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Awards
Aaron D. Wyner Distinguished Service Award
The Aaron D. Wyner Distinguished Service Award honors an individual who has shown outstanding leadership in, and provided long-standing, exceptional service to, the Information Theory community.
Claude E. Shannon Award
The Claude E. Shannon Award is the highest honor from the IEEE Information Theory Society. The award has been instituted to honor consistent and profound contributions to the field of information theory.
Communications Society & Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award
The Communications Society & Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award recognizes outstanding papers that lie at the intersection of communications and information theory.
Goldsmith Lecturer
The Goldsmith Lecturer Program was established with a generous gift of Dr. Andrea Goldsmith in 2019. The Goldsmith Lecture will be delivered by an early-career woman researcher at one of the ITSoc’s Schools of Information Theory, held for the benefit of students and postdoctoral researchers.
Information Theory Society Paper Award
The Information Theory Society Paper Award is given annually for an outstanding publication in the fields of interest to the Society appearing anywhere during the preceding four calendar years.
Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award
The IEEE Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award is given to up to 3 outstanding papers for which a student is the principal author and presenter.
James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars
The James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars recognizes outstanding achievement in research and teaching by young scholars in the Information Theory community.
Joy Thomas Tutorial Paper Award
The IEEE Joy Thomas Tutorial Paper Award is given to a paper of tutorial or survey nature that has appeared in an IEEE Information Theory Society publication.
Padovani Lecturer
The Padovani Lecturer Program was established with a generous gift of Dr. Roberto Padovani in 2009. The Padovani Lecture will be delivered by an outstanding member of the Information Theory community at one of the ITSoc’s Schools of Information Theory, held for the benefit of students and postdoctoral researchers.
Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award
The IEEE Information Theory Society Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award is awarded annually to the author of an outstanding doctoral dissertation contributing to the mathematical foundations of any of the information sciences within the purview of the Society.
Awards
Distinguished Lecturers
The Distinguished Lecturers program promotes interest in information theory by supporting chapters who wish to invite prominent information theory researchers to give talks at their events.
Events
Conferences, Workshops & Meetings
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Information Theory Workshop 2026
The 2026 IEEE Information Theory Workshop will be held in the beautiful desert city of Tempe, Arizona, USA between November 10–13, 2026. We welcome original contributions across all areas of information theory.
Conferences
10-13 Nov, 2026
Tempe, Arizona, USA
Information Theory Workshop 2026
The 2026 IEEE Information Theory Workshop will be held in the beautiful desert city of Tempe,…
Job list
Faculty Position in Wireless Communications
University of Texas at Austin
UT Austin is hiring this year in wireless communications and networking. https://apply.interfolio.com/133049
Assistant, Associate, Full Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Princeton University
Princeton University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering seeks applications for faculty positions at the junior (tenure-track) and senior (tenured) levels.
Open-Rank Faculty Positions in Fintech, Financial Engineering, AI, Machine Learning, Statistics, and Data Science
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Open-rank faculty positions in fintech, financial engineering, AI, machine learning, statistics, and data science. Financial Technology Thrust of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) ha open rank faculty positions.
LSU-Marine Multi-agents Robotics-Research Associate Positions (Jan 2024)
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates who can play key roles in the development of data-driven modeling, control, communication, and networking algorithms for marine robotics applications.
Joint Postdoctoral Position at TUM & Technion on DNA Data Storage within the EU PATHFINDER Project DiDAX
Technical University of Munich and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
A joint postdoctoral researcher position with Prof. Wachter-Zeh (TUM) and Prof. Yaakobi (Technion) for an EIC Pathfinder project on DNA storage is available.
Post-Doc in Quantum Error Correction at the German Aerospace Center (DLR)
German Aerospace Center (DLR)
We are currently looking for highly-motivated and well-qualified postdoctoral researchers in the field of quantum error correction.
Research Staff Member - CCR Princeton
CCR Princeton
The Center for Communications Research, Princeton (CCR Princeton) is seeking new research staff members in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, engineering, data science, and related fields to join our team.
Ph.D. Position in Information Theory
Information Coding Division (ICG) at Linköping University, Sweden
We are looking for a Ph.D. student to work on Information Theory at the Information Coding Division (ICG) of Linköping University in Sweden.
