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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 91勛圖厙 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 ITSocs 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 91勛圖厙 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 91勛圖厙 Joy Thomas Tutorial Paper Award is given to a paper of tutorial or survey nature that has appeared in an 91勛圖厙 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 ITSocs Schools of Information Theory, held for the benefit of students and postdoctoral researchers.
Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award
The 91勛圖厙 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 91勛圖厙 Information Theory Workshop will be held in the beautiful desert city of Tempe, Arizona, USA between November 14, 2026. We welcome original contributions across all areas of information theory.

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91勛圖厙 Globecom 2025 Workshop on Channel Coding beyond 5G: Call for Papers

Workshop on Channel Coding beyond 5G (in conjunction with 91勛圖厙 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)

Job list

Tenure Track Faculty Positions
Rutgers University
The ECE Department at Rutgers is hiring for two openings for positions starting Fall 2021.
Feb 23, 2021
Three-Year Faculty Position, Mathematics and Engineering
Queens University, Canada
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queens University invites applications for a 3-year Non-Renewable faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Mathematics and Engineering with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2021.
Feb 19, 2021
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Postdoc Position in Information Theory over Networks
Tel-Aviv University
A postdoc position is available at Tel-Aviv University, department of electrical engineering, Israel, supervised by Prof. Zachi (Itzhak) Tamo and funded by an ERC starting grant.
Feb 18, 2021
Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics, Probability, and Statistics
T矇l矇com SudParis
T矇l矇com SudParis is recruiting an Associate Professor with research interests in statistics and applied probability with application to statistical signal processing or information theory.
Feb 15, 2021
Postdoctoral Position
University of Pennsylvania
Postdoctoral position at the boundary of information theory, Network Sciences, and Learning.
Feb 13, 2021
PENN
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Statistical Science
University of Bristol
The School of Mathematics at the University of Bristol is seeking to make an appointment in statistical science at the level of Lecturer (analogous to Assistant Professor), Senior Lecturer, or Associate Professor, depending on the experience of the successful candidate. We are looking for world-class researcher who has demonstrated, or shown potential for, the highest achievements in any area of mainstream statistical science or cognate areas. The post-holder will join the Schools Institute of Statistical Science, and will be responsible for undertaking independent research and delivering excellent teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Feb 12, 2021
PhD Student in Machine Learning for Energy-Efficient Communication Systems
Open vacancy for a PhD student in communication theory and the application of machine learning in reliable communications at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany.
Jan 21, 2021
Postdoc in Information Theory for Energy-Efficient Communications
We have an open vacancy for a postdoc in information and communication theory for energy-efficient communications at the Communications Engineering Lab at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany.
Jan 21, 2021
Postdoc Position at the University of Cambridge
Postdoc position in information theory and learning supervised by Professor Varun Jog and Professor Po-Ling Loh. Applications should be submitted online https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/28337/
Jan 13, 2021
Faculty Position at University of Toronto in Deep Learning
The Departments of Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto are inviting applications for joint tenure-stream positions starting July 1, 2021, in Machine Learning with a focus on Deep Learning. We interpret these areas in the broadest possible sense and have positions at both the junior and senior level.
Jan 7, 2021
New York University: Tenure-Track Positions in Artificial Intelligence
As a part of its Artificial Intelligence Initiative, New York University invites candidates to apply for tenure-track positions in AI.
Dec 9, 2020
Research Fellow in Coding Theory
The Coding and Information Transmission Group at the Institute of Computer Science, the University of Tartu, Estonia, is looking for a Research Fellow (post-doc).
Dec 2, 2020
Faculty Position in Electrical Engineering at Notre Dame - Open Rank
The Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position. All levels will be considered.
Oct 29, 2020
Postdoc on High-Speed Error-Correcting Codes and Signal Shaping
Hiring one postdoctoral researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology for up to 1.5 years. The candidate must have a PhD degree in information and/or communications theory, signal processing, or computer science. A strong background on FPGA programming is highly desirable. Affinity with physical layer (including channel coding and/or constellations shaping) is beneficial, but not mandatory.
Oct 5, 2020
Postdoc Position in Information Theory at Eindhoven University of Technology
Offering a Postdoc Position (1 year) in information theory applied to the nonlinear optical fibre channel. PhD degree in information and/or communications theory or signal processing required. Strong background on Shannon theory highly desirable. Affinity with optical communications, beneficial, but not mandatory. Candidates with degree in mathematics or nonlinear physics welcome to apply.
Sep 16, 2020
Postdoctoral Scholar, California Institute of Technology
Seeking one postdoctoral scholar for work at the boundary of information theory and theoretical biology. Desired expertise includes information theory, random processes, linear algebra, stochastic convergence, optimization, and the tools used in finite blocklength analyses. While background in biology is not required, demonstrated prior interest in the field, where available, should be highlighted in the candidate's materials.
Aug 28, 2020
Vertex Postdoctoral Positions at USC
Seeking one to two postdoctoral researchers with expertise in: statistics, learning, structured signal processing, active hypothesis testing, information theoretic measures, interface between machine learning and signal processing and information theory, interface between controls, signal processing and communication etc.
Jul 27, 2020
Postdoc in Machine Learning for Wireless Propagation at USC
We seek a postdoctoral researcher to work on the application of machine learning to the understanding, modeling, and prediction of wireless propagation channels in the ECE Department of the University of Southern California. The position is available immediately.
Jun 25, 2020
15 PhD Fellowships in Computer Science at the University of Pisa
15 PhD fellowships in Computer Science at the University of Pisa, covering three years: Nov 2020 Oct 2023
Jun 24, 2020
Phd and Postdoctoral Positions in Information Theory at INRIA
PhD and Postdoc positions at INRIA in the mathematics of behavioural influence.
May 13, 2020

Jobs Board

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
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

News

Live-Stream of Peter Shor's Shannon Lecture

This year's Shannon Lecture will be live-streamed via Zoom.

