Call for Papers - IEOM South Africa - Cape Town 2026 (DOI, Open Access, ISSN & ISBN Proceedings)
7th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
May 13-15, 2026, Cape Town, South Africa
Host: Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Venue: Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant
Website: https://ieomsociety.org/capetown2026/
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=4NV4t3A
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=oU2n27y
IEOM Society invites high-quality submissions of original research and case studies for presentation at its 7th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM Cape Town 2026) to be held at Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant.
Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant – A Unique Two-Oceans Experience
The Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant, part of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, is located on the scenic Atlantic seafront at Mouille Point, near the V&A Waterfront. This elegant waterfront venue offers panoramic views of the ocean and provides a distinctive fine-dining experience delivered by hospitality students under professional supervision.
Cape Town is globally known as the gateway between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. While the geographical meeting point of the two oceans lies nearby along the Cape coastline, the Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant captures this spirit of convergence, offering guests a breathtaking oceanfront setting that symbolizes the meeting of cultures, ideas, and global collaboration-perfectly aligned with the mission of the IEOM Africa Conference.
With its stunning seaside location, you can connect industry and academic professionals from more than 20 countries at the 2026 IEOM South Africa conference in Cape Town.
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 Management and Project Management
6. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
7. Facility Planning and Layout
8. Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare System Management
9. Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement
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
IEOM Society organized 76 international conferences on industrial engineering and operations management around the world on six continents.
The IEOM Society currently has 297 student chapters in 56 countries. There are 151 countries from six continents participating in various IEOM Society activities. The IEOM Global Community has more than 44,000 members.
Double Peer Review
All full papers undergo a rigorous double peer-review process. Authors may submit full papers, abstracts, or posters; however, the IEOM Society strongly encourages the submission of full papers. Manuscripts must be prepared using the official IEOM conference template. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN and ISSN, assigned a DOI via CrossRef, and indexed in recognized databases including EBSCO, Google Scholar, IEOM Index, etc.
IEOM Index – https://index.ieomsociety.org/
- Each paper is assigned a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) via CrossRef with open access.
Travels
Flights
Fly into Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Major airlines serve CPT via hubs like:
§ Doha (Qatar Airways)
§ Dubai (Emirates)
§ Istanbul (Turkish Airlines)
§ Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines)
§ London / Frankfurt
§ Amsterdam → Cape Town (CPT) – KLM
§ Atlanta (ATL) → Cape Town (CPT) – Delta Air Lines
§ Newark (EWR) → Cape Town (CPT) – United Airlines
From the airport to CPUT
The campus is roughly 11 km (about 7 miles) from Cape Town International Airport, so arrange transport in advance (taxi, shuttle, or pickup).
§ Airport shuttles (e.g., EZ Shuttle)
§ Ride-share (Uber/Cape Town taxi)
§ Private pickup, if arranged with accommodation
Recommended Accommodations
§ DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town
§ Hyatt Regency Cape Town
§ Premier Hotel Cape Town
Visa
§ Citizens of over 100 countries do not need a visa to visit South Africa for tourism or business – FULL LIST.
§ If you need a visa, please get in touch with the nearby South African consulate.
Tourist Attractions
§ Table Mountain: Icon of Cape Town, cable car or hiking to the top and panoramic views of the city and ocean
§ Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope: Where the Atlantic & Indian Oceans meet, spectacular cliffs and ocean views and wildlife: ostriches, baboons, antelope
§ Lion's Head: Short hike for sunrise or sunset and 360° views of Cape Town
§ Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens: One of the world's top botanical gardens (Located on the slopes of Table Mountain)
Beaches:
§ Camps Bay & Clifton Beaches and Boulders Beach (Penguins!)
§ Two Oceans Aquarium: Marine life from both oceans
Safari Day Trips: Private game reserves 2–3 hours away
Best Big-5 Safari Reserves near Cape Town
§ Aquila Private Game Reserve (Most popular): 2 hours from Cape Town, Big-5: Easy day trip Includes: Safari drive + lunch
§ Inverdoorn Game Reserve: 2.5 hours, Famous for cheetah & lion sightings, less crowded than Aquila
What a Typical Safari Day Looks Like
§ 7:00 AM – Pick-up from Cape Town hotel
§ 10:00 AM – Arrive at game reserve
§ 10:30–12:30 – Big-5 safari in open 4×4
§ 1:00 PM – Lunch
§ 2:30 PM – Optional second safari or relax
§ 5–6 PM Return to Cape Town
§ Approximate Cost: Day safari: USD $150 – $250
Halal-friendly options
§ Many Cape Town tour companies arrange:
§ Halal meals
§ Muslim-friendly hotels
Private safari vehicles
Conference Chairs
- Prof Bingwen Yan, Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
- Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor, Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA and CEO of IEOM Society International
- Professor Charles Mbohwa, Distinguished Professor, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa and President of IEOM Society / IEOM Global Council
Program Chairs
- Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society
- Dr. Linda Zhang, Professor of Operations Management, IESEG School of Business, Paris La Defense, France
- Professor Kemlall Ramdass, Full Professor, Department of Industrial and Engineering Management, College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET), University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa
Technical Chairs
- Dr. Thaba, UJ
- Dr. Nita, UJ
Organizing Committee
- Prof Bingwen Yan (Chair), Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Prof Renitha Rampersad, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Prof Senthil Krishnamurthy, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Dr Tshifhiwa Nenzhelele, Tshwane University of Technology
- Dr Samuel Gqibani, University of Johannesburg
- Dr Blessed Sarema (Secretariat), University of the Witwatersrand
Program Committee – South Africa
- Dr. Joke Buhrmann, University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
- Dr. Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju, Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- Prof. Khumbulani Mpofu, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Prof. Sarma Yadavalli, University of Pretoria (UP)
- Prof. Thomas Tengen, Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
- Professor Clinton Aigbavboa, University of Johannesburg (UJ)
- Prof Femi Adetunji, University of Pretoria
Website: https://ieomsociety.org/capetown2026/
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=4NV4t3A
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=oU2n27y
Paper Template Download via Google Drive (Click to Download): Paper Template and Abstract Template
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