Call for Papers, Abstracts and Poster (DOI, Open Access, ISBN, ISSN, and Indexing) – 11th NA IEOM Milwaukee Conference
Cordially invite you to submit your latest work to 11th NA IEOM Milwaukee 2026 Conference
11th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operations Management
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, June 8–11, 2026
Website: https://ieomsociety.org/milwaukee2026/
Conference Chair: Dr. Wilkistar Otieno (UWM), otieno@uwm.edu
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=1gz1a0I
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=kfcuTzF
Host and Venue: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, USA
Theme: Frontiers in Automation and Digital Transformation.
The IEOM Society International is organizing the 2026 North American IEOM Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Milwaukee is conveniently located near Chicago and O'Hare International Airport, with many direct flights available from across the United States. The city is only about one hour from Chicago by bus (e.g., Greyhound) or train, making it highly accessible for IEOM Milwaukee Conference participants. Milwaukee is also home to a diverse range of industries, providing excellent opportunities for academic–industry collaboration and engagement.
This event offers a global forum for academics, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas, explore recent innovations, and shape the future of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. We particularly encourage submissions that bridge theory and practice, explore emerging technologies, and push the frontiers of industrial engineering and operations management. The conference is also a venue for networking, collaboration, and identifying trends to advance the discipline.
Tracks
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
Submission Types & Format
· Full Papers (for inclusion in the conference proceedings)
· Abstracts / Extended Abstracts (for short presentations or posters)
· Posters / Work in Progress
· Competition Entries (student, thesis, design, project, etc.)
Format Guidelines:
· All submissions must follow the IEOM templates: Paper Template or Abstract Template
· Use the IEOM reference and style format.
· Submissions should be anonymized for double-blind review when required.
· Include title, author(s) with affiliation(s), abstract, keywords, main content, results, and conclusions.
· Follow the Paper Checklist provided by IEOM.
Publication & Indexing
· Accepted full papers will be published in the IEOM Conference Proceedings, open access, with a DOI via CrossRef.
· Proceedings carry ISSN: 2169-8767 (U.S.) and ISBN.
· Papers will be considered for indexing in databases including CrossRef, Google Scholar, IEOM Index, EBSCO, and potentially the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) - though indexing is not guaranteed.
· Each accepted full paper undergoes a double-blind peer review process.
Multiple student and special competitions will be held, including but not limited to:
· Undergraduate Paper Competition
· Graduate Paper Competition
· Master's Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Competitions
· Senior Design / Capstone Project Competition
· Undergraduate Research Competition
· High School / Middle School STEM Competition
· Lean Six Sigma Competition
· Simulation Competition
· Supply Chain & Logistics Competition
· Poster Competition (Undergraduate & Graduate)
· AI & ML Competition
· Human Factors / Ergonomics Competition
· Global Design Competition
Winners will receive awards, recognition, and added visibility.
How to Submit
· Submit via the online submission portal: XCD System for IEOM Abstract / Paper Submission
· Use the required templates (paper, abstract, poster) and follow the checklist to ensure compliance.
· Provide all required elements: title, authors and affiliations, abstract, keywords, full manuscript (if full paper)
· Ensure anonymization when needed for double-blind review
Invitation to Participate
We cordially invite you to submit your latest work to IEOM Milwaukee 2026. Whether your research explores theoretical foundations, applied case studies, technological innovations, or cross-disciplinary advances, your contribution will enrich the dialogue and help chart the future of the field.
We encourage submissions from both seasoned and early-career researchers, from academia and industry alike. We look forward to assembling a dynamic and impactful program, and we hope you will join us in Milwaukee for this exciting gathering.
Sincerely,
The IEOM Milwaukee 2026 Organizing Committee
Website: https://ieomsociety.org/milwaukee2026/
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=1gz1a0I
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=kfcuTzF
Conference Chairs:
· Dr. Wilkistar Otieno (UWM) – Chairperson, otieno@uwm.edu
· Satya Aditya Akundi (UWM), akundivy@uwm.edu
· Dr. Luis Rabelo (University of Central Florida)
· Dr. Ahad Ali (Lawrence Technological University)
Program Chairs:
· Prof. Don Reimer (COO, IEOM)
· Dr. Mohammad Habib Rahman (UWM)
For inquiries and more information, contact: donreimer@ieomsociety.org
Tentative Conference Program Schedule:
Dates: June 8-11, 2025
June 8th Company visits:
10-12 PM: Rockwell Automation
12-1 PM: Provided Boxed lunches. Alternatively, we can have attendees purchase lunch at the Rockwell Automation Cafeteria.
2-4 PM: Girish Kumar-CNH, Racine (Racine will require busing)
Alternatively (Komatsu Mining)
Tentative Schedule and Speakers:
Tuesday June 9th: Morning Speakers will give the UW-Milwaukee and Wisconsin Perspectives
9:00 – 9:10 AM: Conference Chair and IEOM President remarks
9:10 – 9:20 AM: CEAS Dean or Assoc. Dean UWM Remarks
9:20 – 10:00 AM: 1st Opening Keynote: Wisconsin WEDC
10:00 – 10:20 AM Coffee Break
10:20 – 11:00 PM Speakers: UW E-Business Consortium
11:00 – 11:40 PM SVP-Rockwell Automation-
11:40 – 12:20 PM VP – Generac Advanced Manufacturing
12:20 – 1:00 PM Prof. Sangapani- Missouri Institute of Science and Technology
12:40 – 2:00 PM Networking Lunch Break
2-3:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 1
3:30- 4:00 PM Break
4 – 5:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 2
Wednesday June 10th Morning Keynote Speakers will provide insight into Industri-Academic Partnership in Research and Workforce Development
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Director of Industry-Academia Engagement-Rockwell Automation-Michael Cook
9:30 – 10:00 AM: UWM CSI: Joe Hamman
10:20 – 10:40 AM Coffee Break
10:40 – 11:20 AM: Dr. Anthony Rollett, Carnegie Mellon University
11:20 – 12:00 TBD
12:00 – 12:10 PM Short Break
12:10 – 1:00 Panel Session: Area Community College AI and Automation programs
1:00- 2:00 Lunch Break
2-3:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 1
3:30- 4:00 PM Break
4:00 – 5:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 2
Thursday June 11th
9:00 – 9:40 AM: TBD
9:40 – 10:20 AM: Charter Steel Data Science Manager--Tucker
10:20 – 10:40 AM Coffee Break
10:40 – 11:20 AM: TBD
11:20 – 12:00 PM TBD
12:00 – 12:10 PM Short Break
12:10 – 1:00 Panel Session: Industry Panel on Workforce Development
1:00- 2:00 Lunch Break
2-3:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 1
3:30- 4:00 PM Break
4:00 – 5:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 2
June 12th 9-11 AM
Visit to Komatsu Mining
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