MESS 2026: quantum & neuromorphic optimization
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Stephan Petrone
Jan 27, 2026, 1:25:57 PM (2 days ago) Jan 27
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Call for Participation (apologies for multiple copies)
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MESS 2026 - Metaheuristics Summer School
~ Emerging Computing Paradigms for Optimization:
from Quantum to Neuromorphic ~
6-10 July 2026, Catania, Italy
https://www.ANTs-lab.it/mess2026/
mess....@ANTs-lab.it
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetaheuristicsSchool/
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** APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15th March 2026 **
The main theme of MESS 2026 is "Emerging Computing Paradigms for Optimization: from Quantum to Neuromorphic", and aims to explore the new frontiers of non-traditional advanced computing, focusing mainly on and how quantum and neuromorphic computing, and analysing how they can revolutionize the optimization of complex systems.
The courses will be taught by world-renowned experts in the field and will involve a total of 36-40 hours of lectures; in according to the academic system, all PhD and master students attending the summer school will can get 8 ECTS points.
During the school days, the participants will have plenty of opportunities to debate and work with leaders in the field, benefiting from direct interaction and discussions in a friendly environment.
** SHORT ORAL PRESENTATION
All participants may submit an abstract of their recent results, or works in progress, for presentation and having the opportunities for debate and interact with leaders in the field. The organizing committee will review the abstracts and will recommend for the format of the presentation (oral or poster). All abstracts will be published on the electronic hands-out book of the summer school.
The Abstracts must be submitted during the application by *March 15, 2026*.
** MESS 2026 DIRECTORS:
- Salvatore Greco, University of Catania, Italy
- Mario Pavone, University of Catania, Italy
- Andrea Schaerf, University of Udine, Italy
- El-Ghazali Talbi, University of Lille1, France
- Daniele Vigo, University of Bologna, Italy
** MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.ANTs-lab.it/mess2026/ -- mess....@ANTs-lab.it
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetaheuristicsSchool/
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MESS 2026 - Metaheuristics Summer School
~ Emerging Computing Paradigms for Optimization:
from Quantum to Neuromorphic ~
6-10 July 2026, Catania, Italy
https://www.ANTs-lab.it/mess2026/
mess....@ANTs-lab.it
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetaheuristicsSchool/
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** APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15th March 2026 **
The main theme of MESS 2026 is "Emerging Computing Paradigms for Optimization: from Quantum to Neuromorphic", and aims to explore the new frontiers of non-traditional advanced computing, focusing mainly on and how quantum and neuromorphic computing, and analysing how they can revolutionize the optimization of complex systems.
The courses will be taught by world-renowned experts in the field and will involve a total of 36-40 hours of lectures; in according to the academic system, all PhD and master students attending the summer school will can get 8 ECTS points.
During the school days, the participants will have plenty of opportunities to debate and work with leaders in the field, benefiting from direct interaction and discussions in a friendly environment.
** SHORT ORAL PRESENTATION
All participants may submit an abstract of their recent results, or works in progress, for presentation and having the opportunities for debate and interact with leaders in the field. The organizing committee will review the abstracts and will recommend for the format of the presentation (oral or poster). All abstracts will be published on the electronic hands-out book of the summer school.
The Abstracts must be submitted during the application by *March 15, 2026*.
** MESS 2026 DIRECTORS:
- Salvatore Greco, University of Catania, Italy
- Mario Pavone, University of Catania, Italy
- Andrea Schaerf, University of Udine, Italy
- El-Ghazali Talbi, University of Lille1, France
- Daniele Vigo, University of Bologna, Italy
** MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.ANTs-lab.it/mess2026/ -- mess....@ANTs-lab.it
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetaheuristicsSchool/
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