Statistics in AI Conference

Conference on Statistics in AI at Iowa State University

Dates: September 12–14, 2025
Location: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Hosted by: Iowa State University Department of Statistics
Pre-Conference Event: New Researchers Network Mixer – September 11, 2025 (Evening)

About the Conference

The Conference on Statistics in AI at Iowa State University is a unique gathering of statisticians, data scientists, and AI researchers focused on the intersection of statistical methods and modern artificial intelligence. This event will kick off a broader initiative that includes a semester-long seminar series and year-long working groups, fostering continued collaboration and innovation.

Organized by a committee chaired by Zhengyuan Zhu, with members Lynna Chu, Chunlin Li, and Danica Ommen, the conference aims to explore how statistical thinking shapes the future of AI across a variety of impactful domains.

Pre-Conference: New Researchers Network Meetup

When: Wednesday, September 11 (Evening)
What: A casual mixer designed to bring together early-career researchers for networking, collaboration opportunities, and career-building conversations.

Conference Focus Areas & Speakers

Speakers (Coming Soon!)

Each session will include two 30-minute talks from the same sub-topic area. Sub topics include
the following:

Causal Machine Learning and Reasoning
Online Statistical Inference and Advances in Streaming Data
Advances in Sequential Decision-Making
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Science
AI in Survey Statistics
Foundation Models and Spatial Statistics

Join Us

Whether you're an established researcher or just beginning your career, this conference offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and lead at the intersection of statistics and AI.

Dates: September 12–14, 2025
Location: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Pre-Conference New Researcher's Meetup: September 11, 2025