Jun 19, 2025
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

News

91勛圖厙 BITS Call for Papers on Quantum Computation and Information
91勛圖厙 BITS calls for papers on how information theorists are helping the "second quantum revolution" and what potential opportunities lie ahead. White paper submission: 1st April 2022.
Feb 23, 2022
91勛圖厙 Spectrum: Claude Shannon Paved the Way for AI?
A short article appearing in the February 2022 issue of 91勛圖厙 Spectrum argues that Claude Shannon, besides inventing information theory and the logic gate, had a contribution to machine learning.
Feb 23, 2022
Technology Innovation Institute in Abu Dhabi Recruiting at All Levels
Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a global research center and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabis Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), is currently recruiting exemplary candidates in the field of computer science and electrical engineering
Feb 20, 2022
Registration Now Open for 2022 91勛圖厙 European School of Information Theory (ESIT)
The registration for the 2022 91勛圖厙 European School of Information Theory (ESIT22) is now open. Please register for participation via our website /conferences/schools/ESIT2022
Feb 14, 2022
91勛圖厙 JSAC Special Issue on "Beyond Transmitting Bits: Context, Semantics and Task-Oriented Communications"
91勛圖厙 JSAC special issue call for papers on exploring the theoretical and algorithmic foundations of semantic and goal-oriented communications. Deadline: 1 April 2022
Feb 13, 2022
Call for Nominations: Communications Society & Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award
The IT Society calls for nominations for the Communications Society & Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award. Nominations are due by February 15, 2022 using theonline nomination form.
Feb 7, 2022
ISIT 2022 Deadline Extension until February 6
Owing to extensive requests, we are extending the ISIT deadline once more, until Feb 6, 2022 11:59pm EST.
Jan 27, 2022
Contributions for Society Newsletter
Please submit any contributions for the society newsletter by January 31, 2022.
Jan 21, 2022
91勛圖厙 International Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT) 2022 Deadline Extended
The ISIT submission deadline has been extended to January 30th 11:59pm EST.
Jan 10, 2022
Next JSAIT Special Issue Will Be on Modern Compression, Deadline April 1, 2022
The next JSAIT special issue will be on modern compression. Lead guest editors are Meir Feder and Tsachy Weissman. The CFP will be posted shortly. Papers are due April 1, 2022. Extended to April 15.
Dec 22, 2021
Madhu Sudan Awarded 2022 91勛圖厙 Hamming Medal
91勛圖厙 Information Theory Society member Madhu Sudan has been awarded the 2022 91勛圖厙 Hamming Medal
Dec 12, 2021
Announce Your Event to the IT Society Community
Are you planning an upcoming conference or workshop of interest to the information theory community? IT Society members can announce events by posting on itsoc.org
Dec 12, 2021
Deadline Extension to Jan. 1: JSAIT Special Issue on Distributed Coding and Computation
The deadline for the JSAIT special issue on distributed coding and computation has been extended to January 1, 2022 (hard deadline).
Dec 8, 2021
ITW 2022: Call for Themed Sessions (Deadline extended to January 5, 2022)
ITW 2022 seeks proposals for 90-minute themed sessions (invited sessions). Deadline: January 5, 2022 (extended)
Nov 7, 2021
Videos and Lecture Material for 2021 Croucher Summer Course in Information Theory Now Available
The 2021 Croucher Summer Course in Information Theory was held in August 2021 at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Videos and lecture material are now available at http://cscit.ie.cuhk.edu.hk/CSCIT2021/program.html
Nov 3, 2021
Reminder: Call for Nominations: Goldsmith Lecturer, Padovani Lecturer, and Distinguished Lecturers
The 91勛圖厙 Information Theory Society invites nominations for the 2022 class of Lecturers. Nomination deadline is November 1, 2021.
Oct 22, 2021
Contributions for Society Newsletter
Please submit any contributions for the society newsletter by October 31st.
Oct 17, 2021
ITW2021 Event Platform is Now Online
ITW2021 starts on October 17 as a virtual event, and the event platform is now online. There is still time to register for ITW2021 and get access to to papers, videos, presentation files, and of course participation in the live Zoom sessions. Plenaries, tutorials and technical presentations are described in the Technical Program.
Oct 11, 2021
Call for Papers:Coding and Information Theory for Data Storage at ICC2022
The Cloud Computing, Networking and Storage track at ICC2022 seeks original contributions in coding and information theory for data storage, and related topical areas.
Oct 1, 2021

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 91勛圖厙 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