GLOW aims to create an inclusive and accessible environment that encourages interaction, especially for junior researchers and those outside major research labs. 

• Interactive Discussions: Unlike traditional reading groups dominated by long presentations, GLOW emphasizes small group discussions, breakout rooms, and active participation.

• Diverse Formats: Our sessions will rotate through various formats, including 30-minute paper presentations followed by discussions, expert panel deep dives on specific topics, interview-style Q&A sessions with authors, and spotlight sessions for spontaneous brainstorming or early-stage ideas.

• Thematic Focus: We plan to explore big themes over multiple sessions, such as invariance, expressivity, and the role of transformers in graph learning.