PhD Position in DNA Data Storage (Coding Theory)
Eindhoven University of Technology with secondment at Technion
PhD position is available at Eindhoven University of Technology working at the group of Alberto Ravagnani in collaboration with the Technion at the group of Eitan Yaakobi.
Doctoral Candidate / Research Associate (m/f/d) in the Field of Error Correction For Quantum Key Distribution
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
We are seeking one Doctoral Candidate (f/m/d), starting Feb. 1st, 2024 working on error correction coding for information reconciliation in quantum key distribution within the frame of the European Doctoral Training Network "QuNEST"
Open Rank Faculty Positions in Financial Technology Thrust
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)
Financial Technology Thrust of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) is looking for Open Rank Faculty Positions.
Post-Doc Positions at King's College London
King's College London
We are advertising for two two-year post-doctoral positions at King’s College London, to work with Professor Osvaldo Simeone at the intersection of distributed Bayesian learning and communication networks.
Tenure-Track Position in Post-quantum Cryptography and Coding Theory
Virginia Tech
Tenure-track position at Virginia Tech in post-quantum cryptography and coding theory. www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/22896
ERC-Funded Postdoctoral Position on Information Theory and Coding
Bilkent University, Ankara, Türkiye
Postdoctoral researcher positions in coding and information theory are available at Bilkent University for an ERC-funded project: TRANCIDS. Full-time, benefits-eligible positions, with highly competitive salaries.
Postdoc Positions in Communications, Security, & ML
The University of Kansas (KU) and The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
The University of Kansas (KU) and The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) are looking for postdoctoral fellows to join a research project sponsored by the NSF/DoD on Secure Communication.
Tenure-Track Professorship in the Field of Foundations of Machine Learning in Finance at the University of Vienna
University of Vienna, Faculty of Economics
At the Faculty of Business, Economics and Statistics, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a Tenure-Track Professor in the field of Foundations of Machine Learning in Finance .
Two-year Postdoc Opening in Communications and Coding for Channels with Memory
Chalmers University of Technology
Two-year postdoc position at Chalmers in communications and coding for channels with memory. The project targets optical channels with burst errors. Candidates should have a PhD in error-control coding or related subjects.
Postdoc Position in Coding for Physical Layer Security
Laboratoire ETIS (CY Cergy Paris Université, ENSEA, CNRS), France
A one year postdoc position in finite block-length coding for physical layer security is available at the ETIS laboratory (CY Université / ENSEA / CNRS) located in Cergy-Pontoise, France (30 km from Paris). Starting date: December 2023 (flexible)
PhD Position on the Intersection of Information and Control Theories, Estimation and Machine Learning
EURECOM
There is an open PhD position at EURECOM, Sophia-Antipolis, on the intersection of information and control, estimation and learning.
Two Doctoral Student Positions
Linköping University
Open positions: two doctoral students within semantics-aware goal-oriented communications at Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden, Department of Computer and Information Science.
Jobs Board
PhD stipend
Aalborg University
Fully funded PhD stipend available in the field of causal discovery and spatiotemporal analysis of…
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Information Theory and Statistics
University of Cambridge
Postdoc position in information theory and statistics, funded by the EPSRC's INFORMED-AI Hub.…
Posdoctoral Researcher Position in Information and/or Communication Theory
Technische Universität Dortmund, Germany
We want to work with the leading information and communication theorists at TU Dortmund - Lehrstuhl…
News
IEEE USA Virtual Career Fair
A nationwide, virtual recruitment event connecting students, young professionals, and members with…
IEEE Day Offer - Discount ITSoc membership
In celebration of IEEE Day, take advantage of an exclusive offer available for first-time ITSoc…
Election of Members to the Board of Governors for a Three-Year Term 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2028
Voting is now open to society members for the Board of Governors (2026-2028) Election
2025 Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award Recipients Named
The three winning papers were announced during the banquet at ISIT 2025.
News
Call for Nominations: Joy Thomas Tutorial Paper Award
The Society solicits nominations for the inaugural IEEE Joy Thomas Tutorial Paper Award. Deadline: October 15th, 2024.
