2025 ALLERTON: 61ST ANNUAL ALLERTON CONFERENCE ON COMMUNICATION, CONTROL, AND COMPUTING
PROGRAM

Days: Wednesday, September 17th Thursday, September 18th Friday, September 19th

Wednesday, September 17th

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08:30-10:10 Session BHRSO5: Machine Learning I
Location: RM2
08:30
Reward Biasing in RL: Tempered Optimism for Exploration Improves Performance (abstract)
08:50
A Piecewise Lyapunov Analysis of Sub-quadratic SGD: Applications to Robust and Quantile Regression (abstract)
09:10
Global Minimizers of Sigmoid Contrastive Loss (abstract)
09:30
Diffusion bridges and adversarial examples (abstract)
09:50
Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback with an Unknown Link Function (abstract)
08:30-10:10 Session LAVA01: Federated Information Processing
Location: RM3
08:30
FedCostAware: Enabling Cost-Aware Federated Learning on the Cloud (abstract)
08:50
A Modular Federated Suite for Low-Rank, Expressive, and Efficient LLM Fine-Tuning (abstract)
09:10
Sketching for Distributed Deep Learning (abstract)
09:30
The Role of Private Synthetic Data in Collaborative Learning (abstract)
08:30-10:10 Session PMMR01: Learning, Filtering, and Control
Location: RM4
08:30
A time-reversal methodology for steering the state of control-affine stochastic systems (abstract)
08:50
An Operator Theoretic Viewpoint of Reinforcement Learning and a class of PPO Algorithms (abstract)
09:10
Path-Generalized I-MMSE: Bridging Diffusion and Autoregressive Generation (abstract)
09:30
A Stochastic-Control Lense unifying Transformers, Diffusions & Reinforcement Learning (abstract)
09:50
Probabilistic DiffusionNet: A geometry informed probabilistic neural operator (abstract)
08:30-10:10 Session REGS01: Applications of Codes
Location: RM5
08:30
Maximal Achievable Service Rates of Codes and Connections to Combinatorial Designs (abstract)
08:50
Communication Systems with Mismatched Encoder and Decoders (abstract)
09:10
An Upper Bound for Interactive ECCs with Separate Budgets (abstract)
09:30
Side Channel Communications With Ghost Modulation Over the Asymmetric Binary Crossover Erasure Channel (abstract)
09:50
Z-Channel Modeling of Hardware Trojans (abstract)
08:30-10:10 Session RETB01: Multiagent Decision-Making Systems
Location: RM1
08:30
Allocating Shared Resources via Dynamic Max-Min Fairness (abstract)
08:50
Scalable and Convergent Algorithms for Strategically Risk-Averse Agents in Markov Games (abstract)
09:10
Principled Learning-to-Communicate with Quasi-Classical Information Structures (abstract)
09:30
Linear-Quadratic Stackelberg Differential Games for Jump-Diffusion Systems with Complete and Partial Information (abstract)
09:50
Differential Game Based Guidance with Delayed Engagement Decision (abstract)
10:10-10:30Break
10:40-12:20 Session ABMR01: Dynamical Systems in Learning and Control
Location: RM5
10:40
The H-property for Asymmetric Graphons: The zero-one law (abstract)
11:00
A Reinforcement Learning View on the Sample Complexity of Linear Quadratic Regulator (abstract)
11:20
Measure Transport of Control Systems using Flow Matching (abstract)
11:40
When do practical Koopman embeddings exist? (abstract)
12:00
On the role of time scale in reservoir computing (abstract)
10:40-12:20 Session AMSS01: Infrastructure and Operational Economics of the Future Grid
Location: RM2
10:40
Unit Commitment without Commitment: The Network Setting (abstract)
11:00
Optimal Mechanisms for Demand Response: An Indifference Set Approach (abstract)
11:20
Battery Operations in Electricity Markets: Strategic Behavior and Distortions (abstract)
11:40
Optimal Battery Placement in Power Grid (abstract)
12:00
Risk Sharing Among Microgrids: Connectivity Requirements and Optimal Control (abstract)
