, rigorous peer-review process; an invitation is not a guarantee of publication.
Oct 5 – Registration Cancellation
Aug 24 – Full Paper Submission Deadline
Sep 22 – Conference Paper Decision notification
Oct 17–19
– Conference
Nov 17 Nov 25
– Revised Paper Submission Deadline
Dec 8 Jan 15
– Archival Publication Decision notification
Confirmed Keynote Speakers
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PowerMechaniX
“Optimization and Control of Energy Grids under Uncertainty: Challenges, Advances, and Future Directions" -
Georgia Tech
"A Study of Stochastic and Noisy Oracles in Unconstrained Continuous Optimization"
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Flatiron Institute
"The Muon Optimizer: Numerical Linear Algebra, Adaptive Learning rates, and Edge of Stability"
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Ecole Polytechnique
"Understanding Optimization Dynamics via Markov Chains: From SGD to Federated Learning" -
Weierstrass Institute, HU Berlin, HSE
"Perturbed optimization and its applications to high dimensional logistic regression"
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ADIA Lab
"Exponential Technologies: The Role of High-Performance Computing in Shaping the Future of AI" -
Yaroslav KholodovInnopolis University
"Quantum Annealing, Simulated Bifurcation & Beyond: Strategies for Hard Optimization Problems"
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Daniil MerkulovSber AI4Science
"AI4OPT competition"
17th October
Welcome session
Registration
Coffee/Small breakfast
09:45—10:30
Daniel Kuhn
Contextual Stochastic Bilevel Optimization
10:30—11:15
Vladimir Spokoiny
Perturbed optimization and its applications to high dimensional logistic regression
11:15—12:00
Break
12:00—13:00
Sponsor session, Sber
— Denis Parkhomenko
Efficient computation through compression of information
— Andrei Zakharov
Efficient training and inference methods
13:00—13:45
Lunch
13:45—14:30
Yury Maximov
Optimization and Control of Energy Grids under Uncertainty: Challenges, Advances, and Future Directions
14:30—15:15
Katya Scheinberg
A study of stochastic and noisy oracles in unconstrained continuous optimization
15:15—15:45
Coffee break
15:45—16:45
Oral presentations
16:45—18:45
Poster session
18th October
Coffee/Small breakfast
09:45—10:30
Horst Simon
Exponential Technologies: The Role of High-Performance Computing in Shaping the Future of AI
10:30—11:15
Alexey Naumov
Statistical inference for Linear Stochastic Approximation
with Markovian Noise
11:15—12:00
Break
12:00—12:45
Dmitry Kovalev
Recent Advances in Adaptive Convex Optimization
12:45—13:30
Lunch
13:30—14:15
Selin Ahipasaoglu
Optimal Experimental Design Problem
14:15—14:45
Vladimir Lyashev
Computing Technology Trends and Challenges
14:45—15:15
Coffee break
15:15—17:00
Panel session
From Distributed Optimization to Distributed Intelligence
19th October
Coffee/Small breakfast
09:45—10:30
Robert M. Gower
The Muon Optimizer: Numerical Linear Algebra, Adaptive Learning rates, and Edge of Stability
10:30—11:15
Volkan Cevher
Training neural networks at any scale
11:15—12:00
Break
12:00—12:45
Eric Moulines
Understanding Optimization Dynamics via Markov Chains: From SGD to Federated Learning
12:45—13:30
Lunch
13:30—14:15
Yaroslav Kholodov
Quantum Annealing, Simulated Bifurcation & Beyond:
Strategies for Hard Optimization Problems
14:15—15:00
Jakub Marecek
Human-compatible AI with Guarantees
15:00—15:30
Coffee break
15:30—16:15
Poster session
16:15—17:15
Closing session
Awards
Registration
Registration fees:
- Offline – 1100 AED (300 USD)
- Student – 550 AED (150 USD) (provide proof of student status)
- Online – 180 AED (50 USD)
If you submitted your registration request, but haven’t received a confirmation, please contact the organizers at info@icomp.cc or martin.takac@mbzuai.ac.ae
Registration Cancellation Policy:
Registrations canceled before 5 October 2025 will receive a full refund
Participants who need a visa to travel to Abu Dhabi can request an invitation letter by sending an email to info@icomp.cc
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Payment acceptance partner - IP Laboratory LLC, 7729474160
Organizers
Organizing Committee
Partners
As a Partner at the ICOMP 2025
ICOMP brings together leading researchers, academics and industry experts to explore cutting-edge advancements in optimization algorithms, AI-driven solutions, and their transformative applications across industries.
- Elevate Your Brand: Gain visibility as a forward-thinking leader by aligning your company with a premier academic-industry event.
- Access Top Talent: Connect with brilliant minds-recruit from a pool of PhDs, engineers, and data scientists pioneering the next wave of optimization technologies.
- Influence the Field: Collaborate on workshops, challenges, or keynote sessions to highlight your company’s expertise and shape industry trends.
- Network Strategically: Forge partnerships with academia and industry peers, exploring R&D collaborations and emerging business opportunities.
Customized partnership packages are available, including branding, sponsored sessions, and exclusive networking access. Let’s tailor a collaboration that aligns with your goals.
To learn more, feel free to contact us: info@icomp.cc
Capital Plaza Complex, Corniche Rd E, Al Danah, Zone 1, Abu Dhabi
www.sofitelabudhabicorniche.com
+97128137777
As an added benefit, early registrants can take advantage of exclusive discounted rates at the Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche.
For those seeking alternative accommodations, the surrounding area offers a variety of hotels to suit different budgets and preferences. The hotel’s prime location ensures easy access to key attractions like the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan, and the vibrant Corniche waterfront, making it a convenient base for all conference participants. Whether you choose the Sofitel or another nearby hotel, you’ll be just moments away from the action at ICOMP-2025.