Stochastic Numerics and Statistical Learning:
Theory and Applications Workshop 2026
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Stochastic Numerics and Statistical Learning Workshop 2026 will be held at KAUST between April 19 and April 29. It will convene leading scholars in stochastic algorithms, numerical analysis, statistical learning, optimization, Bayesian inference, stochastic optimal control, quantitative finance, and data assimilation, as well as experts from focused application areas. The workshop will feature a dedicated Climate Applications Day on April 23 to spotlight stochastic numerics in climate modeling, Red Sea/regional forecasting, and resilience. Another day will be centered on computational finance. These applications are of crucial importance globally and in the Kingdom.
Poster Sessions
Poster sessions will take place on April 19-20 and 26-27. Participants interested in presenting a poster should submit a title and abstract through the form.
Registration does not guarantee acceptance, as spaces are limited. You will be notified if your abstract is accepted.
Key Dates and Deadlines for Posters
- March 29 – Title and abstract submission deadline
- March 31 – Accepted authors receive poster upload instructions
- April 12 – Final deadline for poster upload
- The talks will be streamed on our official Zoom channel
- Previous talks and recorded poster presentations are available at the workshop's YouTube channel
DRAFT AGENDA
08:30 – 09:00
09:00 – 09:15
09:15-10:00
10:00 – 10:30
10:30-11:15
11:15 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:30
13:30 – 14:15
14:15– 15:00
15:00 – 15:30
15:30 – 16:15
16:15– 17:45
17:45 – 19:30
Day 2
08:30 – 09:00
09:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00-11:45
11:45 – 12:30
12:30 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:45
14:45– 15:30
15:30 – 17:45
17:45 – 19:00
Day 3
08:30 – 09:00
09:00 – 09:45
09:45 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00-11:45
11:45 – 12:30
12:30 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:45
14:45– 15:30
Day 4
08:30 – 09:00
09:00 – 09:45
09:45 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00-11:45
11:45 – 12:30
12:30 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:45
14:45– 15:30
Day 5
08:30 – 09:00
09:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00-11:45
11:45 – 12:30
12:30 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:45
14:45– 15:30
15:30 – 16:00
16:00– 16:45
16:45– 18:30
18:30 – 20:00
Day 6: Social event (By invitation only)
Day 7
09:30 – 10:00
10:00 – 11:30
11:30 – 11:45
11:45 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:45
12:45 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:45
14:45– 15:30
15:30– 17:45
17:45– 19:30
Day 8
08:30 – 09:00
09:00 – 09:45
09:45 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00-11:45
11:45 – 12:30
12:30 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:45
14:45– 15:30
15:30 – 17:45
17:45 – 19:30
Day 9
08:30 – 09:00
09:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00-11:45
11:45 – 12:30
12:30 – 14:00
14:00 – 14:45
14:45– 15:30
15:30 – 16:00
16:00– 16:45
16:45– 18:00
18:00 – 21:30
Day 10
08:30 – 09:00
09:00 – 09:45
09:45 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:45
11:45 – 12:15
12:15 – 13:30
ORGANIZERS & SPEAKERS
Prof. Raul F. Tempone
Professor, Applied Mathematics and Computational Science
KAUST
Prof. Ibrahim Hoteit
Professor, Earth Systems Science and Engineering
KAUST
Prof. Emmanuel Gobet
Sorbonne Université
Prof. Marc Bocquet
Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Prof. Eduardo Abi Jaber
Ecole Polytechnique, France
Prof. Mike Giles
University of Oxford, UK
Prof. Christoph Knochenhauer
Technical University of Munich
Prof. Maurizio Filippone
Associate Professor, Statistics
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Prof. Håvard Rue
Professor, Statistics
KAUST
Prof. Alberto Carrassi
University of Bologna
Prof. Sebastian Reich
University of Postdam
Prof. Ajay Jasra
CUHK Shenzhen
Prof. Blanka Horvath
University of Oxford
Prof. Anders Szepess
KTH Sweden
Prof. Francesco Orabona
Associate Professor, Computer Science
KAUST
Prof. David Bolin
Professor, Statistics
KAUST
Prof. Antonis Papapantoleon
TU Delft
Prof. Ana Djurdjevac
University of Oxford
Prof. Denis Belomestny
Duisburg Essen University
Prof. Peter Richtarik
Professor, Computer Science
KAUST
Prof. Rama Cont
University of Oxford
Prof. Christa Cuchiero
University of Vienna
PLAN YOUR VISIT
To help you prepare for your upcoming visit, we encourage you to review the key information and travel advice below.
Before travelling, please check the latest travel guidelines from your country’s embassy and consult your primary care provider about vaccinations or other health preparations.
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
We cannot accept responsibility for visa applications. If a delegate is unable to attend due to visa issues, our usual cancellation policy will apply. We recommend obtaining travel insurance for the duration of your visit.
GCC citizens
Do not need a visa. Passport must be valid for at least six months after your planned entry date.
eVisa
Available to many countries in Europe, North America, Oceania, and parts of Asia.
By plane
Fly into King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (approx. 1-hour drive).
- Email: HancoTransport@kaust.edu.sa, Tel: 012 808 5647
- Email: saptco.taxi@kaust.edu.sa, Tel: 012 808 5616
By car
Use the KAUST Visitor Center Parking with prior approval
Without car access, use Visitor Centre (Gate 1).
*Note that Uber does not operate within KAUST campus, but can drop you off at the entrance gate.
Delegates are responsible for booking and paying for their accommodation. Recommended hotels:
Boulevard, 7729 Bayt Al Hikma Blvd, Thuwal
5-min walk from KAUST
- Dress code: Conservative. Business or business casual. No abaya/headscarf required.
- Language: Arabic (official); English widely spoken.
- Weather: Around 35°C. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light jumper for indoors.
- Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR). Credit cards widely accepted. ATMs available.
- Power sockets: Type G & C, 230V / 60Hz. Bring a universal adapter.
- Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi across KAUST campus.
- Water: Safe to drink from fountains. Tap water not recommended.
- Alcohol: Strictly prohibited.
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- Keep valuables out of sight
- Use reliable transport
- Travel with others, especially at night
- Stay alert in crowded public areas
- Shield your PIN when using ATMs
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