10:40-12:20 Session LAVA02: Semantics in Communications
Location: RM1
10:40
Private Counterfactual Retrieval (abstract)
11:00
Rate-Distortion-Perception Trade-off in Summarization (abstract)
PRESENTER: Aylin Yener
11:20
Towards a Unification of Logic and Information Theory (abstract)
11:40
Zero Perception Error Rate-Distortion for Semantic Communication (abstract)
10:40-12:20 Session VSGA01: Robust Inference and Learning I
Location: RM4
10:40
Pessimism for Zero-Shot Transfer in RL (abstract)
11:00
A Unified Principle of Pessimism for Offline Reinforcement Learning under Model Mismatch (abstract)
11:20
Theoretically Grounded Framework for LLM Watermarking: A Distribution-Adaptive Approach (abstract)
11:40
A Malliavin Calculus based Weak-Derivative Approach for Training Neural Stochastic Differential Equations (abstract)
12:00
Robust Conditional Value-at-Risk Based Risk-Sensitive Reinforcement Learning (abstract)
10:40-12:20 Session YXGH01: Learning, Optimization, and Games
Chair:
Location: RM3
10:40
Reliable and Adaptive Stochastic Optimization in the Face of Messy Data (abstract)
11:00
Learning with Episodic Hypothesis Testing in General Games (abstract)
11:20
On Speeding Up Language Model Evaluation (abstract)
11:40
HardNet: Hard-Constrained Neural Networks (abstract)
12:20-14:30Lunch Break
14:30-16:30 Session AGSB01: Power and Energy Systems
Location: RM1
14:30
Pricing in Discrete Markets Using Copositive Duality (abstract)
14:50
System Opacity Formulations and Applications to Privacy Preservation in Smart Grids (abstract)
15:10
Inexactness of Second-order Cone Relaxations for Calculating Operating Envelopes (abstract)
15:30
Watts and Drops: Co-Scheduling Power and Water in Desalination Plants (abstract)
PRESENTER: Ahmed Alahmed
15:50
Model Expansion to Realize Preferred Topologies (abstract)
16:10
Optimal Setpoints of Current Constrained Converters-Based Resources (abstract)
14:30-16:30 Session BHRS01: Machine Learning II
Location: RM2
14:30
Learning Without Forgetting (abstract)
14:50
Tensor Product Attention Is All You Need (abstract)
15:10
Bridging Lifelong and Multi-Task Representation Learning via Algorithm and Complexity Measure (abstract)
15:30
Asymptotic convexity of wide and shallow neural networks (abstract)
15:50
Editing and inversion of images with flow models (abstract)
14:30-16:30 Session MLZZ01: Diffusion Models and Inverse Problems
Chairs:
Location: RM4
14:30
FlowDAS: A Stochastic Interpolant-based Framework for Data Assimilation (abstract)
14:50
Provable Posterior Sampling with Score-Based Diffusion via Tilted Transport (abstract)
15:10
DarkDiff: Advancing Low-Light Raw Enhancement by Retasking Diffusion Models for Camera ISP (abstract)
15:30
Distillation learns clean generative models from corrupted data (abstract)
14:30-16:30 Session REGS02: Games and Incentives
Location: RM5
14:30
Group Formation through Game Theory and Agent-Based Modeling: Spatial Cohesion, Heterogeneity, and Resource Pooling (abstract)
14:50
Coordination Games on Multiplex Networks: Consensus and Convergence of Opinion Dynamics (abstract)
15:10
On Myopia in Rationally Inattentive Dynamic Information Acquisition (abstract)
15:30
A Noncooperative Solution for Coalition Formation and Payoff Negotiation (abstract)
15:50
Compression for Incentivization (abstract)
14:30-16:30 Session SMHZ01: Verification and Learning I
Location: RM3
14:30
Learning Neural Control Barrier Functions from Demonstrations (abstract)
14:50
Conservative Perception Models for Probabilistic Model Checking (abstract)
15:10
Co-Optimization of Perception and Control for Autonomous Systems (abstract)
15:30
Failure Prediction from Limited Hardware Demonstrations (abstract)
15:50
