[IISE Faculty List] Call for Papers - 11th NA Industrial Engineering & Operations Management Conference (IEOM Milwaukee 2026)

Rocksana Ahmed rahmed1 at ltu.edu
Fri Sep 26 20:41:12 EDT 2025 

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Call for Papers
11th North American International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operations Management (IEOM Milwaukee 2026)
Dates: June 9–11, 2026
Host and Venue: University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (UWM)
Theme: Frontiers in Automation and Digital Transformation.



Conference Theme & Objectives

The IEOM Society International invites high-quality contributions to its 2026 North American conference in Milwaukee. 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

Submission Types & Format

  *   Full Papers (for inclusion in the conference proceedings)
  *   Abstracts / Extended Abstracts (for short presentations or posters)
  *   Posters / Work in Progress
  *   Competition Entries (student, thesis, design, project, etc.)

Format Guidelines:

  *   All submissions must follow the IEOM templates: Paper Template or Abstract Template
  *   Use the IEOM reference and style format.
  *   Submissions should be anonymized for double-blind review when required.
  *   Include title, author(s) with affiliation(s), abstract, keywords, main content, results, and conclusions.
  *   Follow the Paper Checklist provided by IEOM.

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.

Multiple student and special competitions will be held, including but not limited to:

  *   Undergraduate Paper Competition
  *   Graduate Paper Competition
  *   Master Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Competitions
  *   Senior Design / Capstone Project Competition
  *   Undergraduate Research Competition
  *   High School / Middle School STEM Competition
  *   Lean Six Sigma Competition
  *   Simulation Competition
  *   Supply Chain & Logistics Competition
  *   Poster Competition (Undergraduate & Graduate)
  *   AI & ML Competition
  *   Human Factors / Ergonomics Competition
  *   Global Design Competition

Winners will receive awards, recognition, and added visibility.

Conference Chairs:

  *   Wilkistar Otieno (UWM) – Chairperson, otieno at uwm.edu<mailto:otieno at uwm.edu>
  *   Satya Aditya Akundi (UWM), akundivy at uwm.edu<mailto:akundivy at uwm.edu>
  *   Luis Rabelo (University of Central Florida)
  *   Ahad Ali (Lawrence Technological University)

Program Chairs:

  *   Don Reimer (COO, IEOM)
  *   Mohammad Habib Rahman (UWM)

For inquiries and more information, contact: info at ieomsociety.org<mailto:info at ieomsociety.org>

How to Submit

  *   Submit via the online submission portal: XCD System for IEOM Abstract / Paper Submission
  *   Use the required templates (paper, abstract, poster) and follow the checklist to ensure compliance.
  *   Provide all required elements: title, authors and affiliations, abstract, keywords, full manuscript (if full paper)
  *   Ensure anonymization when needed for double-blind review

Invitation to Participate

We cordially invite submission of 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

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IEOM Upcoming Conferences
- IEOM World Congress at University of Windsor, Canada, October 14-16, 2025 - https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fieomsociety.org%2Fcanada2025%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C380d96ba36a04bf2ac5008ddfd5e9694%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638945304883256701%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YURYD%2FhDM1vqnnAI%2BRJ9xVYSxOsLctP8CekQqO6IHFU%3D&reserved=0
- 5th IEOM India at VIT, Vellore, November 6-8, 2025: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fieomsociety.org%2Findia2025%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C380d96ba36a04bf2ac5008ddfd5e9694%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638945304883271732%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0ZsZ2fxyto%2F4n4W8%2BitKrvyUADK20fh9ajy95OMyNZ8%3D&reserved=0
- 3rd GCC IEOM Conference at University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, December 1 -3, 2025: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieomsociety.org%2Fsaudiarabia2025%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C380d96ba36a04bf2ac5008ddfd5e9694%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638945304883285993%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7H5EA34u8RoXBit034XMx9uy6fh8vTwJgAN%2BSEYTspI%3D&reserved=0<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ieomsociety.org%2Fsaudiarabia2025%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C380d96ba36a04bf2ac5008ddfd5e9694%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638945304883301699%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5k4qJ9Bysa%2BK260XS%2B8kKlGTo8L2AYUAJiiB8CE5BZM%3D&reserved=0>
- 4th Australian IEOM Conference, Melbourne, Nov. 25-27, 2025. Host: University of Melbourne: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fieomsociety.org%2Fmelbourne2025%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C380d96ba36a04bf2ac5008ddfd5e9694%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638945304883315786%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FYbBF2e6oM23QHj%2BOA0v%2F5ApRyEsNLdu%2BhbKH8EX12E%3D&reserved=0
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- 16th International IEOM Conference, Ankara, Türkiye, June 23-26, 2026. Host: Gazi University: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fieomsociety.org%2Fankara2026%2F&data=05%7C02%7Ciefac.list%40mailman.clemson.edu%7C380d96ba36a04bf2ac5008ddfd5e9694%7C0c9bf8f6ccad4b87818d49026938aa97%7C0%7C0%7C638945304883343688%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=RN7RVpjsZZRgrfUhvfMdJpVmkk9ij9ZONkG41UL3%2B6o%3D&reserved=0

Ms. Rocksana Ahmed
Program Manager and Chapter Coordinator
IEOM Society International
21411 Civic Center Dr., Suite # 205
Southfield, Michigan 48076, USA
Phone: 1-248-450-5660
Email: rocksana at ieomsociety.org<mailto:rocksana at ieomsociety.org>
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