Call for Papers, Abstracts, and Posters

9th European Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, July 20-22, 2026

Host and Venue: EUSS School of Engineering, affiliated with Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Conference Chair: Dr. Ignasi Florensa Ferrando, Director of EUSS School of Engineering, Barcelona, Cataluña, España

Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=01BNySo
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=H6hJ8g7

IEOM Templates

• Paper Template
• Abstract Template
• Poster Template

IEOM Society International is organizing the 9th European Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management in Barcelona, Spain. The host is the EUSS School of Engineering, affiliated with Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). The venue is at the EUSS School of Engineering.

The conference will provide an opportunity for academics, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas and explore recent developments in the field of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The conference is also expected to foster networking, collaboration, and joint effort among the conference participants to advance the theory and practice as well as to identify major trends in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

The IEOM Society International, a nonprofit professional organization registered in Michigan, USA, is a premier global platform dedicated to the advancement of the industrial engineering and operations management discipline for the betterment of humanity. IEOM is a global platform for academics, researchers, scientists, and practitioners to exchange ideas. Most importantly, it provides insights into the latest technologies, tools and advancements in the fields of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. The IEOM Society has successfully planned and organized international conferences around the world including Dhaka (2010), Kuala Lumpur (2011), Istanbul (2012), Bali (2014), Dubai (2015), Orlando (2015), Kuala Lumpur (2016), Detroit (2016), Rabat (2017), Bristol, UK (2017), Bandung (2018), Paris (2018), Washington DC (2018), Pretoria (2018), Bangkok (2019), Pilsen (2019), Toronto (2019), Riyadh (2019), Dubai (2020), Detroit (2020), Harare (2020), Singapore (2021), Sao Paulo (2021), Haiti (2021), Harbin (2021), Rome (2021), Bangalore (2021), Indonesia (2021), Monterrey (2021), Istanbul (2022), Nigeria (2022), Orlando (2022), Paraguay (2022), Rome (2022), India (2022), Sydney (2022), Manila (2023), Zambia (2023), Peru (2023), Houston (2023), Lisbon (2023), Vietnam (2023), New Delhi (2023), Melbourne (2023), Dubai (2024), Pretoria (2024), Bogota (2024), Washington, DC (2024), Germany (2024), Tokyo (2024), Detroit (2024), Sydney (2024), Hyderabad (2024), Oman (2024), Singapore (2025), Brazil (2025), Orlando (2025), Paris (2025) and Bali (2025). 

The IEOM Society currently has 93 student chapters in 55 countries. There are 151 countries from six continents participating in various IEOM Society activities. The IEOM Global Community has more than 44,000 community members.

Tracks – Best track paper award for each track

1. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
2. Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
3. Business Management and Operations Management
4. Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and IoT
5. Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement
6. Engineering Management and Project Management
7. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
8. Facility Planning and Layout
9. Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare System Management
10. Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence
11. Manufacturing, Assembly and Design
12. Quality, Reliability and Maintenance
13. Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement
14. Supply Chain and Logistics
15. Sustainability, Green Systems and Energy
16. Case Studies and Best Practices

Competition – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for each competition

1. Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
2. Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
3. Master's Thesis Competition
4. Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus
5. Senior Capstone Design Project Competition
6. Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
7. High School STEM Competition
8. AI-ML Competition
9. Global Design Competition
10. Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
11. Lean Six Sigma Competition sponsored by Tooling Tech Group
12. Simulation Competition
13. Supply Chain and Logistics Competition
14. Poster Competition: Undergraduate + Graduate

Templates and Guidelines

• Paper Checklist– http://ieomsociety.org/paper-checklist.pdf
• IEOM Reference Format– http://ieomsociety.org/ieom-reference-format.docx
• Publication Ethics – http://ieomsociety.org/ieom/ethics-malpractice-statement/
• Paper Review Process – http://ieomsociety.org/paper_review_process.pdf

Registration Fees

Onsite

• Professional (member): US$ 550
• Professional (Non-Member): US$ 600
• Student (member): US$ 300
• Student (Non-member): US$ 350
• Each Additional Paper: US$ 150

Online

• Professional (member): US$ 450
• Professional (Non-Member): US$ 500
• Student (member): US$ 250
• Student (Non-member): US$ 300
• Each Additional Paper: US$ 150

University Partner – $2,000
Exhibitor – $2,000

Limit 3 papers per registration with a maximum of two additional papers (Each additional paper – $150)

• For three papers with professional non-member rate will be $600 + $150 + $150 = $900 (one paper with your registration and fees for two additional papers).
• For two papers with student member rate will be $300 + $150 = $450. (one paper with your registration and one additional paper fee).

