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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · 2d

IFAAMAS, the International Foundation for Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems, is pleased to announce the call for the 2025 Victor Lesser Distinguished Dissertation Award. The award includes a certificate and a 1500 EUR payment.

Submission link: forms.gle/xzfax1VCTVim...

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · 14d

Meet the Team Behind #AAMAS 2026! We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible Organizing Committee members who are working to bring 25th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems to life!

For more information, visit:https://cyprusconferences.org/aamas2026

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · 16d

For exclusive content, live updates, and interactive discussions, make sure you’re following #AAMAS2026 on social media! Engage with fellow attendees & stay informed. Follow us now:

👉 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/aama...
👉 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/aama...
👉 Twitter: x.com/AAMASConfere...

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · 19d

Meet the Team Behind #AAMAS 2026! We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible Organizing Committee members who are working to bring 25th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems to life!

For more information, visit: cyprusconferences.org/aamas2026

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · 27d

The abstracts submission deadline for the main technical tracks is fast approaching! Don't miss your chance to present your research in Cyprus and connect with top experts in Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems🔔

📅 Submission deadline: October 1, 2025
#AAMAS2026 #Cyprus #AutonomousAgents

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · Sep 3

Between AAMAS 2026 sessions, why not explore the history of Paphos? Here are the must-visit monuments and cultural sites to check out.

🔗 cyprusconferences.org/paphos-cultu...

#AAMAS2026 #Cyprus #AutonomousAgents #MultiAgent Systems

Must-Visit Cultural Landmarks in Paphos

Discover the rich cultural Paphos attractions, featuring ancient sites, and historical landmarks. Explore Paphos fascinating heritage

cyprusconferences.org

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · Aug 28

Looking to take part in #AAMAS2026? Check out the exciting opportunities to contribute:

🔹 Doctoral Consortium Contributions
🔹 Workshops
🔹 Tutorials
🔹 Competitions

👉 Be part of the global community shaping the future of autonomous agents and multiagent systems: cyprusconferences.org/aamas2026

#AI

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎓 Are you interested in participating in #AAMAS2026?

🔹 Blue Sky Ideas Special Track
🔹 JAAMAS Track
🔹 AAAI Track
🔹 Demonstrations

👉 Explore the details and join us in shaping the future of autonomous agents and multiagent systems: cyprusconferences.org/aamas2026

#ArtificialIntelligence

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · Aug 20

This is your opportunity to contribute to Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems. Present your findings, exchange ideas, and grow your professional network in Paphos, Cyprus.

🔗 Official Website: cyprusconferences.org/aamas2026

#AAMAS2026 #Cyprus

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · Jul 2

A conference in Paphos isn’t just about meetings and speeches—it’s about the full experience! 🎊 Don’t let AAMAS 2026 be just another gathering. Check out these exciting activities for hosts to elevate the experience! 🚀

🔗 cyprusconferences.org/paphos-sight...
#AAMAS2026

Top Activities in Paphos: From Ancient Ruins to Coastal Wonders

Explore the top places to visit in Paphos, from ancient ruins to beautiful beaches. Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of this stunning Cypriot city

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · Jun 12

The 25th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems is coming to Cyprus this year.

youtu.be/aAGHxUPZInY

#AAMAS2026 #Cyprus #AutonomousAgents

AAMAS 2026 | 25th International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems

YouTube video by Easy Conferences

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · May 23

The afternoon sessions of AAMAS 2025 have started! Join your interested sessions and discuss with the speakers!

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Manfred Diaz @manfreddiaz.bsky.social · May 23

@aamasconf.bsky.social 2025 was very special for us! We had the opportunity. to present a tutorial on general evaluation of AI agents, and we got a best paper award! Congrats, @sharky6000.bsky.social and the team! 🎉

Marc Lanctot @sharky6000.bsky.social · May 23

That's a wrap for day #4 @aamasconf.bsky.social . I did not present anything today but I am honored that we received the best paper award!

Thanks to everyone who made it happen! 👇 1/2

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Milind Tambe @milindtambe-ai.bsky.social · May 23

Our two papers this morning at AAMAS2025:

Bayesian Collaborative Bandits with Thompson Sampling for Improved Outreach in Maternal Health
(Ambassador)

On Diffusion Models for Multi-Agent Partial Observability: Shared Attractors, Error Bounds, and Composite Flow
(Richard)

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · May 23

We will be starting the day with a keynote talk from Professor Virginia Dignum, so be sure to get here for 9:00am!

