🚀 Introducing the ICAPS 2025 LaunchPad Workshop!

[Chao Lei]

Are you an undergraduate or master’s student passionate about AI, automated planning, or scheduling? Looking for a way to get involved in research and connect with world-class researchers?

Join us at the first-ever ICAPS LaunchPad Workshop, held as part of ICAPS 2025 on November 9th!

🎯 Why apply?
The LaunchPad Workshop is designed to help Master’s and Undergraduate students where they can:

• 🌱 Present your research ideas and receive constructive feedback

• 🧭 Learn how to navigate a graduate research career in AI

• 🤝 Meet and connect with experienced researchers and peers

• 💡 Explore research areas, potential advisors, and graduate opportunities

• 👥 Be matched with a mentor for personalized guidance throughout the conference (and beyond!)

📝 Application Requirements

1. Personal Statement (max 2 pages):
   Tell us about your interest in planning/scheduling, your research goals, and what you hope to gain from the workshop.

2. Research Statement (max 2 pages):
   Share a research problem or idea you're excited about—include background, motivation, citations, and any preliminary work.

3. CV:
   Include your current university/program, year of study, relevant coursework or publications, and optional reference contacts.

🔗 Submit your application by:
📅 Monday, June 23, 2025
📍 Upload here: https://forms.gle/w1aPhs7yWS63VNAW9
💬 Early decision may be available for students needing visa support—email us after submitting your application.

🧾 Use the AAAI-25 Author Kit for formatting your statements.

💸 Student Support
We are working to provide financial support to help cover travel or registration. More details will follow after the notification period.

📬 Contact the LaunchPad Chairs:

• Felipe Meneguzzi – felipe.meneguzzi [at] abdn.ac.uk

• Sarath Sreedharan – sarath.sreedharan [at] colostate.edu

🌟 Don’t miss this chance to get your start in the ICAPS research community! Whether you're already working on a project or just exploring ideas, LaunchPad is for you.

For details: https://icaps25.icaps-conference.org/calls/lp_call/