There are two types of presentations in the conference:

Oral Presentations
  • An abstract of no more than 300 words (with no abbreviations nor formulas) is required. This abstract will be available in the Book of Abstracts. 

Poster Presentations
  • Posters will be presented during a plenary session. After the plenary session, there will be a special poster session giving the opportunity to further discuss with the presenters.
  • For the poster presentations, an abstract of 300 words needs to be submitted; this abstract will be available in the Book of Abstracts.
  • Furthermore, an introduction to the poster in a PowerPoint presentation of 1 slide needs to be submitted before July 4. This slide will be presented during the plenary session, and will be available, together with the Book of Abstracts, in an USB stick which is handed out to all participants.
  • The maximum dimensions of the poster should be 80x125cm in portrait orientation.
Important dates
  • Special Issue Submission
          28 Nov. 2014
  • Abstract Submission
          25 April 2014
  • Acceptance Notification
          2 May 2014
  • Early Registration
          20 May 2014

Invited speakers

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Invited talk by Dr. Geoff Royston, immediate past president of the Operational Research Society
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Invited talk by Dr. Manuel Delgado, General Manager of IASIST Portugal.