Submission Deadline Extended to March 1, 2026
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11th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operations Management
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, June 8–11, 2026
Theme: Frontiers in Automation and Digital Transformation
Host and Venue: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, USA
Conference Chair: Dr. Wilkistar Otieno (UWM)
Website: https://ieomsociety.org/milwaukee2026/
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=1gz1a0I
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=kfcuTzF
Templates
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Tentative Conference Program Schedule:
June 8th Company visits:
· 10-12 PM: Rockwell Automation
· 12-1 PM: Boxed lunches or Lunch at the Rockwell Automation Cafeteria
· 2-4 PM: CNH, Racine Visit – Agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer
Tuesday June 9th: Morning Speakers will give the UW-Milwaukee and Wisconsin Perspectives
· 9:00 – 9:10 AM: Conference Chair and IEOM President remarks
· 9:10 – 9:20 AM: CEAS Dean or Assoc. Dean UWM Remarks
· 9:20 – 10:00 AM: 1st Opening Keynote: Wisconsin WEDC
· 10:00 – 10:20 AM Coffee Break
· 10:20 – 11:00 PM Speakers: UW E-Business Consortium
· 11:00 – 11:40 PM SVP-Rockwell Automation-
· 11:40 – 12:20 PM VP – Generac Advanced Manufacturing
· 12:20 – 1:00 PM Prof. Sangapani- Missouri Institute of Science and Technology
· 12:40 – 2:00 PM Networking Lunch Break
· 2-3:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 1
· 3:30- 4:00 PM Break
· 4 – 5:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 2
Wednesday June 10th Morning
· 9:00 – 9:30 AM: Director of Industry-Academia Engagement-Rockwell Automation-Michael Cook
· 9:30 – 10:00 AM: UWM CSI: Joe Hamman
· 10:20 – 10:40 AM Coffee Break
· 10:40 – 11:20 AM: Dr. Anthony Rollett, Carnegie Mellon University
· 11:20 – 12:00 TBD
· 12:00 – 12:10 PM Short Break
· 12:10 – 1:00 Panel Session: Area Community College AI and Automation programs
· 1:00- 2:00 Lunch Break
· 2-3:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 1
· 3:30- 4:00 PM Break
· 4:00 – 5:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 2
Thursday June 11th
· 9:00 – 9:40 AM: TBD
· 9:40 – 10:20 AM: Charter Steel Data Science Manager--Tucker
· 10:20 – 10:40 AM Coffee Break
· 10:40 – 11:20 AM: TBD
· 11:20 – 12:00 PM Dr. Alejandro Hernández González, Professor of Electrochemistry, Manufacturing Processes, and Dynamics, Faculty of Chemical Sciences, Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango (UJED), Durango, Mexico
· 12:00 – 12:10 PM Short Break
· 12:10 – 1:00 Panel Session: Industry Panel on Workforce Development
· 1:00- 2:00 Lunch Break
· 2-3:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 1
· 3:30- 4:00 PM Break
· 4:00 – 5:30 PM Research Presentation Parallel Session 2
June 12th 9-11 AM
· Visit to Komatsu Mining
The IEOM Society International is organizing the 2026 North American IEOM Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Milwaukee is conveniently located near Chicago and O'Hare International Airport, with many direct flights available from across the United States. The city is only about one hour from Chicago by bus (e.g., Greyhound) or train, making it highly accessible for IEOM Milwaukee Conference participants. Milwaukee is also home to a diverse range of industries, providing excellent opportunities for academic–industry collaboration and engagement.
This event offers a global forum for academics, researchers, and practitioners to exchange ideas, explore recent innovations, and shape the future of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. We particularly encourage submissions that bridge theory and practice, explore emerging technologies, and push the frontiers of industrial engineering and operations management. The conference is also a venue for networking, collaboration, and identifying trends to advance the discipline.
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 Education and Curriculum Improvement
6. Engineering Management and Project Management
7. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
8. Facility Planning and Layout
9. Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare System Management
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 Corporation
3. Master Thesis Competition
4. Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus
5. Senior Capstone Design Project Competition
6. Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
7. High School STEM Competition
8. Lean Six Sigma Competition
9. Simulation Competition
10. Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz
11. Poster Competition
12. AI & ML Competition
13. Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
14. Global Design Competition sponsored by Amatrol Inc.
Publication & Indexing
· Accepted full papers will be published in the IEOM Conference Proceedings, open access, with a DOI via CrossRef.
· Proceedings carry ISSN: 2169-8767 (U.S.) and ISBN.
· Papers will be considered for indexing in databases including CrossRef, Google Scholar, IEOM Index, EBSCO, and potentially the Web of Science Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) - though indexing is not guaranteed.
· Each accepted full paper undergoes a double-blind peer review process.
We cordially invite you to submit your latest work to IEOM Milwaukee 2026. Whether your research explores theoretical foundations, applied case studies, technological innovations, or cross-disciplinary advances, your contribution will enrich the dialogue and help chart the future of the field.
We encourage submissions from both seasoned and early-career researchers, from academia and industry alike. We look forward to assembling a dynamic and impactful program, and we hope you will join us in Milwaukee for this exciting gathering.
Sincerely,
The IEOM Milwaukee 2026 Organizing Committee
Website: https://ieomsociety.org/milwaukee2026/
Submission Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/abstract/index.cfm?ID=1gz1a0I
Registration Link: https://www.xcdsystem.com/IEOM/attendee/index.cfm?ID=kfcuTzF
Conference Chairs:
· Dr. Wilkistar Otieno (UWM) – Chairperson, otieno@uwm.edu
· Satya Aditya Akundi (UWM), akundivy@uwm.edu
· Dr. Luis Rabelo (University of Central Florida)
· Dr. Ahad Ali (Lawrence Technological University)
Program Chairs:
· Prof. Don Reimer (COO, IEOM)
· Dr. Mohammad Habib Rahman (UWM)
Industry Chairs
· Dr. E Shirl Donaldson, College of Innovation and Technology, University of Michigan Flint
For inquiries and more information, contact: donreimer@ieomsociety.org
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Ahad Ali
Associate Professor
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield MI
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