Abstractions for Scalable Analysis of AI-enabled Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) (abstract)
16:10
Compositional Verification of Autonomous Systems (abstract)
Thursday, September 18th

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08:30-10:10 Session BHRS03: Resource Allocation in Networks I
Location: RM2
08:30
Monotone dynamics in network control (abstract)
08:50
Join-the-Shortest-Queue with Markov-Modulated Parameters: Poisson Equation and Transform Techniques (abstract)
09:10
Sequential policies and the distribution of their total rewards in dynamic and stochastic knapsack problems (abstract)
09:30
Target-Following Online Resource Allocation Using Proxy Assignments (abstract)
09:50
Mixing Times for Reversible Countable State Markov Chains: A case study of the Erlang-C queue (abstract)
08:30-10:10 Session GFVV01: Sequential Methods
Location: RM4
08:30
Dual-Sensor Quickest Change Detection with Sampling Control (abstract)
08:50
Bandit-Based Sequential Client Scheduling in Federated Learning (abstract)
09:10
Sequential Change Point Detection via Denoising Score Matching (abstract)
09:30
Cluster-Aware Causal Mixer for Sequential Change Detection in Multivariate Time Series (abstract)
09:50
Optimal Bounded-Influence Procedure for Robust Sequential Change-Point Detection (abstract)
08:30-10:10 Session REGS03: Network Spread and Secrecy
Location: RM3
08:30
Towards a Nudge-Theoretic Cyber Deception Framework (abstract)
PRESENTER: Swastik Brahma
08:50
On Subset Retrieval and Group Testing Problems with Differential Privacy Constraints (abstract)
09:10
Approximately Optimal Toll Design for Efficiency and Equity in Arc-Based Traffic Assignment Models (abstract)
09:30
Efficient and Privacy-Preserving Binary Dot Product via Multi-Party Computation (abstract)
09:50
If the Virus Respected Queues (abstract)
08:30-10:10 Session REGS04: Learning and Dynamics
Location: RM5
08:30
A theoretical basis for model collapse in recursive training (abstract)
08:50
Soft Training: Method for Neural Network Learning (abstract)
09:10
New Convergence Rates for Function Approximation Using Kernel Methods (abstract)
09:30
Joint Problems in Learning Multiple Dynamical Systems (abstract)
09:50
Artificial Parameter Based Approximate Solutions of Non-Symmetric Matrix Riccati Differential Equation (abstract)
08:30-10:10 Session SBTB01: Incentive and Information Design
Location: RM1
08:30
LLM-Stackelberg Games: Conjectural Reasoning Equilibria, Meta-Cognition, and Applications to Spearphishing (abstract)
08:50
Deception against Game-Theoretic Learning in Complex Adaptive Systems (abstract)
09:10
Experimentation in the Presence of Strategic Buyers: Unbiased Estimation Under Intertemporal Substitution (abstract)
09:30
Persuasion under Dynamic Trust: Parametric Sender Behavior (abstract)
10:10-10:30Break
10:30-12:10 Session BHRSO4: Resource Allocation in Networks II
Location: RM2
10:30
From signaling to interviews in random matching markets (abstract)
10:50
Stochastic model and decomposition schemes for relaxation oscillator based SAT solver (abstract)
11:10
Scheduling with Uncertain Holding Costs and its Application to Content Moderation (abstract)
11:30
Projection-based Lyapunov method for fully heterogeneous weakly-coupled MDPs (abstract)
11:50
Dynamic Matching with Post-allocation Service and its Application to Refugee Resettlement (abstract)
10:30-12:10 Session LAVA03: AI for Science
Location: RM1
10:30
Learning and predicting uncertain dynamical systems from data (abstract)
10:50
Hierarchical Implicit Neural Operators (abstract)
11:10
Confronting Uncertainty in AI for Science (abstract)
11:30
Foundation Models for Spatio-temporal Physics (abstract)
11:50
