EURO-k Conference

08/09/2026

Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in ROADEM’27, the 3rd International Conference of the Moroccan Association of Operational Research and Decision Support, which will be held on May 5–6, 2027, at the International University of Rabat, Morocco.
Under the theme “Decision Making in the AI Era”, ROADEM’27 will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, engineers, and students working in Operations Research, Optimization, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, and Decision Support.
This edition will take place in Rabat, the vibrant and authentic capital of Morocco, offering an excellent setting for scientific exchange, networking, and international collaboration.
Participants may contribute with either a full paper or a short paper.
The conference will feature outstanding keynote speakers:
Daniel Kuhn — EPFL, Switzerland
Michèle Sebag — CNRS / Université Paris-Saclay, France
My T. Thai — University of Florida, USA
Marc Schoenauer — INRIA, France
ROADEM’27 will also include a dedicated Industrial Forum, strengthening interactions between academia and industry.
Key dates:
Full Paper Submission Deadline: December 15, 2026
Full Paper Notification: January 15, 2027
Short Paper Submission Deadline: February 20, 2027
Conference website:
https://roadem2027.sciencesconf.org/?lang=en
We would be grateful if you could circulate this Call for Papers within your networks, mailing lists, departments, and professional communities.
We look forward to welcoming you to Rabat for ROADEM’27.
Best regards,
Mustapha Oudani
Chair, ROADEM’27
International University of Rabat, Morocco

Sciencesconf.org

06/09/2026

Dear Friends,
The beautiful IFORS News September 2026 Issue is available for free download. Please click here: https://ifors.org/newsletter/ifors-news-sept2026.pdf. Cordial thanks to all its authors, to the Editor of IFORS News, Prof. Sibel Alumur Alev, and her team of Section Editors, as well as the AC of IFORS under the lead of its Chair Prof. Héctor Cancela.
Please enjoy browsing and reading, informing your friends and discussing.
Warm regards, best wishes, Willi

https://www.ifors.org/september-2026-issue/

03/09/2026

Festschrift Event for Chris Potts

Deadline for in-person registration: Sept 14th.
Online attendance: no deadline (and no registration fee) but please email me for details.



We are holding a one-day mini-conference on September 30, at St Mary’s Football Stadium in Southampton, to celebrate Chris’s academic achievements. Confirmed speakers include Jan Karel Lenstra (University of Amsterdam), Nick Hall (Ohio State University), Julia Bennell (University of Leeds), Tolga Bektas (University of Liverpool), Eddie Anderson (Imperial College London), Bo Chen (Warwick University) and Toni Martinez-Sykora (University of Southampton). Further details and information about how to register can be found in the Eventbrite webpage:


https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/festchrift-event-for-chris-potts-tickets-1988402661888?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true


Refreshments will be available from 09:30 and the first talk will start at 10:00. The event will end around 16:30. A detailed programme will appear on the Eventbrite page in due course.

Sally Brailsford
Emeritus Professor of Management Science
Southampton Business School
University of Southampton
Southampton SO17 1BJ
Tel: 07801 289132
[email protected]
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/business-school/about/staff//scb.page

Emeritus Professor Sally Brailsford is a at the University of Southampton

06/06/2026

Dear Friends,
The beautiful IFORS News June 2026 Issue is available for free download. Please click here: https://ifors.org/newsletter/ifors-news-june2026.pdf. Cordial thanks to all its authors, to the Editor of IFORS News, Prof. Sibel Alumur Alev, and her team of Section Editors, as well as the AC of IFORS under the lead of its Chair Prof. Héctor Cancela.
Please enjoy browsing and reading, informing your friends and discussing.
Warm regards, best wishes, Willi

10/03/2026

Dear OR community,

Just a quick reminder: The deadline for submitting abstracts for IFORS 2026 is fast approaching - March 15!

If you haven't submitted yet, now is the perfect time to optimize your process.

Please visit https://www.euro-online.org/conf/ifors2026/?confdb=ifors2026&page=welcome for abstract submission.

Three years after the last IFORS conference, you have the perfect opportunity to share an unforgettable scientific experience with us in Vienna - one of the world's most unique cities. We look forward to seeing your creative ideas and solutions combined in a well-thought-out model.

The 24th IFORS conference offers the global operational research community an excellent opportunity to reunite in a vibrant city. Vienna's location in the heart of Europe, its excellent infrastructure, short distances, and exceptional quality of life are just some of the city's many strengths. Furthermore, Vienna impresses with its warm hospitality and outstanding range of cultural events.

The University of Vienna, located in the city center and host of IFORS 2026, is the oldest university in the German-speaking world. It offers a broad range of subjects that fosters the development of innovative research areas and strengthens the close collaboration between research fields.

The conference will take place from July 12th to 17th, 2026, in the beautiful city of Vienna, in the heart of Europe – a region known for its vineyards, historic charm, diverse culinary scene, and the imposing Alps nearby. The Sachertorte will give you the energy you need for your presentations and discussions!

Beyond the breathtaking scenery, Vienna offers a rich history, a vibrant arts and music scene with classical, modern, and futuristic influences, and a welcoming atmosphere – ideal for networking with other OR enthusiasts, old friends, and new acquaintances! And of course, no trip to Vienna would be complete without enjoying a genuine Wiener Schnitzel (or one of the local vegetarian options).

A wealth of valuable and important information, including registration details and current news, can be found at https://www.ifors2026.at/home/ and by emailing at [email protected].

We look forward to receiving your abstract and welcoming you to Vienna for a conference full of warmth, joy, and surprises that we will never forget.

