MBZUAI Machine Learning Winter School 2026

About the Winter School

The MBZUAI Machine Learning Winter School: Representation Learning & GenAI is an intensive 5-day program that brings together world-leading researchers to explore the cutting-edge developments in modern machine learning and generative artificial intelligence. This comprehensive program combines keynote presentations, technical lectures, and hands-on practical sessions, offering participants direct access to the latest research and methodologies from pioneers who are shaping the future of AI.

The winter school focuses on the revolutionary advances in deep learning that have enabled powerful generative capabilities across multiple domains. From large language models to diffusion models for images and videos, these breakthrough techniques are transforming how we approach AI research and applications.

Organizing Committee

School Program

The winter school features a comprehensive 5-day program combining theoretical foundations with practical applications. The schedule includes:

• Keynote presentations from world-leading researchers in representation learning and generative AI
• Technical lectures covering cutting-edge developments in modern machine learning
• Hands-on practical sessions with state-of-the-art tools and frameworks
• Interactive workshops on large language models and diffusion models
• Poster sessions and lightning talks from participants
• Collaborative coding sessions and project work
• Panel discussions on the future of AI research and applications
• Networking opportunities with industry practitioners and academic researchers

Participants will gain direct access to the latest research methodologies and have opportunities to engage with pioneers who are shaping the future of AI. A detailed program will be available closer to the winter school date.