Automation and generative AI accelerated design of bio-therapeutics (abstract)
10:30-12:10 Session REGS05: Information Theory
Location: RM4
10:30
Exact Channel Simulation under Exponential Cost (abstract)
10:50
An Achievable Rate Region for Hypothesis Testing and User Identification with Multiple Sources (abstract)
PRESENTER: Vamoua Yachongka
11:10
Distributed Hypothesis Testing and the Output Statistics of Random Binning (abstract)
PRESENTER: Siming Sun
11:30
Source-Channel Coding in Multiple-Access Channels with Correlated Sources (abstract)
11:50
On Explicit Families of Outer Bounds for Broadcast Networks (abstract)
10:30-12:10 Session REGS06: Quantum and Codes
Location: RM3
10:30
Reduced Complexity Encoding of Non-binary Quasi Cyclic Low-Density Parity-Check Codes (abstract)
10:50
Relaying Quantum Information (abstract)
11:10
A Cutting-plane Method for Semidefinite Programming with Potential Applications on Noisy Quantum Devices (abstract)
11:30
Winning Rates of (n, k) Quantum Coset Monogamy Games (abstract)
12:10-13:40Lunch Break
13:40-15:40 Session BHRS02: Networks, Algorithms, and Inference
Location: RM4
13:40
The Sum of Leaf Weights in the Minimum Spanning Tree of the Complete Graph (abstract)
14:00
Towards an optimal solution to NMF (abstract)
14:20
A Proof of The Changepoint Detection Threshold Conjecture in Preferential Attachment Models (abstract)
14:40
Active Generative Models for Inference and Learning in Complex Physical World (abstract)
15:00
Reliable Inference at Scale Using Graph Structure (abstract)
13:40-15:40 Session GFVV02: Sequential Methods II
Location: RM1
13:40
Optimal Change Detection in Multi-Armed Bandit (abstract)
14:00
Truncated LinUCB for Stochastic Linear Bandits (abstract)
14:20
Online Kernel CUSUM for Change-Point Detection (abstract)
14:40
On Prophet Inequalities for Markov Rewards (abstract)
15:00
Sequential Procedures for Early Detection of Machine Faults (abstract)
15:20
Quickest Quantum Change Point Detection (abstract)
13:40-15:40 Session ISAV01: Recent Trends in Wireless Communications
Location: RM2
13:40
Near-Field Quiet Zone Using Passive XL-RIS for 6G-IoT Coexistence in the Upper Mid-Band (abstract)
14:00
On Secrecy Capacity of Binary Beampointing Channels with Block Memory and Feedback (abstract)
14:20
The Pulse-Shaping Trojan: Refinements and New Results (abstract)
14:40
Optimizing Age of Information without Knowing the Age of Information (abstract)
15:00
On Estimation of Angles of Arrival in Monostatic ISAC Without Instantaneous Transmit CSI at the Transmiter (abstract)
15:20
Interpreting learned error-correcting codes (abstract)
13:40-15:40 Session REGS07: Deep Retrieval
Location: RM5
13:40
Joint Constellation and Labeling Design for Gaussian Interference Channels via Autoencoders (abstract)
14:00
Regionally Robust Autoencoder-Based Channel Codes (abstract)
14:20
DPIR: Deep Predictive Interference-Aware Routing for Wireless Networks (abstract)
14:40
Single-Server SPIR over Binary Erasure Channels: Benefits of Noisy Side Information (abstract)
15:00
Leaky Multi-Message Private Information Retrieval with Differential Privacy Guarantees (abstract)
15:20
Improved Achievable Rate for Single Server SPIR over BEC (abstract)
13:40-15:40 Session SMHZ02: Verification and Learning II
Location: RM3
13:40
Is Neural Network Verification Useful and What Is Next? (abstract)
14:00
Generating and Checking DNN Verification Proofs (abstract)
14:20
StarV: A Qualitative and Quantitative Verification Framework for Learning-enabled Autonomy (abstract)
14:40
Reachable and Invariant Sets of Neural Controlled Systems via a Monotone Embedding (abstract)
15:00
Analytical Lyapunov Function Discovery: An RL-based Generative Approach (abstract)
15:20