Let's not miss this opportunity!

Best regards,

Andrés, Karl, Jan, and Richard

Chairs of the IFORS 2026 Conference

The 24th Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies, Decision Support for a Sustainable World, 12-17 July.

08/03/2026

Dear Friends,
The beautiful IFORS News March 2026 Issue is available for free download. Please click here: https://ifors.org/newsletter/ifors-news-march2026.pdf. Cordial thanks to all its authors, to the Editor of IFORS News, Prof. Sibel Alumur Alev, and her team of Section Editors, as well as the AC of IFORS under the lead of its Chair Prof. Héctor Cancela.
Please enjoy browsing and reading, informing your friends and discussing.
Warm regards, best wishes, Willi
https://www.ifors.org/march-2026-issue/

The International Federation of Operational Research Societies IFORS is an umbrella organization comprising the national Operations Research societies of over forty five countries from four geographical regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, South America

05/12/2025

The 24th Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies: Decision Support for a Sustainable World

12-17 July 2026, Vienna, Austria



Stream “OR for Development”

Dear colleague,



We welcome you to the 24th Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies, 12-17 July 2026, in Vienna, Austria.



The EURO Working Group on Operational Research for Development (EWG ORD) invites submissions to the IFORS 2026 stream on OR for Development. To submit to a particular session, click on the link embedded in the session name. We welcome theoretical, conceptual, and empirical contributions that apply operational research to social, economic, and environmental challenges in any region. Work that advances decision-making, governance, or resilience in developing economies and vulnerable communities is especially encouraged. More on our work in OR for Development see: https://lnkd.in/dEdguD36.





Session Name:

Session chair(s):

Code:

Sustainable and Generative AI in SCM for Emerging Economies

Bruno Kamdem ([email protected])

Sadia Samar Ali ([email protected])

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Advancing Online and Offline Learning in Developing Countries

Fatima Ezzahra Achamrah ([email protected])

Milagros Baldemor ([email protected])

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OR and Health Informatics for Sustainable Societal Development

Helper Zhou ([email protected])

Gordon Dash ([email protected])

Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber ([email protected])

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Climate and Development Economies

Gordon Dash ([email protected])

Nina Kajiji ([email protected])

Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber ([email protected])

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Community OR

Helper Zhou ([email protected])

Gordon Dash ([email protected])

Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber ([email protected])

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Advancing Circular Economy and Urban Sustainability in Developing Countries: The Role of OR

Sadiye Eylul Sadanoglu ([email protected])

Nina Kajiji ([email protected])

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OR for Societal Development

Elise del Rosario ([email protected])

Milagros Baldemor ([email protected])

Jinal Parikh ([email protected])

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Digital twins and Industry 5.0: Building Resilience

Sadia Samar Ali ([email protected])

Helper Zhou ([email protected])

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Stream organizer(s):

Gordon Dash ([email protected])

Nina Kajiji ([email protected])

Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber ([email protected])

The link to the Abstract Submission System is https://www.euro-online.org/conf/ifors2026/

You may submit an abstract in one of your preferred organized sessions by inserting the corresponding Session Code and then putting in your abstract (max. 1500 characters).



Important dates & general information:

1 December 2025 - Opening of abstract submissions

15 March 2026 - Deadline for abstract submissions

25 April 2026 - Early bird registration deadline

25 April 2026 - Final registration deadline for authors

EURO abstract submission system

03/12/2025

Dear Friends,
The beautiful IFORS News December 2025 Issue is available for free download. Please click here: https://www.ifors.org/december-2025-issue/. Cordial thanks to all its authors, to the Editor of IFORS News, Prof. Sibel Alumur Alev, and her team of Section Editors, as well as the AC of IFORS under the lead of its Chair Prof. Héctor Cancela.
Please enjoy browsing and reading, informing your friends and discussing.
Warm regards, best wishes, Willi

25/09/2025

Call for Papers – International Journal of Operational Research Nepal (IJORN)

The International Journal of Operational Research Nepal (IJORN), published by the Operational Research Society of Nepal (ORSN), invites submissions of original research articles, review papers, and case studies in all areas of Operational Research, Management Science, and related disciplines.

IJORN is peer-reviewed, open-access, and indexed in NepJOL (Nepal Journals Online). The journal aims to advance knowledge, promote collaboration, and provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share innovative methods and applications of OR.

Scope of the Journal

Submissions may cover, but are not limited to:

• OR Theory and Methodology • Optimization Techniques
• Game Theory • Metaheuristics and Heuristics
• Simulation and Stochastic Modeling
• Machine Learning & Data Science in OR
• Applications in: Environment, Energy, Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Marketing, Logistics, Telecommunications, Transportation

Submission Guidelines

• Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Follow the author guidelines: https://lnkd.in/djpwe8fD.
• Submit your paper via: IJORN Submission Portal – NepJOL.
• Language: English Contact For enquiries: [email protected].

Share your research with the OR community and contribute to advancing Operational Research in Nepal and beyond!

On the behalf of Prof. Dr. Sunity Shrestha Hada .

24/09/2025

Dear Friends,
The beautiful IFORS News September 2025 Issue is available for free download. Please click here: https://www.ifors.org/september-2025-issue. Cordial thanks to all its authors, to the Editor of IFORS News, Prof. Sibel Alumur Alev, and her team of Section Editors, as well as the AC of IFORS under the lead of its Chair Prof. Héctor Cancela.
Please enjoy browsing and reading, informing your friends and discussing.
Warm regards, best wishes, Willi