This summer school and collaboration workshop will engage junior researchers in cutting-edge topics in applied algebra, combinatorics, and applications, especially coding theory, cryptography, and their interplay. It will facilitate connections and collaboration to advance common research agendas while introducing doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior faculty to experts in the field. 

The format of the summer school consists of morning sessions, which lay the foundation for discussions, followed by lunch and an early afternoon session. These sessions serve as anchors and launch points for collaborative projects. The remainder of the day is reserved for small group working sessions.