The 2026 Winter Simulation Conference invites practitioners to submit case studies demonstrating the application of simulation to solve real-world problems. The Industry Track offers a multidisciplinary forum for sharing practical insights into modeling, analyzing, and improving complex systems.
We welcome submissions from all industry sectors, including but not limited to:
· Climate Resilience (conference theme)
· Manufacturing, Mining
· Logistics, Supply chain and Distribution
· Healthcare, Social and Human Behavior systems
· Food and Other Services
· Military and Defense
· Non-profit organizations
· data analytics, Digital transformation, Implementing Standards
In addition to case studies, extended abstracts that cover best practices and practical project execution guidance for industry will be considered.
Submission Guidelines
Submit a 2-page extended abstract using the paper submission system by July 31, 2026. Use the Extended Abstract Template provided on the website and follow its formatting instructions. Accepted abstracts will be published on the WSC Program Archive website, ensuring broad visibility of your work.
Presentation Format
25-minute in-person presentations, followed by 5 minutes for questions and answers.
Additional Information
Industry Track: https://meetings.informs.org/wordpress/wsc2026/commercial-case-studies/
Direct questions to the Industry Track Coordinators:
· Saurabh Parakh (saurabh@mosimtec.com)
· Amy Greer (amy@mosimtec.com)
Deadlines
July 31, 2026: Electronically submit 2-page extended abstracts
August 31, 2026: Notification of acceptance to authors
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Canan Gunes Corlu
Professor of Supply Chain Management
Boston University
Boston MA
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