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Call for Papers (Submission Deadline Extended to March 15, 2026) – 7th African IEOM Cape Town International Conference

1. Call for Papers (Submission Deadline Extended to March 15, 2026) – 7th African IEOM Cape Town International Conference

Ahad Ali

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Open Access, DOI, ISSN, ISBN and Proceedings

7th African International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management

Cape Town, South Africa, May 13-15, 2026

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), Melbourne (2025) and Tabuk (2026).

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

Track Chairs

ID	Track Name	Track Chair
1	Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	Dr Edward Nkadimeng, University of the Witwatersrand
2	Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems	Dr Rumbidzai Muvunzi, Senior Lecturer, School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand
3	Business Management and Operations Management	Prof. Khathutshelo Mushavhanamadi, Associate Professor, Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg
4	Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 and IoT	Dr Eric Bakama (UJ)Prof Rendani Wilson Maladzhi, Associate Professor, Head of Department: Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Durban University of Technology
5	Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement	Prof Manimagalay Chetty, HOD: Department of Chemical Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
6	Engineering Management and Project Management	Prof Brink Botha, Head of Department of Management and Project Management, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
7	Entrepreneurship and Innovation	Dr Lawrance Seseni (UJ)
8	Facility Planning and Layout	Mr Bharet Morar, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, CPUT
9	Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare Systems	Dr Kefiwe Vanessa Mokwebo, University of the Wsterstern Cape (UWC)
10	Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence	Prof Karl van der Merwe, Department of Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement Research Group, Nelson Mandela University
11	Manufacturing, Assembly and Design	Prof. K. Ramdass, Department of Industrial Engineering, UNISA Florida Campus. Roodepoort
12	Quality, Reliability and Maintenance	Dr Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju (DUT)
13	Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement	Dr David Tshwane (CSIR)
14	Supply Chain and Logistics	Dr Rebecca Setino (Transnet Engineering)
15	Sustainability, Green Systems and Energy	Dr Nomcebo Ubisi (HSRC)
16	Case Studies and Best Practices	Prof Rozenda Hendrickse, Head of Department: Public Administration and Governance, CPUT

Competition Chairs

ID	Competition Name	Competition Chair
1	Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS	Prof Nelson Sizwe Madonsela, Associate Professor, Head of Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
2	Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
3	Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation	Dr Rebecca Setino
4	Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus	Prof Thanyani Pandelani, Assoc. Prof., Department of Mechanical, Bioresources and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering and the Built Environment, UNISA
5	Master's Thesis Competition	Dr Rebecca Setino
6	Senior Design Project Competition
7	High School STEM Competition
8	AI-ML Competition	Dr Edward Nkadimeng (Chair); Dr Lawrance Seseni (Co-chair)
9	Global Design Competition sponsored by Amatrol Inc.
10	Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition	Prof Anup Pradhan, Associate Professor, Quality & Operations Management, Engineering and the Built Environment, CPUT
11	Lean Six Sigma Competition	Dr. Mukondeleli Kanakana-Katumba, VUT
12	Simulation Competition	Dr David Tshwane
13	Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz
14	Poster Competition	Ms. Hemisha Makan

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/

University Partners

1. Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa

2. University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, USA

3. Binghamton University, The State University of New York (SUNY), USA

4. Eastern Michigan University, USA

5. Florida Polytechnic University

6. Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA

7. Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

8. University of Derby, UK

9. University of New Brunswick at Fredericton, Canada

10. Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA

11. Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia