Transitioning from academia into a frontier industry research lab is one of the most exciting - and confusing - moves an AI researcher can make. Many graduating PhDs assume that strong publications and technical ability are all it takes to succeed in industry. <br> <br>​However, at top labs, researchers are expected not only to build world-class systems - but also to navigate complex org structures, advocate for themselves, secure resources, and align with fast-moving business priorities. <br> <br>​But - many early-career researchers have never recruited, negotiated, or managed stakeholder politics. The result? A massive information asymmetry - where super capable researchers struggle to advance simply because they don’t have access to the unspoken rules. <br> <br>​This social aims to level the playing field. <br> <br>​The panelists will share hard-earned insights on how to break into industry, choose the right company and team, navigate interviews and negotiation, and set yourself up for long-term success. <br> <br>​We want attendees to walk away with less fear, more clarity, and an actionable playbook for launching a successful research career in industry! <br> <br>​🎁 Bonuses: <br> <br>​Everyone who attends will also receive: <br> <br>- ​A 62-page Technical Interview Guide for AI Researchers with real interview questions from the OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft interview …

This social aims to create a welcoming and inclusive space for Muslim researchers, and students at ICML to connect, support one another, and build community. Everyone is welcome—regardless of background, identity, or beliefs.<br><br>The session will include:<br><br>- A brief welcome and introductions<br><br>- 1:1 and small group mentorship matching (covering topics like graduate school, industry, and academic careers)<br><br>- Informal networking over refreshments and open discussion<br><br>This event is designed to foster meaningful connections, provide career guidance, and offer a relaxed environment for reflection and support.

As AI agents move beyond one-on-one interactions into ambient, always-on environments, new challenges emerge around orchestration, evaluation, and human collaboration. This social explores the rise of multi-agent systems operating continuously in the background—processing streams, coordinating actions, and adapting to human feedback. Through lightning talks, a forward-looking panel, and interactive networking, we’ll unpack emerging design patterns, safety metrics, and the evolving role of humans in the loop. Join us to reimagine the infrastructure and intelligence powering the next wave of agentic systems.

​Most AI researchers entering the job market are unsure about what career paths to pursue and have little visibility into their true market value and even less guidance on how to advocate for it. <br> <br>​This interactive social combines career exploration with compensation mastery for the AI/ML community. Discover diverse career pathways while learning to identify and negotiate your true market value in today's competitive landscape. <br> <br>Whether you're getting ready for your next internship, exploring full-time roles in academia or industry, or negotiating a raise or promotion, this session will help you map your career path, identify your market value, and claim it. <br> <br>Attendees will walk away feeling more confident and informed and better equipped to advocate for their worth. <br> <br>Takeaways: <br> <br>​- Concrete job search and interview guidance including the STAR method for presenting research <br> <br>- ​Insider knowledge on AI/ML compensation and negotiation strategies <br> <br>​- Real stories from researchers and industry professionals across sectors sharing their career journeys and tips for success <br> <br> <br>About the Speakers: <br> <br>​Nicole Bannon is the founder of co&co, a strategic communications and negotiation consultancy for technical talent. She has coached 500+ AI researchers and engineers through high-stakes negotiations, helping clients land offers at OpenAI, DeepMind, Meta, Anthropic, …

This social brings together AI practitioners focused on agent development and AI safety to address the unique risks these agents pose, such as misuse, unintended actions, and adversarial attacks, which traditional security models often fail to mitigate. The event will explore both development-phase safeguards and post-deployment evaluation strategies, including red teaming, automated testing, monitoring, and human-in-the-loop assessments. In the first part, expert speakers will share real-world cases and technical insights into current safety challenges and solutions. In the second part, attendees will engage in open discussions to exchange ideas and propose new directions for ensuring that increasingly autonomous agents remain safe, reliable, and aligned with human values. The goal is to foster collaboration and innovation toward building trustworthy AI systems.

Speed mentoring for students, postdocs, and early career industry researchers and engineers. Stay tuned for more details soon!