Gradient Flows Face-to-Face 6

Basic information about the workshop
  • 14–18 September 2026 at Ulm University
  • Organizers: Maria Bruna, Anna Dall'Acqua, Daniel Matthes, Jan-Frederik Pietschmann, André Schlichting, Anna Shalova, Rico Zacher. 

We will continuously update the information on this website. In particular, we plan to provide information on the programme for the workshop as soon as possible.

This workshop is the sixth edition of the Gradient Flows Face-to-Face series, a recurring meeting born in the aftermath of the pandemic with the aim of bringing together researchers working on gradient flows and related areas. Topics at the heart of the series include interacting particle systems, kinetic theory, variational methods for evolution equations, and optimal transport.

A distinguishing feature of this edition is a dedicated thematic focus on the theoretical analysis of transformer architectures, reflecting the rapid recent developments at the intersection of machine learning theory, optimal transport, and gradient flow methods.

As in previous editions, the workshop is designed to foster a working group atmosphere that prioritizes open discussion and close interaction among participants. The program — including the list of speakers — will be shaped collaboratively by the participants themselves, in the spirit that has defined the series since its inception.

The workshop follows five successful previous editions:
1. Rome
2. L'Aquila
3. Lyon
4. Raitenhaslach (TUM)
5. Granada

Contact

For inquiries, please contact us at gradientflows[at]uni-ulm.de

Registration

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