Call for Papers – 3rd GCC IEOM Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference, February 2-4, 2026
Tabuk, Saudi Arabia | February 2-4, 2026
Host: University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Conference Website: https://ieomsociety.org/saudiarabia2025/
Preliminary Program - https://ieomsociety.org/documents/program-tabuk2025.pdf
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=7v4USiq
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=O1lLs2m
About the Conference
The IEOM Society International invites you to submit papers, abstracts, and posters for the 3rd GCC International IEOM Conference in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The event will provide a global platform for academics, researchers, students, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, present research, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The Conference Proceedings will be:
· Indexed in EBSCO and CrossRef with DOI
· Available in Google Scholar and IEOM Open Access Index
· Published with ISSN and ISBN
· Submitted for evaluation in the Web of Science CPCI
Templates and submission are available for papers, abstracts, and posters on the website.
Tracks & Topics (Best Paper Award in Each Track)
1. Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
2. Automation, Robotics & Autonomous Systems
3. Business & Operations Management
4. Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0 & IoT
5. Engineering Education & Curriculum Improvement
6. Engineering & Project Management
7. Entrepreneurship & Innovation
8. Facility Planning & Layout
9. Human Factors, Ergonomics & Healthcare Systems
10. Lean Six Sigma & Operational Excellence
11. Manufacturing, Assembly & Design
12. Quality, Reliability & Maintenance
13. Simulation, Optimization & Productivity
14. Supply Chain & Logistics
15. Sustainability, Green Systems & Energy
16. Case Studies & Best Practices
Student Participation – Posters & Competitions
Students are strongly encouraged to showcase their work from their senior design or course project or research through posters, abstracts, or papers based on:
· Senior design projects
· Course projects
· Undergraduate or graduate research
Suggested poster/research topics include (but are not limited to):
· Six Sigma projects
· Quality control and lean manufacturing systems
· Data analysis, AI, and continuous improvement
· Production planning and inventory control
· Sustainability and green initiatives
· Process mapping, simulation, and improvement proposals
· Healthcare, service industry, logistics, and transportation systems
· Business process improvements
· Innovative ideas and entrepreneurship opportunities
· Other related industrial engineering and operations management topics
Competitions (Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place)
· Undergraduate Student Paper Competition (sponsored by Siemens)
· Graduate Student Paper Competition (sponsored by Eaton Corporation)
· Master Thesis Competition
· Doctoral Dissertation Competition (sponsored by Airbus)
· Senior Capstone Design Project Competition
· Undergraduate Research Competition (sponsored by Daikin Applied)
· High School STEM Competition
· AI & Machine Learning Competition
· Human Factors & Ergonomics Competition
· Lean Six Sigma Competition
· Simulation Competition
· Supply Chain & Logistics Competition (sponsored by aThingz)
· Global Design Competition
· Poster Competition (including Best Student Poster Award)
Keynote Speakers
Distinguished speakers from academia, industry, and government will deliver keynote sessions each day. Confirmed keynote speakers include experts from:
· University of Central Florida, USA
· Saudi Electricity Company
· UQAT-Polytechnique, Canada
· STC, Saudi Arabia
· LADUN Investment Company, Saudi Arabia
· NEOM, Saudi Arabia
· Hashemite University, Jordan
· Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
· Antalya Bilim University, Turkey
· Eastern Michigan University, USA
· King Salman International University, Egypt
· Rua Al Madinah Holding, Saudi Arabia
· King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
A detailed keynote schedule is available on the conference website.
Workshops & Certifications
· Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Workshop & Exam (with option to advance to Green Belt upon project submission and extended exam).
· AI & Machine Learning Workshops with practical applications.
· Innovation and Digital Transformation in Work Environments: From Exploring Opportunities to Leading Change and Shaping the Future
Join us in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia to share your research, showcase student innovations, network with global leaders, and explore the future of industrial engineering and operations management.
Participants are expected from more than 20 countries. You will have great networking and exploring higher study opportunities.