IEEE BITS: Call for Papers on Generative Models
IEEE BITS calls for papers that explore the recent developments in generative models. White paper submission: 15th November 2024.
Dr. Mario Diaz Torres: Obituary and Request for Help
We regret to share that the IT Society lost a rising information theorist and statistician Dr. Mario Diaz Torres, associate researcher at the Institute for Mathematical Applications to Systems Sciences (IIMAS), Mexico City, on August 31, 2024.
Entropy Special Issue: "Information-Theoretic Security and Privacy"
Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300). invites submissions to the special issue "Information-Theoretic Security and Privacy". The deadline for submission is 20 December 2024.
CFP: JSAIT Special Issue on Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance
JSAIT Special Issue on Quantum Error Correction and Fault Tolerance: Invites previously unpublished work on quantum error correction and fault tolerance with connections to classical and quantum information theory. Submission deadline: Oct 31, 2024.
Urbashi Mitra is the winner of the 2024 Aaron D. Wyner Distinguished Service Award
Urbashi Mitra was announced at ISIT2024 as the winner of the 2024 Aaron D. Wyner Distinguished Service Award.
Shannon Award for 2025
The IEEE Information Theory Society is pleased to announce that Peter Shor is the recipient of the 2025 Claude E. Shannon Award for consistent and profound contributions to the field of information theory. He will deliver his Shannon Lecture at ISIT 2025
Call for Recent Results Posters: 2024 The International Symposium on Information Theory and Its Applications (ISITA2024)
ISITA2024 will be held on November 10–13, 2024 , at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, TAIWAN. We are happy to announce that the submission page for the recent results poster session at ISITA2024 is now open!
2024 Jack Keil Wolf ISIT Student Paper Award Recipients Named
The three winning papers were announced before the Wednesday plenary session at ISIT 2024.
2024 Information Theory Society Paper Award Recipients Named
The award goes to two papers: P. Panteleev, G. Kalachev, “Asymptotically Good Quantum and Locally Testable Classical LDPC Codes” and I. Dinur, S. Evra, R. Livne, A. Lubotzky, S. Mozes “Locally Testable Codes with Constant Rate, Distance, and Locality"
Recipients of the 2024 IEEE Communication Society and Information Theory Society Joint Paper Award: Justin Singh Kang and Wei Yu
The Joint Paper Award recognizes outstanding papers that lie at the intersection of communications and information theory.
IEEE BITS: Call for Papers on Privacy and Security
IEEE BITS calls for papers that explore the recent developments in security and privacy from an information theoretic perspective. White paper submission: 24th June 2024 (extended).
2024 James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars awarded to Flavio du Pin Calmon
The James L. Massey Research & Teaching Award for Young Scholars recognizes outstanding achievement in research and teaching by young scholars in the Information Theory community. The recipient of the 2024 award is Flavio du Pin Calmon.
2024 Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award awarded to Sophie H. Yu
The Thomas M. Cover Dissertation Award award is granted annually to the author of an outstanding doctoral dissertation contributing to the mathematical foundations of any of the information sciences within the purview of the Information Theory Society
Call for nominations for the next Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Information Theory (JSAIT)
The JSAIT Steering Committee requests nominations for the next EiC with deadline June 15, 2024.
JSAIT Special Issue on Electromagnetic Information Theory
JSAIT call for papers. This special issue is dedicated to Electromagnetic Information Theory (EIT) . Submission deadline is August 15, 2024.
2024 North American School of Information Theory (NASIT 2024) Ottawa
Register early (before May 31) and enjoy a reduced fee and access to subsidized rooms reserved at the student residence at the University of Ottawa.
Call for Contributions: Workshop on Coding Theory and Algorithms for DNA-based Data Storage (ISIT2024 Satellite Workshop)
We invite you to submit your work for presentation at the first ISIT Satellite Workshop on Coding Theory and Algorithms for DNA-based Data Storage. The submission portal is still open until April 15, 2024. More information: https://go.tum.de/179751 .
Past meeting
BoG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting, NYC - November 2025
This will be a hybrid meeting in person room and on Zoom.
