Future of Information Retrieval Research in the Age of Generative AI

Workshop Report

July 19-20, 2024

Washington DC
Washington D.C., DC, USA

Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the field of Information Retrieval (IR) stands at the intersection of traditional search methodologies and cutting-edge machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies. As we witness the proliferation of generative AI-driven models, such as diffusion and large language models, it becomes increasingly evident that the boundaries of IR research are expanding. This workshop aims to bring together a group of experts with diverse backgrounds to delve into the myriad challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of generative AI and information retrieval.

Together, we will chart the course for the future of IR research, where generative AI plays a central role in reshaping how we discover and interact with information.

Agenda

July 19, 2024 (Friday)

08:15 AM	Breakfast, Pre-workshop survey
09:00 AM	Welcome, Definitions, Level-setting, Introductions, Prior workshops
09:40 AM	Session 1: GenAI4IR: where/how can IR benefit from using GenAI
10:25 AM	Session 2: IR4GenAI: where/how can GenAI benefit from IR
11:10 AM	Coffee Break
11:30 AM	Research Ideas Discussion: Broaden and downselect
12:15 PM	Group Photo and Museum Tour
01:00 PM	Lunch
02:00 PM	Breakout Session A Groupings
02:15 PM	Breakout Session A Discussions
03:30 PM	Report Outs
04:00 PM	Breakout Session A Wrap-Up and Writing
06:30 PM	Dinner at Opaline (Sofitel Lafayette Square Hotel)

July 20, 2024 (Saturday)

08:15 AM	Breakfast
09:00 AM	Day 2 Opening and Breakout Session 2 Grouping
09:15 AM	Breakout Session B Discussions
10:30 AM	Coffe Break
11:00 AM	Report Outs
11:30 AM	Breakout session B Wrap-up and Writing (and post-workshop survey)
12:30 PM	Lunch
01:30 PM	Workshop Wrap-Up and Report Writing plans
02:30 PM	Closing and discussing the next steps