The Aims of the Symposium
IMOL 2027 will bring together researchers from AI, machine learning, robotics, cognitive science, psychology, biology, and related disciplines to share and discuss the latest advancements in intrinsically motivated and open-ended learning. The symposium will showcase cross-disciplinary research aimed at understanding and building adaptive systems capable of operating in open-ended, unpredictable environments. It will focus on mechanisms inspired by intrinsic motivation—those that enable humans and animals to explore, learn, and develop autonomously through self-generated goals and internal drives—as well as theoretical foundations, algorithmic innovations, cognitive and biological insights, and real-world applications of open-ended learning.
Symposium Details
Symposium Location: Dipoli, Aalto University, Finland
Symposium Dates: October 20–22, 2027 (2.5 days, incl. morning of the 22nd)
Registration: Required for active participants, details to be announced. A small fee will be charged to cover catering costs (lower rates for students, incl. PhD candidates).
Local drop-ins: Local drop-in attendees are welcome. Available spots will be provided on a fist-come first-serve basis. No registration possible.
Financial Support
We are grateful for financial and organisational support by the Aalto Science Institute (ASci) and the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT).Coming Soon
We expect to update this website with details on participation and the programme in late 2026 / early 2027.Stay Connected
The IMOL symposium series is an activity of the wider IMOL Community research network. Join the mailing list or join our Discord community.For enquiries, please contact: imol2027@aalto.fi