Deadline:
As soon as possible
Program Starts: June 15, 2026
Program Ends: June 19, 2026
Location(s)
Netherlands
Leiden
Overview
The 8th International Summer School on Artificial Intelligence and Games will be held in Leiden, The Netherlands, 15-19 June 2026!
Join the leading global event dedicated to the intersection of AI and games! This summer school provides an intensive learning experience covering cutting-edge AI techniques in game playing, content generation, and player modelling delivered by leading experts from the games industry. This summer school offers an unparalleled deep dive into AI and Machine Learning for games. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or industry professional, this is your chance to explore the future of AI in gaming with world-class experts.
Designed for game developers, designers, programmers, and AI researchers, the program combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, including expert-led talks and tutorials and a Game AI Jam to apply your new skills.
Details
What to Expect?
- Engaging Lectures – Gain insights into the latest research and developments in AI for games, from reinforcement learning to generative AI.
- Hands-on Workshops – Participate in interactive sessions where you will apply AI techniques to real-world gaming problems, guided by leading experts.
- Networking Opportunities – Connect with peers, researchers, and industry professionals, forging relationships that could lead to future collaborations.
- Game AI Jam – Put your knowledge into action by collaborating on creative AI-driven game projects in an exciting challenge.
Meet the Experts
The summer school is led by Georgios N. Yannakakis and Julian Togelius, co-authors of Artificial Intelligence and Games, the first comprehensive textbook on AI applications in gaming. They are joined by guest lecturers from the game industry, bringing diverse perspectives and cutting-edge insights into AI-driven game development.
Program
Each year we strive to bring a diverse program from different aspects of applied AI research and game development.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who should attend?
The Summer School is aimed at Graduate Students in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Games, HCI, and Computational Intelligence; Game Developers, Designers, and Programmers; and AI Researchers interested in applying AI to games.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Program starts:
June 15, 2026
Program ends:
June 19, 2026
Program Starts: June 15, 2026
Program Ends: June 19, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
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Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