BoG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ISIT 2025, Ann Arbor, Michigan
This will be a hybrid meeting, in-person and on zoom, in conjunction with ISIT 2025.
BoG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ITA 2025, San Diego, California
This will be a hybrid meeting on zoom.
BOG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ University of Toronto
This will be a hybrid meeting in person room and on Zoom.
BoG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ISIT 2024, Athens, Greece
This will be a hybrid meeting in person room and on zoom in conjunction with ISIT 2024.
BoG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ITA 2024, San Diego, California
This will be a hybrid meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BoG Meeting - Hybrid; Atlanta, GA 2023
This will be a hybrid meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BoG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ISIT 2023, Taipei, Taiwan
This will be a hybrid meeting in person room and on zoom in conjunction with ISIT 2023.
BoG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ITA 2023, San Diego, California
This will be a hybrid meeting in person and on zoom in conjunction with ITA 2023.
BoG Meeting - October 2022
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BoG Meeting - Hybrid Meeting @ ISIT 2022, Espoo, Finland
This will be a hybrid meeting in person and on zoom in conjunction with ISIT 2022.
BoG Meeting - March 2022
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BoG Meeting - November 2021
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BoG Meeting - June 2021
The second BoG meeting of 2021 will be held virtually on zoom. BOG members and approved presenters will receive an invite to the meeting.
BoG Meeting - March 2021
This will be a virtual meeting on zoom. BoG members and approved presenters will have received an invite to the meeting.
BoG Meeting @ New Brunswick, NJ - 2019
The third BoG Meeting of 2019 will take place at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
BoG Meeting @ Chicago, IL 2015
Meeting will be held right after Allerton
BoG Meeting @ ISIT 2015, Hong Kong
Annual Meeting of the Information Theory Society
BoG Meeting - GlobalMeet
The BoG Meeting will be held via GlobalMeet on Saturday, September 20 (7:00 AM Pacific Time).
BoG Meeting @ ITA 2014, San Diego, CA
First BoG meeting of 2014
BoG Meeting @ ITA 2013, San Diego, CA
First BoG meeting of 2013
BoG meeting @ ITW 2012, Lausanne
Last BoG meeting of 2012.
BoG meeting @ ISIT 2012, Cambridge, MA
BoG meeting July 2012.
IT BoG meeting @ ITA 2012, UCSD
Meeting of the Board of Governors
BoG Meeting @ ITW 2011, Paraty, Brazil
The third BoG meeting of 2011 will take place on ***Monday*** October 17, in Paraty Brazil, in conjunction with ITW 2011, starting at about 6:00pm with a buffet dinner at the restaurant Banana de Terra (one block away from the conference center).
BoG Meeting @ ISIT 2011, St. Petersburg, Russia
The annual BoG meeting will take place on Sunday July 31, at the ISIT 2011 conference hotel, starting at 12:00 noon **sharp** with a buffet lunch. The meeting room is "Green 6+7" and will be clearly indicated at the registration desk, operational from Sunday July 31, morning. Please follow the signs and/or ask the registration desk in order to get to the lunch and meeting.
BoG Meeting, ISIT 2010
Annual meeting of the IEEE Information Theory Society Board of Governors. All are welcome to attend. Some portions of the meeting will be conducted in camera. The formal part of the meeting will commence at 12:45pm.
BoG Meeting, La Jolla, CA, 2010
First Board of Governors' meeting of 2010.
BoG Meeting, ITW Taormina 2009
The final BoG meeting of 2009. Dinner will be served at 6:30 and the meeting will start shortly thereafter. Everyone is welcome to attend. Meeting will be held in the Saletta Belvedere room of the Villa Diodoro (workshop hotel).
BoG Meeting, ISIT 2009
Annual meeting of the Information Theory Society BOGs. Everyone is welcome to attend all or part of the meeting. The meeting will be preceeded by lunch at 12:15, with the formal meeting starting at 1pm, ending at 5:30pm.
Research In Information Theory
Upcoming Events
The Information Theory Society's upcoming conferences, workshops and schools
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IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory (ISIT) 2026
2026 IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory, June 28 - July 3, Guangzhou, China.