Sincerely,
The 3rd GCC IEOM Conference Organizing Committee
Inquiries: ie.chair@ut.edu.sa
Important Links
· Website: https://ieomsociety.org/saudiarabia2025/
· Preliminary Program - https://ieomsociety.org/documents/program-tabuk2025.pdf
· Submission: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=7v4USiq
· Registration: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=O1lLs2m
Leadership & Committees
Conference Chairs
§ Dr. Fares Almehmadi, Dean of the College of Engineering, University of Tabuk
§ Dr. Jasim Alnahas, SSBB, Chairman – Industrial Engineering Department, University of Tabuk
§ Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hijry, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
§ Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor, Director, Doctor of Engineering in Advanced Manufacturing and Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA and CEO of IEOM Society International
Program Chairs
§ Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society International, USA
§ Dr. Mohammad Khadem, Associate Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Organizing Committee
§ Dr. Muidh Algahtani, University of Tabuk
§ Dr. Shahbaz Khan, University of Tabuk
Program Committee
1. Prof. Khaled Ail Abuhasel, Bisha University
2. Dr. Abdulaziz Almaktoom, Effat University
3. Dr. Abdulhadi Altherwi, Jazan University
4. Dr. Basem Alkhaleel, King Saud University
5. Dr. Mohammed Al Awadh, King Khalid University
6. Dr. Ali AlArjani, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
7. Dr. Yasser Adel Almoghathawi, KFUPM
8. Dr. Ammar AlKahtani, Fahad Bin Sultan University
9. Dr. Awad Al-juaid, Taif University
10. Dr. Abderrahim Lakhouit, University of Tabuk
11. Dr. Husam Samkari, University of Tabuk
12. Dr. Zubairu Abubakar, University of Tabuk
13. Dr. Abderraouf Gherissi, University of Tabuk
14. Dr. Jihen Landolsi, Northern Border University
15. Dr. Husam Alrehaili, University of Tabuk
Faculty Advisors – IEOM Student Chapters in Saudi Arabia
1. Alfaisal University – Dr. Abdalla Alrashdan
2. Effat University – Dr. Abdulaziz T. Almaktoom
3. King Abdulaziz University (KAU) – Dr. Ammar Al-Qahtani
4. King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Rabigh – Dr. Raed Naebulharam
5. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) – Dr. Anas Al-Ghazi
6. King Saud University (KSU), Jeddah – Dr. Mohammed Alkahtani
7. Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) – Dr. Ayman Alfaleh
8. Princes Nourah University (PNU) – Dr Kaouther Ghachem
9. Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU) – Dr. Ali S. AlArjani
10. Prince Sultan University (PSU) – Dr. Abdelhakim Abdelhadi
11. Taibah University – Dr. Rayan Omar
12. University of Tabuk – Dr. Hassan Hijry
13. University of Business and Technology – Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Attia
14. King Khalid University, Abha – Dr. Ali Saeed Almuflih
15. University of Bisha – Mohammed M. Alquraish
16. Taif University – Dr. Farhan Atallah Salem
17. Al-Yamamah University – Dr. Wadea Ameen
18. Al Yamamah University, Al Khobar – Dr. Osama T. Al Meanazel
19. Mustaqbal University – Mohammed H. Alhaag
Competition Chairs
1. Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS –Dr. Abdullah Alghuried
2. Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation –Dr. Omar Albalawi
3. Master's Thesis Competition – Dr. Muidh Algahtani
4. Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus – Dr. Moahd Alghuson
5. Final Year Project (FYP)/Senior Design Project Competition – Dr. Abderrahim Lakhouit
6. Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied – Dr. Ahmed Hassan
7. High School STEM Competition – Eng. Abdullah Al Masoudi
8. AI-ML Competition – TBD
9. Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition – Eng. Muhammad AlAtawi
10. Simulation Competition – Mostafa Ahmed Kamel Abdel Ghaffar
11. Lean Six Sigma Competition – Hamad Raja Dafer Almujibah
12. Supply Chain Management Competition sponsored by aThingz – Dr. Shahbaz Khan
13. Poster Competition – TBD
14. Global Design Competition sponsored by Amatrol – Dr. Abdulaziz Alotaibi
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