Call for Papers (Open Access, DOI, ISSN, ISBN and Proceedings) – 2026 IEOM Cape Town
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/
Conference Chair:
Prof. Bingwen Yan
Head of Department: Operations Management
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Symphony Way, Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
Email: yanb@cput.ac.za, t: +27 (0) 21 959 6028
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=4NV4t3A
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=oU2n27y
Templates
· Paper Template
· Abstract Template
· Poster Template
The 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). This conference aims to bring together academics, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and explore emerging trends in Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
All accepted full papers will be published in the conference proceedings, indexed, and assigned DOIs. Conference proceedings will be submitted for inclusion in the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI).
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.
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
Competitions
1. Undergraduate Student Paper Competition (sponsored by SIEMENS)
2. Graduate Student Paper Competition (sponsored by EATON)
3. Doctoral Dissertation Competition (sponsored by Airbus)
4. Master's Thesis Competition
5. Senior Capstone Design Project Competition
6. Undergraduate Research Competition (sponsored by Daikin Applied)
7. High School STEM Competition
8. Human Factors & Ergonomics Competition
9. Lean Six Sigma Competition
10. Simulation Competition
11. Supply Chain & Logistics Competition
12. AI/ML Competition
13. Global Design Competition
14. Poster Competition
The IEOM Society International, a nonprofit professional organization, is a premier global platform dedicated to the advancement of 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, Australia (2023), Dubai (2024), Pretoria (2024), Bogota (2024), Washington, DC (2024), Germany (2024), Tokyo (2024), Detroit (2024), Sydney (2024), Hyderabad (2024), Oman (2024), Singapore (2025), Morocco (2025), Brazil (2025), Orlando (2025), Paris (2025), Bali (2025), Windsor (2025), Vellore (2025), and Melbourne (2025).
The IEOM Society currently has 299 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 members.
Important Dates
· Abstract / Paper Submission - March 15, 2026
· Paper Review Notification – Ongoing
· Registration Deadline - March 30, 2026
· Final Paper Submission - May 1, 2026
· Conference Dates - May 13-15, 2026
Publication & Indexing
· Proceedings will be open access, with DOIs via CrossRef.
· Indexed in IEOM Index, EBSCO, Google Scholar, CrossRef.
· Submitted for evaluation to Web of Science CPCI.
How to Submit
· Submission portal: via XCD system (abstract / full paper / poster)
· Download the templates and guidelines (paper template, abstract template, checklist, reference format, publication ethics) from the conference's "Authors" section.
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
IJIEOM (Scopus Indexed, Q2 Journal) is an official journal of the IEOM Society International, Emerald - https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ijieom/
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