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Call for Session Chairs and Speakers – IFORS 2026 "Stochastic Optimization with Industrial Applications" Stream

  • 1.  Call for Session Chairs and Speakers – IFORS 2026 "Stochastic Optimization with Industrial Applications" Stream

    Posted 3 days ago

    Dear Colleagues,

    We are excited to announce the "Stochastic Optimization with Industrial Applications" stream at the upcoming IFORS 2026 conference in the beautiful historic setting of Vienna, Austria. The conference will be held at the University of Vienna, Austria, from July 12–17, 2026.

    We warmly invite you to contribute as a session chair or an invited speaker:

    • Session Chair: Organize a session that includes 3-4 presentations on a relevant topic. You'll be responsible for selecting abstracts and inviting speakers.
    • Invited Speaker: If you're interested in presenting, we can help you find a suitable session.

    Key Dates

    • Indicate Interest in Chairing a Session: March 1, 2026
    • Abstract Submission Deadline: March 15, 2026
    • Registration Deadline: April 25, 2026

    For more details about the conference, visit IFORS 2026 Conference Info at ifors2026.at/home

    If you or your colleagues/students are involved in stochastic optimization and/or its industrial applications, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please consider sharing this call with your networks. For inquiries or to express your interest, feel free to email me at kai.pan@polyu.edu.hk

    We look forward to your participation!

    Best,
    Kai



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    Kai Pan
    Associate Professor
    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Hong Kong
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