About

BNP Networking Workshop

The University of Seoul invites you to attend the 4th BNP Networking Workshop, to be held at the University of Seoul (Centennial Memorial Hall) from July 6 (MON) to July 10 (FRI), 2026.

The Bayesian Nonparametric Networking Workshop has been held biennially since its inaugural event in 2022 in Cyprus. The BNP Section launched this series to create smaller, informal gatherings with the following goals:

  • To provide a flexible schedule with dedicated slots for early-career researchers.
  • To establish and strengthen local networks while broadening the appeal of BNP.
  • To foster brainstorming and innovation.

In 2026, the workshop will take place immediately after the ISBA World Meeting in Nagoya, Japan, offering an excellent opportunity to spark engaging discussions and promote deeper networking within the BNP community—particularly valuable for junior researchers.

Workshop Venue

Registration

Workshop Registration & Information

Registration Fees

Early Bird
Until April 30, 2026
ISBA Member $300
Non-Member $400
Student Member $150
Student Non-Member $200
Regular
May 1 – May 31, 2026
ISBA Member $350
Non-Member $450
Student Member $200
Student Non-Member $250
Late Registration
Starts June 1, 2026
ISBA Member $400
Non-Member $500
Student Member $250
Student Non-Member $300

Additional Information

Workshop Banquet

The workshop banquet will be held on Thursday evening (July 9, 2026) and will feature a traditional Korean samulnori performance. Attendance is optional, and the cost is $65 per person. You can select this option during registration.

Half-Day Excursion

A half-day excursion is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon (July 8, 2026). A tentative itinerary is available here. Participation is optional, and the cost is $45 per person. You can select this option during registration.

Travel Award for Junior Researchers

Apply Now: Junior Researcher Travel Awards – Deadline April 30

We are accepting applications for the junior researcher travel award until April 30, 2026. The registration page includes options to apply for the awards. We will review all applications and notify applicants of our decisions by mid-May.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds, minus 20% to cover transaction fees, will be available until May 31, 2026. No refunds will be available after that date. Please contact the ISBA Administrator (admin@bayesian.org) to process cancellations.

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Updates

Announcements

Visa Support and Invitation Letters

The BNP Networking Local Organizing Committee is happy to assist participants with official invitation letters for visa applications.

If you require one to enter the Republic of Korea, please email your request to 2026bnpseoul@gmail.com along with your registration confirmation once you have registered.

Please note that this letter does not constitute a commitment by the organizers to provide any financial support

For inquiries, please contact: 2026bnpseoul@gmail.com

Official Conference Hotel

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences

  • Location: Dongdaemun, Seoul, Republic of Korea
  • Limited quantity: Total 30 rooms (10 rooms per type × 3 types)
Note: Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited quantity.
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Lecturers

Foundational Lecturers

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Antonio Lijoi

Bocconi University
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Igor Prünster

Bocconi University
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Peter Mueller

University of Texas at Austin
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Judith Rousseau

University of Oxford and Université Paris Dauphine-PSL
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Erik Sudderth

University of California, Irvine

Committee

Local Organizing Committee

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CHAIR | Joungyoun Kim

University of Seoul
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Minwoo Chae

POSTECH
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Juhee Lee

University of California, Santa Cruz
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Gyuhyeong Goh

Kyungpook National University
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Jong-June Jeon

University of Seoul

Committee

Scientific Committee

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CHAIR | Long Nguyen

University of Michigan
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Cecilia Balocchi

University of Edinburgh
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Xenia Miscouridou

University of Cyprus, Imperial College London
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Federico Camerlenghi

University of Milano-Bicocca
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Botond Szabo

Bocconi University
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Yanxun Xu

Johns Hopkins University
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Andrea Cremaschi

IE University
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Weining Shen

University of California, Irvine
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Juho Lee

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
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Minwoo Chae

Pohang University of Science and Technology

Contribution

Call for Contributed Talks & Posters

The Scientific Committee invites the submission of proposals for Contributed Talks and Posters for the 4th BNP Networking Workshop, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, from July 6 to July 10, 2026.

This meeting is part of a workshop series that aims to create an informal event to establish and strengthen local networks and collaborations in Bayesian nonparametrics, with many speaking slots dedicated to early career researchers. There will be foundation lectures given by well-known experts and invited talk sessions featuring latest research.

Submission Deadline

January 31, 2026

Decision Notification

Mid-February 2026

Contributed Talks

15-20 minutes
(July 6-10, 2026)

Poster Session

Approximately 2 hours
(July 7, 2026)

Important Policy: A one-oral-presentation-per-person policy will be in effect for the 4th BNP Networking Workshop. Each participant may give at most one (1) oral presentation. All talks, discussions, panel discussions, and posters count as an oral presentation.

If you have not yet submitted a proposal but would still like to present a poster, please email the committee at bnp.seoul.2026@gmail.com with your title and abstract.

Contributed Talk Submission closed

Contact and Venue

Contact Us

Workshop Venue

163, Seoulsiripdae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Email Us

bnp.seoul.2026@gmail.com

Our Workshop is

Co-hosted by

The 4th BNP Networking Workshop is co-hosted by the Korean Statistical Society (KSS) and the Nonparametrics Section of International Society of Bayesian Analysis (ISBA).