Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026 · Bonn, Germany

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026

Bonn, Germany

Maths for AI Safety Workshop

Organised by

Financially supported by

A weekend workshop where you use maths to explore problems in AI safety and form collaborations. Open to PhDs, postdocs and faculty members. No AI safety background needed.

Apply by 14th October!

A note on timing

We know this is short notice. We went from idea to funding to this page in about a week. This is deliberate. AI capabilities are advancing disproportionately faster than our ability to make these systems safe and aligned. On the other hand, mathematicians have a strong comparative advantage in contributing to many opportunities within AI safety research.

Confirmed Speakers

More to come. Updated every week

Cornell University

Lionel Levine

Cornell University

Lionel Levine

SaferAI

Martin Rusch

SaferAI

Martin Rusch

Agenda

Subject to change. The final programme will be confirmed closer to the event.

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Evening

Informal dinner for attendees and organisers

30th Oct

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Full Day

- Why AI safety, where maths comes in - Linking areas of maths to open problems followed by small group sessions in the afternoon

31st Oct

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Until after lunch

- Groups present ideas and possible projects - Next steps - Lunch and close

1st Nov

Organising team

Jessica P. Wang

Founder & Executive Director, Safe AI Germany

André Videla

Director, Glasgow Lab For AI Verification

Claudius Zibrowius

Professor in Low-Dimensional Topology, Bochum University

Apply by 14th October

Places are limited. We'll let you know by 16th October. The application takes about five minutes.

Apply here!

FAQ

Do I need a background in AI or machine learning?

No. The workshop starts with an introduction. Just come with your maths expertise.

No. The workshop starts with an introduction. Just come with your maths expertise.

Is it free?

Yes. Meals are included, and we can support travel and accommodation for attendees coming from outside the region.

Yes. Meals are included, and we can support travel and accommodation for attendees coming from outside the region.

Can I attend only part of the weekend?

We ask attendees to join for the full weekend where possible. If you can only make part of it, let us know in your application.

We ask attendees to join for the full weekend where possible. If you can only make part of it, let us know in your application.

I'm not a PhD student or postdoc. Can I still apply?

Yes. The workshop is mainly for early-career researchers, but professors and others with a strong mathematical background are welcome to apply.

Yes. The workshop is mainly for early-career researchers, but professors and others with a strong mathematical background are welcome to apply.