Bridging Learning and Reasoning: From Solvers to LLMs (abstract)
18:00-19:00Social Hour at Alice Campbell Alumni Center
19:00-20:30Banquet Dinner at Alice Campbell Alumni Center
Friday, September 19th

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08:30-10:10 Session REGS08: Informational Characterization
Location: RM3
08:30
A Precise Performance Analysis of the Randomized Singular Value Decomposition (abstract)
08:50
Estimating Error in Natural Distribution Estimation (abstract)
09:10
Linking Diffusion Models & I-MMSE (abstract)
09:30
Bounds on the Privacy Amplification of Arbitrary Channels via the Contraction of $f_\alpha$-Divergence (abstract)
09:50
Information-Theoretic Outer-bounds from Sphere-Packing, Compactness, and Zero-One Laws (abstract)
08:30-10:10 Session VSGA02: Robust Inference and Learning II
Location: RM2
08:30
Transformers Provably Learn Symbolic Multi-step Reasoning via Chain of Thought (abstract)
08:50
Reinforcement Learning Design for Quickest Change Detection - Extended Abstract (abstract)
09:10
Challenges of Reliable Training and Evaluation of Large Language Models (abstract)
09:30
Follow-the-Perturbed-Leader with Between-Action Dependence (abstract)
08:30-10:10 Session YXRC01: Economics and Computation
Chair:
Location: RM1
08:30
Toward a Theory of Data Ecology: Understanding and Steering Data Ecosystems (abstract)
08:50
Online Bipartite Matching with Advice (abstract)
09:10
Online Fair Allocation of Perishable Resources (abstract)
09:30
The Tarski Search Problem: Algorithms, Complexity, and Open Questions (abstract)
09:50
Optimal Data Acquisition with Privacy-Aware Agents (abstract)
10:10-10:40Break
10:40-12:20 Session ISLA01: Information Theory, Statistics, and Data Science
Location: RM4
10:40
Learning and inference from temporally dependent data (abstract)
11:00
Ordinal-Poisson Causal Discovery (abstract)
11:20
Focal Loss: Statistical and Information-Theoretic Perspectives (abstract)
11:40
Synchronizing Probabilities in Model-Driven Compression (abstract)
12:00
A FREQUENTIST THEORY FOR M-POSTERIORS: ASYMPTOTIC AND ROBUSTNESS PROPERTIES (abstract)
10:40-12:20 Session REGS09: Dynamics
Location: RM1
10:40
Optimal Sampling and Scheduling for Remote Fusion Estimation of Correlated Wiener Processes (abstract)
PRESENTER: Elif Uysal
11:00
Optimizing Preventive and Reactive Defense Resource Allocation with Uncertain Sensor Signals (abstract)
11:20
Error-Sensitive Dynamic Calibration for Online Optimization with Switching Costs (abstract)
11:40
Control of Dynamical Systems with Multiplicative Observation Noise with Unknown Distribution Parameters (abstract)
12:00
Problem-dependent convergence bounds for randomized linear gradient compression (abstract)
10:40-12:20 Session REGS10: Massive Inference
Location: RM2
10:40
BayesFlow++: A Unified Framework for Amortized Bayesian Inference in Complex Systems (abstract)
11:00
On the Sign Structure of the Ridge Estimator for Nonnegative Linear Mappings (abstract)
11:20
Hybrid Atomic Norm Sparse/Diffuse Channel Estimation (abstract)
11:40
Scaling Wideband Massive MIMO Radar via Beamspace Dimension Reduction (abstract)
12:00
Multi-Cell MMSE Processing and Pilot Assignment in Massive MIMO under Correlated Fading (abstract)
PRESENTER: Azadeh Vosoughi
10:40-12:20 Session REGS11: Network Engineering
Location: RM3
10:40
Optimal Service Mode Assignment in a Simple Computation Offloading System (abstract)
11:00
Distributed Caching of Transient Contents in a Tandem of Caches (abstract)
11:20
Variable Min-Cut Max-Flow Bounds and Algorithms in Finite Regime (abstract)
11:40
Version Age of Information with Contact Mobility in Gossip Networks (abstract)
12:00
Minimum-Latency Reliable Routing in Interference-Powered Networks (abstract)