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3rd Liverpool Discrete Mathematics Colloquium takes place on 8-9
September 2026 at the University of Liverpool, UK.</div>
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year's edition focuses on mathematically rigorous analysis of
black-box AI and optimisation algorithms. The first day is devoted
to the Logic Aspects of Graph Neural Networks, while the second
day focuses on Stochastic Gradient Descent. Each day will feature
a 2-hour tutorial together with invited talks and time for
discussion and networking.</div>
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Date: 8-9 September 2026</div>
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Location: Ashton Lecture Theatre, University of Liverpool, UK</div>
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Website: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://j-sylvester.github.io/LDMC26">https://j-sylvester.github.io/LDMC26</a></div>
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Registration: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="https://forms.gle/ZgsuxUoVXMPCkwDUA">https://forms.gle/ZgsuxUoVXMPCkwDUA</a></div>
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All are welcome and the event is free of charge, however
registration is required by 25th of August in order to arrange the
coffee breaks and dinner. For more details consult the website.</div>
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Tutorial speakers:</div>
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- Michael Benedikt (Oxford) and Tony Tan (Liverpool): Logical
Aspects of Graph Neural Networks</div>
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- Steffen Dereich (Münster): Convergence of Stochastic Gradient
Descent</div>
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Invited speakers:</div>
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- Carsten Lutz (Leipzig)</div>
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- Emily Jin (Oxford)</div>
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- Benjamin Dupuis (ENS Paris)</div>
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- Alex Mijatovic (Warwick)</div>
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- Sarah Sachs (Bristol)</div>
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- Jonni Virtema (Glasgow)</div>
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The event is supported by:</div>
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- Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research</div>
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- Applied Probability Trust</div>
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- EPSRC</div>
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- University of Liverpool</div>
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Best wishes,</div>
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John Sylvester, Linglong Yuan, & Viktor Zamaraev</div>
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