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Stream "OR in Space", IFORS Conference, 12-17 July 2026, Vienna, Austria

  • 1.  Stream "OR in Space", IFORS Conference, 12-17 July 2026, Vienna, Austria

    Posted 01-07-2026 12:28

    The 24th Conference of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies
    Decision Support for a Sustainable World,

    12-17 July 2026, Vienna, Austria
    https://www.ifors2026.at/home/

    Stream "OR in Space"

    session code = 04029937

    Dear colleague,

    I am excited to announce that we are launching a stream on "OR in Space" as part of the upcoming IFORS conference in Vienna. With this stream, we aim to bridge the gap between the field of Operations Research and the community engaged in space-related research.

    We kindly invite researchers and practitioners with expertise related (but not limited to) one of the following topics to contribute by submitting a short abstract: 

    ·        space logistics

    ·        trajectory optimisation

    ·        on-orbit servicing

    ·        constellation design

    ·        satellite network optimisation

    ·        orbit selection

    ·        mission planning

    ·        satellite scheduling and coverage

    ·        space-based control problem optimisation

    ·        space debris removal operations

    More information about the conference and the abstract submission system can be found at www.ifors2026.at/home

    To submit your contribution to the OR in Space stream, you can use the session code 04029937. The abstract has a maximum length of 1500 characters.

    Should you have any question related to this stream, do not hesitate to contact me by email (christof.defryn@uantwerpen.be).

    Important dates & general information

    1 December 2025 - Opening of abstract submissions
    15 March 2026 - Deadline for abstract submissions
    25 April 2026 - Early bird registration deadline
    1 May 2026 - Final registration deadline for authors

    Hoping to connect with you in Vienna!

    Prof. dr. Christof Defryn
    Associate Professor Operations & Supply Chain Management
    christof.defryn@uantwerpen.be



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    Christof Defryn
    Associate Professor
    University of Antwerp
    Antwerp
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