Registration Policy for the IEOM Conference:

1. Individual Registration: Each attendee must register and pay the registration fee individually.
2. Multiple Authors for One Paper: If a paper has multiple authors (e.g., three authors) and all wish to attend, each author must register separately.
3. Single Admission per Registration: Each registration allows only one person to attend.
4. Accompanying Persons: Any accompanying persons must also register and pay the registration fee to attend.
5. Co-Authors: All co-authors who plan to attend must register individually.
6. Student and Professor Registration:
   • If a paper has both student and professor authors, only one person may attend per registration.
   • Professors cannot attend using a student registration; they must register with the professional category.
   • If both or more authors (e.g., student and professor) are attending, each must complete separate registrations and pay according to their respective student or professional category.

Deadlines

Abstract/Paper Submission:  February 15, 2026
Review Feedback: Ongoing, as papers are being submitted.
Registration Deadline with early bird rate:  April 15, 2026
Final Paper: June 15, 2026
Conference: July 7-9, 2026

IEOM Index (DOI) – https://index.ieomsociety.org/

IEOM Index – Publication Database

• This unique database is dedicated to research and achievements in the "Industrial Engineering and Operations Management" disciplines
• Each paper will have its unique DOI (Digital Object Identified) from CrossRef.
• Check all previous conference papers in the IEOM Index Publication Database Library – https://index.ieomsociety.org/.
• IEOM Conference DOI – https://index.ieomsociety.org/index.cfm/conference/list/
• Conference Proceedings will be published with an ISSN (2169-8767) in a soft form – OPEN ACCESS.
• All accepted papers will be published with an ISBN Number.
• All full papers submitted for conference proceedings will be evaluated using a double-blind review process and published electronically in proceedings with a DOI number.
• All approved full papers will be sent for indexation to the world-renowned databases:
  • CrossRef
  • Google Scholar
  • IEOM Index Online Library
  • EBSCO
• The IEOM Society Conference Proceedings will be submitted for evaluation in the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI). However, indexing acceptance is not guaranteed. Acceptance of previous volumes does not guarantee acceptance of future volumes.

SPECIAL TRACKS

• Global Engineering Education (GEE)
• Global Business Management Education
• Industry 4.0
• Industry Solutions
• Women in Industry & Academia (WIIA)

Conference Chair

• Dr. Ignasi Florensa Ferrando, Director of EUSS School of Engineering, Barcelona, Cataluña, España

Conference Co-Chairs

• Dr. Keivan Amirbagheri, Head, Department of Management Engineering, Escola Universitària Salesiana de Sarrià (EUSS School of Engineering), Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
• Dr. Hiroyuki Goto, Full Professor in the Faculty of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Hosei University, Japan
• Dr Ahad Ali, Professor, Director of Doctor of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing and Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA and CEO of IEOM Society

Honorary Chair

• Prof Hassan Yazdifar, Head of Research & Innovation University of Derby: Head of Research Theme for Business, Economic and Social Policy, University of Derby, UK

Program Chair

• Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society

Corporate Partners

1. Airbus
2. Amatrol Inc.
3. aThingz
4. Daikin Applied
5. Eaton
6. Ford Motor Company
7. FUTEK
8. Hexaly
9. SIEMENS
10. Tooling Tech Group

University Partners 

1. EUSS, School of Engineering, affiliated with Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
2. University of Derby, UK
3. Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan
4. Bharatiya Engineering Science & Technology Innovation University (BESTIU), Gownivaripalli, Gorantla, Andhra Pradesh, India
5. Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY), USA
6. Eastern Michigan University, USA
7. Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
8. Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), Mexico
9. University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada
10. University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington, DC, USA
11. Wayne State University, Detroit, USA

Attendance Certificates will be provided for conference participants. Continuous Education Unit (CEU) is available. IEOM Society International will provide some awards and recognition.

Contact: info@ieomsociety.org