Probabilistic combinatorics at Rutgers

October 8-10, 2026 • Rutgers University

Registration deadline: August 20, 2026.

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About

Probabilistic combinatorics lies at the heart of modern discrete mathematics, with deep connections to probability, theoretical computer science, and statistical physics. This conference will bring together leading researchers and emerging scholars to highlight recent breakthroughs, explore fundamental open problems, and recognize the profound influence of Jeff Kahn on the field.

We gratefully acknowledge support from the National Science Foundation, Carnegie Mellon University (Department of Mathematics), and University of Notre Dame (Department of Mathematics and College of Science).

Confirmed Speakers

Noga Alon

Princeton University

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David Conlon

Caltech

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Jacob Fox

Stanford University

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Ehud Friedgut

Weizmann Institute of Science

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Penny Haxell

University of Waterloo

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Hao Huang

National University of Singapore

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Gil Kalai

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Nati Linial

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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Roy Meshulam

Technion

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Dhruv Mubayi

University of Illinois Chicago

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Jinyoung Park

New York University

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Wojtek Samotij

Tel Aviv University

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Paul Seymour

Princeton University

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Van Vu

University of Hong Kong

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Fan Wei

Duke University

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Avi Wigderson

Institute for Advanced Study

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Peter Winkler

Dartmouth College

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Program

Conference schedule.

Venue & Travel

Thursday, October 8: Hyatt Regency Ballroom.
Friday, October 9 and Saturday October 10: Rutgers CAIT auditorium.

For lodging, we recommend the Holiday Inn in South Plainfield or the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick.

Registration

Please register using the link below.

Registration deadline: August 20.

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