TITLE: Responsible AI and Autonomous Agents: Governance, Ethics, and Sustainable Innovation

📍Ambassador Ballroom Salons 1+2

🕑 9:00am - 10:00am

ABSTRACT: As AI systems become increasingly autonomous and embedded in socio-technical environments, balancing innovation with social responsibility grows increasingly urgent. Multi-agent systems and autonomous agents offer valuable insights into decision-making, coordination, and adaptability, yet their deployment raises critical ethical and governance challenges. How can we ensure that AI aligns with human values, operates transparently, and remains accountable within complex social and economic ecosystems? This talk explores the intersection of AI ethics, governance, and agent-based perspectives, drawing on my work in AI policy and governance, as well as prior research on agents, agent organizations, formal models, and decision-making frameworks. Recent advancements are reshaping AI not just as a technology but as a socio-technical process that functions in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments. As such, addressing accountability, normative reasoning, and value alignment requires a multidisciplinary approach. A central focus of this talk is the role of governance structures, regulatory mechanisms, and institutional oversight in ensuring AI remains both trustworthy and adaptable. Drawing on recent AI policy research, I will examine strategies for embedding ethical constraints in AI design, the role of explainability in agent decision-making, and how multi-agent coordination informs regulatory compliance. Rather than viewing regulation as a barrier, will show that responsible governance is an enabler of sustainable innovation, driving public trust, business differentiation, and long-term technological progress. By integrating insights from agent-based modeling, AI policy frameworks, and governance strategies, this talk underscores the importance of designing AI systems that are both socially responsible and technically robust. Ultimately, ensuring AI serves the common good requires a multidisciplinary approach—one that combines formal models, ethical consideratio…

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · May 23

We will be starting the day with a keynote talk from Professor Virginia Dignum, so be sure to get here for 9:00am!

TITLE: Responsible AI and Autonomous Agents: Governance, Ethics, and Sustainable Innovation

📍Ambassador Ballroom Salons 1+2

🕑 9:00am - 10:00am

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · May 23

Good morning everyone and welcome to the 5th (and final) day of #AAMAS25 !

Conference proceedings are currently available here 👇

aamas2025.org/index.php/pr...

Proceedings – AAMAS 2025 Detroit

aamas2025.org

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Marc Lanctot @sharky6000.bsky.social · May 23

Day #5 and last day 😭 @aamasconf.bsky.social

We'll be presenting one more paper called "Learning in Games with Progressive Hiding" by @benhey.bsky.social and myself.

Poster @ 10am, talk @ 11:30am.

arxiv.org/abs/2409.03875

This is an application of progressive hedging to learning in games:

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Marc Lanctot @sharky6000.bsky.social · May 23

That's a wrap for day #4 @aamasconf.bsky.social . I did not present anything today but I am honored that we received the best paper award!

Thanks to everyone who made it happen! 👇 1/2

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · May 22

Thats a wrap on day 4 of #AAMAS25 !

Thank you everyone for your amazing talks, posters, and demos.

We hope to see many of you shortly for our banquet/networking event at the Colony Club (Don't forget your ticket!)

www.forbesdetroit.com/colony-club....

Colony Club | Detroit Event Venue for Weddings and Private Events

www.forbesdetroit.com

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · May 22

Starts in 5 minutes!

AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · May 22

Don't miss the invited talk today by Professor Shlomo Zilberstein, recipient of the 2025 ACM/SIGAI Autonomous Agents Research Award!

TITLE: The Long Road to Long-Term Autonomy

📍Location: Ambassador Ballroom Salons 1+2
🕑 Time: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

#AAMAS25

ABSTRACT: Long-term autonomy refers to the ability of intelligent agents to operate independently for extended periods, adapting to changing environments, managing limited resources, and maintaining reliable performance with minimal human oversight. This talk presents a series of research contributions from my lab that address the fundamental challenges of long-term autonomy. These include metareasoning mechanisms for managing deliberation before action; concurrent reasoning and execution for responsiveness in real time; planning and acting under uncertainty and partial observability; operating in complex open-world settings with an unbounded number of other agents; learning self-competence models to guide action selection and determine when to seek assistance; and techniques for aligning agent behavior with human values and objectives through rich, interpretable feedback such as demonstrations and explanations. Ultimately, the objective of long-term autonomy is not to eliminate human involvement but to enable scalable and cost-effective collaboration between humans and intelligent agents.

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · May 22

Discussions, energy, and enthusiasm!

Session 3: Demos and posters
📍3rd floor, Ontario Exhibit Hall
#AAMAS2025

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · May 22

Don't miss the invited talk today by Professor Shlomo Zilberstein, recipient of the 2025 ACM/SIGAI Autonomous Agents Research Award!

TITLE: The Long Road to Long-Term Autonomy

📍Location: Ambassador Ballroom Salons 1+2
🕑 Time: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

#AAMAS25

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Marc Lanctot @sharky6000.bsky.social · May 21

Day #3 @aamasconf.bsky.social ! Tutorials and workshops were amazing 🤩 Got to catch up with some old friends and make new ones. 👍

This morning I'll be presenting Soft Condorcet Optimization for Ranking of General Agents. Poster at 10am and talk at 10:45. Come check it out!

Thread here 👇

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AAMAS.2026 @aamasconf.bsky.social · May 22

Have anything at AAMAS you want to share? Be sure to use tag #AAMAS25 or tag us @aamasconf.bsky.social !

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