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In Japan koi symbolize strength, courage, patience and success through perseverance.
The KOI Combinatorics Lectures is a joint venture between combinatorialists from the Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana area.
The goal of this series of meetings is to foster and build intergenerational friendship and collaboration between researchers broadly defined (graduate students, postdocs, faculty) in the KOI area.
Organizing Committee:
Saúl A. Blanco (IU), Mihai Ciucu (IU), Richard Ehrenborg (UK), Eric Katz (OSU), Margaret Readdy (UK)
The KOI Combinatorics Lectures are funded by a generous grant from
the National Science Foundation (NSF DMS 2435236)
The organizers would like to acknowledge The Ohio State University for their generous support.
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Fifth meeting: October 3, 2026 (in-person)
Location: Ohio State University, Columbus OH
Local Organizing Committee:
Cesar Cuenca (OSU), Eric Katz (OSU)
Speakers: TBA
There will also be a Colloquium talk on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Conference Schedule:
Friday, October 2, 2026
03:14 (π time) Colloquium Tea
04:15 - 05:10 pm Colloquium Talk
06:00 pm Colloquium Dinner
Saturday, October 3, 2026
All Saturday lectures are held in TBA.
09:00 - 09:59 am Arrival/Registration/Meet and Greet/Poster set up time
09:59 - 10:00 am Welcome, Welcome speech
10:00 - 11:00 am Speaker, "TBA"
11:00 - 11:30 am Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:30 pm Speaker, "TBA"
12:30 - 02:30 pm Lunch Break
02:30 - 03:14 pm The Koi Pond Panel
03:14 (π time) - 04:09 pm Tea Time and the One Picture/One Theorem Poster Session
04:10 - 05:10 pm Speaker, "TBA"
05:11 - 05:20 pm Conference Photo
06:00 pm - Conference Dinner
Talk Titles and Abstracts:
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One Picture One Theorem Poster Session Presenters:
Parking:
Parking:
Tuttle Garage: 2050 Tuttle Park Pl. Columbus, OH 43210 map
Lane Avenue Garage: 2105 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 map
Map of all parking garages on campus: OSU parking map
Hotel information:
Soon...
KOI Lunch List:
Registration: Soon...
Funding: The NSF DMS conference grant for the KOI Combinatorics Lectures provides partial funding for participant travel and local costs. Priority will be placed on funding those individuals to participate who do not have access to other federal support, or who are students, post-doctoral scholars, or from underrepresented groups.
Funding request form: (due TBA)
Childcare and family care conference resources: In order to encourage participants whose attendance is contingent in having childcare or family care in place, the NSF has generously provided childcare and family care support. Please indicate any need when you register.
Pre-registered Participants (so far):
Non-discrimination statement and conduct: The KOI Combinatorics Lectures promotes and encourages a welcoming environment for individuals from all backgrounds. We actively promote participation from all career stages and from all backgrounds.
Our goal is to foster a wonderful learning community and exchange of ideas. As per Federal regulations, there is a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, national origin, veteran or service status, disability, any other protected category, or identity. We expect all participants to conduct themselves conscientiously and respectfully. We will not allow harassment or inappropriate behavior. Conference organizers have full discretion to enforce this policy.
If you wish to be added to the KOI Combinatorics Lectures mailing list, please send an e-mail to: koi.combinatorics@gmail.com.
Last updated: July 5, 2026
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