How can we understand the underlying structure of a large-scale network? What local constraints impact the running time of an algorithm? In recent years physics intuition has become fruitful in tackling such questions. Key to this is the notion of a phase transition, that is, a drastic change in macroscopic behaviour (e.g. matter changing from frozen to liquid at some critical temperature) in models governed by local interactions. We aim to connect different communities –combinatorics, algorithms and probability– through the lens of such transitions. This will be achieved through three interactive 4-day workshops focused on problem-solving and collaboration.
Programme Probability Problem-Solving Workshop
Phase Transitions in Combinatorics, Algorithms and Probability
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When
30 Mar 2026
from 9:30 a.m.
to 2 Apr 2026 5 p.m.
CEST (GMT+0200)
Where
CWI, Science Park 123, 1098 XG Amsterdam
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Programme Probability Problem-Solving Workshop 30 March - 2 April 2026
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9:30 welcome with coffee/tea
10.00-12.00 open problem presentations
12.00-13.00 lunch
13.00-13.30 group allocation afternoon for working on problems
15.00 coffee/tea break.
17.30 conference dinner @CWI
9.30 coffee/tea
10.00-11.00 talk
11.00-12.00 lightning talks
12.00-13.00 lunch
13:00 afternoon for working on problems
15:00 short progress update followed by coffee/tea break.
9.30 coffee/tea
10.00-11.00 talk
11.00-12.00 talk
12.00-13.00 lunch
13:00 afternoon for working on problems
15:00 short progress update followed by coffee/tea break.
9.00 coffee/tea
9.30-12.00 working on problems
12.00-12.30 progress reports
12.30-13.30 lunch
13.30-14.00 coffee reception
14.00-16.00 plenary talks: Christina Goldschmidt & Tom Bohman
16.00-17.30 reception drinks
Registration info:
This event is by invitation only.
Registration will close 20 March 2026
More information about plenary talks Christina Goldschmidt & Tom Bohman
