Can AI do Theory? Workshop Cover

Can AI do Theory?

Workshop at STOC TheoryFest 2026

June 27, 2026 | Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

This workshop will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and theoretical computer science.
Through invited talks, a panel discussion and a poster session, we hope to foster a community-wide dialogue on whether and how AI can augment our current methodologies or redefine how we approach research in theoretical computer science.


Invited Speakers

In-Person Speakers

Scott Aaronson
Scott
Aaronson

UT Austin

Mark Selke
Mark
Sellke

Harvard, Open AI

David Woodruff
David
Woodruff

CMU, Google


Virtual Speakers


Panel Discussion

The panel will feature a number of established researchers who will share their perspectives on how they see AI influencing the future of theoretical computer science.


Organizers

We seek poster submissions that explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and theoretical computer science. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

These could be related to any domain of interest to theoretical computer science or mathematics.

We welcome contributions from researchers and practitioners across all backgrounds, including academia and industry. If you are uncertain whether your research fits the exact scope, we strongly encourage you to submit regardless!

Key dates:

Program

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