# ILIAD conference (ODYSSEY)

- Dates: 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Location: Lighthaven (Berkeley, US), Berkeley, United States
- Organiser: ILIAD conference
- Industry: AI & Machine Learning
- Expected attendance: 100

## About

ILIAD2: ODYSSEY is a 5-day conference that brings together 100+ researchers to build scientific foundations for AI alignment. It is a participant-led unconference about alignment with a mathematical focus, with tickets free and financial support for travel and accommodations on a needs basis.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.alignmentforum.org/posts/WP7TbzzM39agMS77e/announcing-iliad2-odyssey-1)
- [Registration](https://forms.gle/zpJDiz5Dor3KtVrR8)
- [Call for speakers](https://www.alignmentforum.org/call-for-papers) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- IT & Technology

## Where to stay

- **Travelodge**: 140 m from the venue, 1820 University Avenue, Berkeley, 94703
- **Nash Hotel**: 290 m from the venue, 2045 University Avenue, Berkeley
  - [Hotel website](https://www.nashhotel.com/)
- **Quality Inn University**: 310 m from the venue, 1761 University Avenue, Berkeley, 94703
- **Hotel Shattuck Plaza**: 460 m from the venue, 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, 94704
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelshattuckplaza.com/)
  - Phone: +1-510-845-7300
- **Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley**: 500 m from the venue, 2121 Center Street, Berkeley, 94704
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/oakrr-residence-inn-berkeley/)
  - Phone: +1 510-982-2100
- **Howard Johnson Berkeley**: 760 m from the venue, 1512 University Avenue, Berkeley, 94703
- **Aiden by Best Western**: 850 m from the venue, 1499 University Avenue
- **SenS Hotel**: 900 m from the venue, 1538 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, 94709
  - [Hotel website](https://senshotelberkeley.com/)
  - Phone: +1 510 5489930

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/iliad-conference/