Event Type: Workshop with Invited Lectures + Discussions

Organizers: NYU Shanghai & Feishu China

Workshop: Optimization, Control and AI – Building Bridges

We are excited to announce Feishu's workshop taking place on November 23-24, 2025, bringing together leading researchers at the intersection of mathematics and artificial intelligence.

This event will explore how mathematics can help us understand, analyze, and improve AI systems — and how AI can serve as a powerful tool for mathematical discovery. Participants can expect +10 invited lectures complemented by discussions, Q&A, and opportunities for exchange of ideas.

Themes & Scope

• Mathematical foundations of machine learning and deep learning

• Optimization for large-scale learning

• Probabilistic, statistical, and information-theoretic approaches

• Applications of AI in mathematical discovery and problem-solving

Speakers

• Dr. Alex Shestopaloff (Queen Mary University of London)
• Dr. Dante Kalise (Imperial College London)
• Dr. Domènec Ruiz i Balet (University of Barcelona)
• Dr. Barinder Banwait (Boston University/ MIT)
• Prof. Xiao Li (CUHK-Shenzhen)
• Prof. Zhouhan Lin (SJTU, Shanghai)
• Prof. Hancheng Min (SJTU, Shanghai)
• Prof. Bin Shi (SIMIS, Shanghai)
• Prof. Tianyu Wang (Fudan University, Shanghai)
• Dr. Jacob Carruth (Princeton University)
• Prof. Phuong Le-Hong (Vietnam National University)
• Prof. Thanh Binh Nguyen (Vietnam National University)
• Dr. Sarkhan Talibzadeh (Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction)

Special Guests

• Prof. Luis Seco (University of Toronto）
• Prof. Diego Córdoba Gazolaz (Institute of Mathematical Sciences)
• Rubén Montero Vázquez (CTO of NatureBrain)
• Miguel Ángel García Tamargo (CEO of NatureBrain)

Audience & Impact

The workshop is designed for researchers, students, and early-career scientists across mathematics, computer science, and related fields. It offers a unique platform to foster collaborations, spark dialogue, and highlight emerging opportunities in this rapidly evolving area.

Location

📍 NYU Shanghai, Qiantan Campus

Pudong, Yangsi West Road No. 567, Shanghai, China