Thinking of the network as a channel should help us to understand these challenges. The time is right to explore in depth the interface among coding theory, theoretical computer science, information theory, and parts of theoretical mathematics. The new and exciting applied problems arising from new information technologies are calling for interdisciplinary approaches. And the theoretical problems have already shown themselves to be ripe for cross-fertilization among techniques and methods. There will be a mix of research talks and practitioner presentations.
Some funds are available for travel and local support.