Optimization problems are everywhere — from designing the optimal material composition for solar cells, to determining the right radiation dose in cancer treatment, to planning the most efficient train schedules.
However, while general optimization algorithms can usually provide working solutions, in practice the approach is usually refined for the specific problem at hand. This adaptation is a tedious and costly process, which begs the question: Can we systematize algorithm tailoring? Or even make some parts automatic?
During the Kick-off Meeting, we will establish a way to collect and organise experiences with tailoring algorithms and corresponding guidelines. In doing so, we kick off a semester full of events aiming to formulate recipes for optimization that actually work in practice.
Costs and Registration
The costs are €70 for the full event. Cost breakdown:
- Kick-Off Day 1: €15
- Applications Day: €40
- Kick-Off Day 2: €15
The sign-up portal will be activated closer to the date, but please save the date in your calendar already!
Tentative Programme
Overview
14 January: Kick-Off Day 1
- invite-only for 30-ish researchers with experience in applications
- Goal: Identify applications and corresponding tailoring approaches, but successful and unsuccessful.
15 January: Applications Day
- big open interdisciplinary networking event (including industry)
- Goal: Together with domain experts, identify issues with and prospects for applying previously identified tailoring approaches to application settings at scale, generate interest in corresponding projects.
Please visit the event page for the full programme of the applications day
16 January: Kick-Off Day 2
- invite-only for 30-ish researchers with experience in applications
- Goal: Collate identified applications, tailoring approaches and corresponding feedback, plan next steps.
Details Tentative Programme
14 January: Kick-Off Day 1
