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Humanitarian Operations (HOPE) Workshop, Sep 25th & 26th, 2026

  • 1.  Humanitarian Operations (HOPE) Workshop, Sep 25th & 26th, 2026

    Posted 9 hours ago
    Edited by Chengcheng Zhai 8 hours ago

    Hi everyone,

    We are excited to announce the Humanitarian Operations (HOPE) Workshop will be returning this Fall, taking place Sept 24th to 26th, 2026 at the beautiful campus of University of Notre Dame.

    This event will bring together researchers and practitioners for a series of collaborative sessions, including an evening reception, full-day workshops, and a guided tour.

    The workshop will feature two presentation formats: 

    • A 30-minute full paper presentation, followed by a 15-minute discussion led by a senior faculty member and 5 minutes for Q&A

    • A 10-minute short abstract presentation

    Preliminary Schedule

    • Thur, Sept 24: Evening Reception

    • Fri, Sept 25: Full-day session 

    • Sat, Sept 26: Morning session 

    If you have any question, please email Chengcheng Zhai (czhai2@nd.edu) or Philip Heisler (pheisler@nd.edu).

    The presentation application and full registration portals will open soon. Stay tuned for updates!

    Best regards,

    Chengcheng



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    Chengcheng Zhai
    Assistant Professor
    Univeristy of Notre Dame
    South Bend IN
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