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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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This year's edition focuses on mathematically rigorous
analysis of black-box AI algorithms. The first day is
devoted to Logical 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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